Originally Posted by SW13GS

My dad had a 98 400 (w/ air suspension) and then an 04 430 UL, both bought new. The 430 was superior in every way, bigger, even smoother and quieter but for some reason we both agreed we missed the 400. Not sure why, maybe it was because it was both of our first experiences with Lexus and it was just such a step up from any car he'd had before (Cadillacs, Lincolns, etc) and something he had wanted for a long time (he had almost bought one three times before, in 1990, 1993 and 1995). Maybe because he got the 400 when I was a senior in high school and I had a great time driving it around to parties and school events and such...but that car to me is a very special car.

I still look around on eBay and auto trader every so often for a good cream puff 98-00 LS400...not sure why I would buy such a thing but I have a feeling someday I will just to have as a third car or something.

Originally Posted by Slvr surfr

I'd have to admit there is something special about the 400's. That was the car that got me to liking Lexus way back in 92. I was only 17 but i knew one day i would be owing an LS. Still is my favorite car. I

Originally Posted by SW13GS

Yep, thats how I feel about that 98. I wanted that car for myself! By the time he traded it on the 04 I was already an adult, not living at home, with a job and a Lexus of my own actually and while I loved it, seeing where I was in my life and since I wasn't there driving it and riding in it and such it wasn't the same.