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by orcpa
Sep 8, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Smooth, quiet, decent performance, pretty good economy for a V-8.
Cons: Repairs, which frequently require Lexus parts, are very expensive.
The Bottom Line: If you want to keep up on the maintenance of the older Lexus, bring your checkbook -- and your saving account.
I bought a nice looking 90 LS400 8 months ago with no "glaring defects." It is pretty well loaded. With the air suspension it rides nicely -- almost too nice. (It lulls me to sleep.) In the last 8 months I have put less 1,000 miles per month on the car ... read more
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by Great_Reviews
Jan 28, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth, Luxurious, Relaxing
Cons: Big
Recently we bought a Lexus LS400 90 model (the first year it came out.) The high mileage (160k) made the price cheaper, $10,000. The condition was as if the car was brand new. It was SO in mint condition. I couldn't believe how well the previous ... read more
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by outgolfin0
Jan 18, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: very reliable, decent gas mileage
Cons: when parts do fail, they are expensive; premium gas is expensive
I received this car as a hand-me-down from my parents. They were die-hard BMW drivers until 10 years ago when they test drove a first year Lexus LS400. They fell in love with it and since then have owned four other LS400's.
The car is very ... read more
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by MattKnowsAll
Jan 6, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: All round great car!
Cons: Is a little expensive...
My father bought a Lexus LS 400 the first year they were in production (1990). He drove it to work every day for nine years, putting over 100,000 miles on it. He had no problems with it at all except for a brake problem last year that the dealership was ... read more
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by K_Hensley
Dec 16, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Luxury at an economy price if bought used.
Cons: 8 cylinder can burn some gas.
I bought a used Lexus LS400, and I am completely satisfied with this vehicle. When I bought it, it had 100,000 mi on it, now in just 3 yrs, it has 170,000. I have only invested $600 in maintenance, including oil changes and new tires. It is a ... read more
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by epegoblue
Nov 23, 1999 - Updated Apr 29, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Rides like nothing else, comfort, safety, and gawks from others
Cons: very high parts cost
The Bottom Line: I know I'll be the minority not recommending this car, but with my personal experience, it only brings very bad memories.
I bought a 1990 LS400 in May 1998 with 112,000 miles on it and love it. It now has 128,000 miles, but the past 4 months have proved that this isn't the perfect car. I GOT RID OF IT WITH 135,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SELL EXCEPT TO A ... read more
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by pageraci
Oct 25, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great comfort and power
Cons: Poor battery life
I purchased my LS400 in 1990, in the first model year and I still have it and it runs and looks like a new car. The body and paint have held up exceptionally well, and the interior has maintained its comfort and appearance. Although it hardly handles ... read more
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by dsachs
Sep 17, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The best designed car on the road, bar none
Cons: Has an older image
My father bought a 1990 Lexus LS400, the first year they were available. He leased it as a company car, and is still driving it to this day, years after the lease expired.
Honest to God, we have NEVER had a problem with this car. Nothing. ... read more
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1990 Lexus LS400 - Awesome Mileage
by nunnery_james
Apr 23, 2008 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, equipment functuality, and reliability.
Cons: The fact that repairs can be expensive, unless you are a do-it yourselfer.
I got this car from a friend for free (believe it or not). All it needed was an altenator, battery, and a set of spark plugs. The car does have some body damage, ie. dents and fading paint. But what 18 year old car doesn't? So far the car has
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Best car I have ever owned
by sgtm7
Dec 3, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable. Beautiful car. Distinct styling.
Cons: Doesn't include some of the luxury features that other cars of the same year.
I bought my 1990 LS400 in 2001. It had about 165,000 miles on it at the time. I now have 286,000 miles on it. I have replaced the A/C, and had the transmission rebuilt. I also have had problems with the suspension. Considering the miles, it has been
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Best car i ever owned!
by adam_g
Nov 8, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: oh, i could go on and on!
Cons: NONE! NONE! NONE!
I will keep this one short and simple, This car is a joy to own. Its beautiful inside and out and made to last! I bought this car with very very high mileage and never recieved a single problem from it. It ran better than cars I have owned with 1/4 of
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No problems here
by oldskoolinaz
Jul 15, 2005 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Build quality, Smooth ride, Value, great looks, comfort, engine is pretty much bulletproof.
Cons: Parts cost, Brakes, resale value
I bought my 1990 Lexus LS400 just about a year ago with 114k miles on the clock. It now has over 135k miles on it and still runs like a champ. The only thing I had to replace were the brakes. They were easy enough to do and affordable at the local
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LS 400 - one incredible machine
by us027922
Mar 12, 2005 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Exceptional engineering and design, quality materials and assembly; safe, smooth, reliable.
Cons: Parts and repair, when needed, are costly.
Bought my 1990 LS on eBay in Aug. 2003. Previous Dallas owner put 119k miles since new. Drove car home 1000 miles in day and a half at freeway speeds up to 85 mph. The combination of outstanding design, quality materials, and great assembly resulted
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Top quality and so reliable and lots of car envy !!!
by xctguy
Dec 2, 2004 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine, no leaks, doesn't burn oil, still very reliable after 15 yrs, good power.
Cons: All parts are ridiculusly expensive, front suspension upper control arms cost me $1200 a pair.
I have owned many cars --over 30, some of them were: Mercedes Benz, Cadillac, Lincoln, most American brands and many Japanese cars. This glorified "Toyota" is unbelieveable with the quality, finish and performance, there are lots of hints of the quality
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