2000 Lexus LS 400 Review
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A quality machine that earns a C in upscale luxury content.
Pros
Superb interior design and comfort, quiet and powerful V8, smart optional navigation system.
Cons
Can be a boring car for enthusiasts, navigation system's touch-operated screen too hard to operate.
What's New for 2000
Only minor changes are scheduled for 2000 LS 400s. BrakeAssist has been added to the Vehicle Skid Control system. A new onboard refueling vapor recovery system allows the LS 400 to meet transitional low emission vehicle status. Child seat anchor-brackets are standard.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
SUPER RELIABILITY & COMFORT
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Lexus LS 400 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Bought pre-owned @ 3 yr. old but with only 6800 miles. Have since pumped up to 56k. Now 9 yrs. old and have not put a single penny into it beyond maintenance. Drive is uninspiring around town but a champ on the highway. Cruises with uncanny smoothness. A true luxury ride with exceptional quietness. Blah, grandpa-like exterior (and who designed the ugliest alloy wheels ever?) but interior is attractive and plush. I probably won't but could keep car for another 15 years and it would still be an enjoyable ride. A bit jumpy off the mark. Even if you try to moderate throttle it tends to leap off line. Surprisingly fuel efficient on hwy (up to 28 mph) but premium a must. Mileage suffers otherwise.
Favorite Features
Touch screen controls. Memo-adjust seat/mirrors/wheel (I am 6'3", my wife a foot shorter!). Like ability to easily downshift to 4/3 gears. Best on long highway trips where it is like a mobile living room. Exceptionally quiet.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders too small. Oddity: when below 30 degrees exterior temp, the interior temperature control and display don't work--until car warms and you re-start. Weird. Truck too small for such a big vehicle.
What more could a fellow ask?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Lexus LS 400 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This is the third of four Lexus vehicles I've owned since 1991 and the second LS. "Buy a really good car and maintain it," an old friend advised me many years ago. Well, this is a really good car that requires very little maintenance (aside from the regularly scheduled kind). A battery, tires and a tail light about cover it.
Favorite Features
Looks, handling, ride, comfort (especially on long trips), quality and luxury are all tops. Mileage for a powerful and smooth V-8 is unbelievable (20-26).
Suggested Improvements
I can't think of any.
Expected more
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Lexus LS 400 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I did not expect to have to have a valve adjustment done at 70,000 miles that cost $850. Nor did I expect climate control and steering components, as well a clock to stop functioning. I had none of these problems with our Camry.
Favorite Features
Smooth ride
Suggested Improvements
Needs better fuel economy
I LOVE LEXUS!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Lexus LS 400 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This is the second Lexus I have owned, and this car was a great deal with low mileage! I did my research and found a beautiful one with low miles! I love driving this car, it has power, plush luxurious comfort, and excellent reliability! All in a beautiful sleek package! I will always love the Lexus brand!
Favorite Features
The interior, the power, the bright headlights and smooth ride!
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage, that is all.
Happy with our Lexus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Lexus LS 400 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I bought this car off lease with 40K trading a 91 300D Mercedes. The overall build quality is better than the MB. The V8 is excellent and fast. Also good economy. This car is exceptional in every way. Will buy another. We now have 100k on the car and it is as good as the day we bought it. Very reliable with no problems at all.
Favorite Features
Everything works. Great interior materials.
Suggested Improvements
None worth mentioning.
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