Lexus LS 400 Owner Ratings & Reviews

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4.5
Overall
17 Reviews

1997 Lexus LS 400 - Good first car

Allison
Darnestown, Maryland
Overall
3.0
Value
3.0
Performance
4.0
Style
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
3.0
Reliability
4.0
I like this vehicle because it is reliable and drives smoothly without being too flashy. Although it is older, the past few months that I have owned it, it has proven to be safe, reliable, and easy to handle.
Story
I drove backwards through my neighborhood while blasting music.
Pros
Leather seats CD changer Power windows Power sun/moon roof Decent sound system Plenty of leg room Lots of trunk space Can comfortably fit five adults
Cons
It takes a long time for the air conditioning to become effective after the vehicle has been sitting out in the sun Back windows do not roll down all the way Not a "glamorous" car for a young adult to be driving

2001 Lexus LS 400 - Lexus 430- A luxury vehicle with all the bells and whistles.

Tom
Salt Lake City, Utah
Overall
4.0
Value
3.0
Performance
5.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Overall, this vehicle is excellent. It has heated and cooled leather seats that are extremely comfortable, with massage and recline options in the back seats. The legroom is great for a sedan of its size, as is the headroom. The car drives beautifully with excellent suspension and very decent gas mileage. The heat is hot, and the A/C is super cold, plus the temperature can be set to three different temperatures inside the car (both front seats and the back seat). The steering is excellent and very responsive. The ride is quiet too. The styling of the car is classic without being overstated. It doesn't attract the kind of ire that Lexuses sometimes do. The trim package is pretty without being obnoxious. The trunk is a very good size and shape and fits a lot of luggage/groceries, etc. Th... (more)
Story
My family and I have taken quite a few road trips and even stay-cations in this vehicle and have really enjoyed every one of those trips. We've never yet been uncomfortable or broken down on the road. This doesn't make for very interesting stories, but it does make for very, very pleasant trips.
Pros
I bought the car when it was ten years old. The price was very reasonable, and it has held its value extremely well in the subsequent six years. It's a great vehicle for road trips, both for the driver and the passengers. It has an extremely powerful engine with a lot of pick-up and a top speed that I have certainly never come close to maxing out. Repairs to the vehicle have been reasonably inexpensive and infrequent, especially considering the age of the vehicle and how many bells and whistles it has (which on a car that was less well made could just be a whole bunch of things that could ... (more)
Cons
Had I bought the car new, I'm quite sure that it would have lost six figures of value in the subsequent years. There are a few things that have gone wrong with the vehicle that, while they haven't rendered the car un-drivable, have been too expensive to fix (e.g... some sort of electrical short that occasionally drains the battery and makes the speakers suddenly make a crazy loud screaming noise). Also, a few of the parts for the vehicle are either very expensive or hard to find (trim pieces, A/C filters, etc.).

2004 Lexus LS 400 - Best car I've owned!

Shawn
Blaine, Minnesota
Overall
5.0
Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Style
1.0
Comfort
5.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
5.0
I have had this car for 3 years now and love it. The inside is the highest quality that I have had. Even though its 11 years old it still feels like a brand new car every time I get in and drive it. Its very smooth to drive and it has padding every ware so that you don't have much road noise or any rattle from inside at all. The only thing that I have had to do with this car is change the oil every 5000 miles. I have not had one issue with this car. This car has every option that you could want. It has heated and cooled seats. Climate control. Back heated seats. Power everything including the seat belt height adjustments. The side mirrors will angle down when you back up to make it easy to see. The only bad thing that I have to say about this car is that it does not have very good look... (more)
Story
My friends and I went to a concert in MN where I live, and we all piled in my car. We hit Red Lobster before hand and we all had plenty or room left. It was cold outside so the guys in the back had the heated seats on and were not left in the cold.
Pros
Power everything heated and cooled seats parking sensor brake wear interior indicator very very quite to ride in a very smooth ride
Cons
Ugly looks only takes premium gasoline

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