Best years...LS?
09-05-03, 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by PUNK em all 733
Thanks man!
Now one more thing you said the 290 hp LS has no speed limiter, what about the earlier yrs what are they limilted to?
Thanks man!
Now one more thing you said the 290 hp LS has no speed limiter, what about the earlier yrs what are they limilted to?
Some test results of LS400:
93 LS400 143MPH (C & D March 93)
90 LS400 150MPH (C & D Dec 89)
91 LS400 150MPH (C & D Nov 90)
95 LS400 156MPH (C & D Feb 95)
99 LS400 149MPH (virtualroadtest.com)
09-05-03, 07:43 PM
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My favorite years for the LS would be 2001 to present. Don't get me wrong, I always have admired the past LS's but, there's really something about the current model that does it for me. I guess that's why I bought one. 
This is not my LS but, just look at them when they're hooked up. 
This is not my LS but, just look at them when they're hooked up.
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09-05-03, 08:50 PM
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Yes, the LS430 above looks awesome. But sorry, standard LS430s with standard ride height and those awfull stock alloys just doesn't do it for me . The 2004 LS430 from the photos on the web looks much better.
09-08-03, 08:01 PM
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93-94 for me, since they took a great intro car and improved it. Even looking at a side profile at tirerack.com it looks sleeker. I specfically went with a 93 since I plan to mod the engine (autorotor blower) and junkyard parts are available at a somewhat reasonable price.
That VVTi engine sure looks tempting though!!!
That VVTi engine sure looks tempting though!!!
09-16-03, 09:25 PM
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I have a 96LS and it will run up to almost 160mph and I think the 4 speed trans is better than the newer 5speeds ........I know I've out run LS430s on the freeways...........But I would not say it is better than the others,because they are all great cars, just buy what you like, everybodys different,... To each his own.
04-25-04, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by LexPro
90-92
93-94
95-97
98-00
01-03
04-??
These are the gens of the LS400 in my book.
Next are the changes:
90 LS 400 250 hp @ 5600 rpm
4-wheel disc brakes
Available Memory System
Available Traction Control System (TRAC)
Available Vehicle Height Control
Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Speed-sensing rack-and-pinion steering
V8, 4.0-liter, 32-valve Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
91 LS400 improved emissions and twin piston front brakes
92 LS400 no changes
93 LS400 aluminum radiator, body color lower cladding, larger brakes and wheels, new suspension
94 LS400 no changes
95 LS400 new bigger car with new styling, 260hp at 5300 rpm
96 LS400 no changes
97 LS400 engine immobilizer and front side airbags
98 LS400 290 hp @ 6000 rpm
Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)
redesigned front end
Continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Traction Control System (TRAC)
Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)
99 LS400 Daytime Running Lights
Driver's-side outside mirror with automatic tilt-down
Wood and leather steering wheel and shift ****
2000 LS400 Brake Assist/Five paint types/On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) System
2001 LS430 Redesigned from 2000 LS 400
4.3-liter Four-Cam, 32-valve V8 engine
Automatic climate control with left/right (dual-zone) temperature controls
Available front and rear seat heater system
Available multi-display
Available power rear sunshade
Current industry-leading aerodynamics
Phosphorescent Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Power trunk closer
Side front and rear curtain airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Available rear air conditioner with air purifier and cooler box
Driver’s multi-stage and front passenger’s dual-stage airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
In-dash 6-disc CD auto-changer
2002 LS430 no changes
2003 LS430 no changes
2004 LS430 gotta read the brochure
90-92
93-94
95-97
98-00
01-03
04-??
These are the gens of the LS400 in my book.
Next are the changes:
90 LS 400 250 hp @ 5600 rpm
4-wheel disc brakes
Available Memory System
Available Traction Control System (TRAC)
Available Vehicle Height Control
Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Speed-sensing rack-and-pinion steering
V8, 4.0-liter, 32-valve Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
91 LS400 improved emissions and twin piston front brakes
92 LS400 no changes
93 LS400 aluminum radiator, body color lower cladding, larger brakes and wheels, new suspension
94 LS400 no changes
95 LS400 new bigger car with new styling, 260hp at 5300 rpm
96 LS400 no changes
97 LS400 engine immobilizer and front side airbags
98 LS400 290 hp @ 6000 rpm
Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)
redesigned front end
Continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Traction Control System (TRAC)
Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)
99 LS400 Daytime Running Lights
Driver's-side outside mirror with automatic tilt-down
Wood and leather steering wheel and shift ****
2000 LS400 Brake Assist/Five paint types/On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) System
2001 LS430 Redesigned from 2000 LS 400
4.3-liter Four-Cam, 32-valve V8 engine
Automatic climate control with left/right (dual-zone) temperature controls
Available front and rear seat heater system
Available multi-display
Available power rear sunshade
Current industry-leading aerodynamics
Phosphorescent Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Power trunk closer
Side front and rear curtain airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Available rear air conditioner with air purifier and cooler box
Driver’s multi-stage and front passenger’s dual-stage airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
In-dash 6-disc CD auto-changer
2002 LS430 no changes
2003 LS430 no changes
2004 LS430 gotta read the brochure
04-26-04, 01:06 AM
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Originally posted by DroppedGS
Do the 93-94 LS ride much smoother than the 91?? Is there a difference in ride at all?
Do the 93-94 LS ride much smoother than the 91?? Is there a difference in ride at all?
You can always put larger wheels on the earlier yrs.
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04-26-04, 01:51 AM
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i think 00 is the best year. last year of 2nd gen. i have 96 and it's been a great car. 130k miles and it's still going strong. i personally don't like the style of 3rd gen lexus. they look too much like avalon and lower level lexus sedens. body style of 2nd gen lexus ls400 is simple and clean. one of the best looking luxury car ever made.