KKOG

Great story Stereorob!

Dinocards

Opal


The Best Ive owed..1997 Opal

My Little truck

I’m Italian...just love this one
Well. I feel the need to “bump” this thread. I for one have had a couple of these 95-97 models and absolutely love em.
Currently I have the 1997 Coach version “opal” color and get many compliments..... mostly older guys and younger ones who appreciate ... One of the best cars made...(my opinion).

I have rebuilt the front end..rebuilt transmission, as well as most of the basic items..sensors.... and wife Always wants to take it on any trips we do..... Florida delivered and still going strong at 179,000 . One of the best highway rides I have had.

Let’s just leave it with .... if you experience a 95-97 Ls400.... ya just know what I mean... I feel lucky that “Opal” has been very dependable and an Excellent car for about 6 yrs now.

lextout

great read but i sure DONT miss the EGR valve nor the bad flex tube and the infamous ecu these 95-97 were plagued with

400fanboy

Question, are they supposed to be completely silent? Because mine is VERY not silent in my 1998. I would say equivalent to wind noise @20mph. I don't care at all, because it only happens when you get in\out, but just curious if it's supposed to be completely silent (quieter than the engine at idle).

Yamae

It was August 98 when Toyota has changed the design to use ultrasonic motors for the steering control. Your car must be an early 98. My 98 Celsior is also so. Many of my friends who own models manufactured after August 98 have motor problems. Ultrasonic motors are quiet but tend to fail when aged as is written "Poor durability due to high wear" at https://www.nidec.com/en-EU/technolo...r/basic/00009/

nvturbo

I like my '97. Was initially planning to get a '98 but the owner wanted way too much for a car that needed expensive repairs.

Can't complain about a 22yr old car with under 150k miles and 2 previous owners.

hadris

STEREOROB-perfect post