1999 Lexus GS 400 Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
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An exceptionally built car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Lexus GS 400 4 Dr GS400 Sedan
Review
Purchased the GS400 from an older gentlemen in 2005 with 50K miles. The car now has over 100K miles and have not had one mechanical nor electrical issue with it. Besides the regular maintenance, i.e. new brakes, tires and oil changes - the car is as powerful as the day that I purchased it. For a car that is 10 years old the interior leather is in exceptional condition (monthly leather cleaning does help) that's more than I can say from my wife's 2006 Volvo S80 cracking leather. Overall gas mileage is unbelievable for a 300hp car, typical hwy is 28+ (75+ mph) city is around 20 mpg. This is my first Lexus and will not be my last.
Favorite Features
The most reliable car on the road hands down. I would not expect anything less than from Toyota.
Suggested Improvements
None
Pursuit of Perfection? Really?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Lexus GS 400 4 Dr GS400 Sedan
Review
I purchased a my GS with 65k on it and documented service history at the dealer all the way back to and including the window sticker. I am now at 89K and the plastic case around the AC evaporator has failing adhesive that leaks water into the car ($3400 repair). The starter takes about 20 min to actually start ( $900 repair) and it will be due for the $1000 90K maintenance at the next oil change. That's $5300 in maintenance before 90K miles. This is not the type of quality I expect from Toyota or Lexus. I don't think I will buy another and I would give some serious thought to repair expenses before I purchased one of their products. The headliner and sunroof sunshade have had rattles also.
Favorite Features
Power.
Suggested Improvements
Eliminate interior rattles, don't put a seam through the bottom of a container that holds water. It will eventually fail.
EXPENSIVE REPAIRS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Lexus GS 400 4 Dr GS400 Sedan
Review
I bought the car used with 38k miles in March 03. No problems until 65k where my alternator needed to be replaced (I had to tow from turnpike). $800. At 80k miles check engine light and cat converter needed to be replaced $1500/converter and this car has 2 so $3000. I still like the car and plan to keep it for a while. More reliable than a BMW or Audi.
Favorite Features
300HP. Handling.
Suggested Improvements
Cupholder, please have a manual version. After all this is a sporty sedan.
What a car!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Lexus GS 400 4 Dr GS400 Sedan
Review
I bought this car used with 67K miles on it and it runs like it was new. Everything you can expect from a Toyota when it comes to quality and reliability. The tranny shifts so smooth and the power is just like my old IS300 with more oomphhhh!! With windows up the car is so quiet inside.
Favorite Features
The quiet whisper of the motor at idle, the power from a V8 and gas mileage!!! In the 20+ mpg range still with a V8!!! Gotta love that. I like the dual climate controls still for an older car too.
Suggested Improvements
Not much except that the interior is obviously a bit older looking compared to the newer GS models. I don't like the green back light on instrument panel, but I think I found a guy that can change that.
Best used sports sedan period
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Lexus GS 400 4 Dr GS400 Sedan
Review
My third Lexus... as always unsurpassed build quality and reliability. Gas mileage is exceptional for a V8, 22mpg mixed driving. Engine is silky yet strikingly powerful, it just pulls and pulls. Transmission is very responsive when you throttle into it. The Nakamichi sound system is amazing. The bigger wheels and spoiler are a must have, they really give the car an aggressive look. All in all, one of my favorite buys ever.
Favorite Features
Nakamichi sound system is the BEST I've heard next to the Levinson offered in the LS.
Suggested Improvements
Offered 18 inch wheels as a factory option.
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