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I'm still totally amazed!

Sam, 09/09/2015
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1998 Lexus GS 400 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've owned my-1998 Lexus gs400 little over 5 yrs. now, it now has over 180k mls., is now 20 yrs. old & is still one of the very best cars on the road today no matter what you try to compare it to. The ride, the feel, the power it has, & the reliability is just unbelievable!

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5 out of 5 stars

WISE Investment

Ryan, 08/05/2009
1998 Lexus GS 400 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have owned my GS400 for almost 2 years and not once have ever second guessed my decision on owning this wonderful piece of art. I work at a Lexus dealership and see older Lexus's with 300-500K(with stock motor/trans) all the time. Lexus owners are very loyal to the brand for good reason. This car is a bullet, but still has smooth ride quality and classy refinement. Can be a real head turner. If you want class, reliability, luxury, and performance all in the same package, the GS400 is the car for you. Would highly recommend!

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The Most Reliable Car I Will Ever Own

Surf Monster, 10/19/2008
1998 Lexus GS 400 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new in 1998. Still driving it every day and I have not gotten tired driving this car. This car drives like a luxury jet fighter. Super smooth, fast, quiet. Flip to manual shift on the transmission and this car can rock. Probably the best aspect of the GS 400 is how reliable this car has been. Fuel, oil, drive. Have had nothing go wrong in over 130K miles, just normal maintenance. I have had the car detailed every 6-12 months, and the car amazes people. They just cannot believe it is 10 years old. Occasionally I get the urge to buy a new car, but then I drive another day in my GS 400 and say... why???

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240,000 Miles!

Dallin, 09/15/2015
1998 Lexus GS 400 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Amazing car! At 240,000 miles the only things that have gone out is the alternator, and the air conditioning blower (only about $100) Everything else is still in excellent condition. I did put a new stereo in which was kind of a hassle because they don't make make a harness to wire It to, but that was my choice.

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A Civilized Beast

Smith, 07/30/2010
1998 Lexus GS 400 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this car. It combines the fun of a sports car with the practicality of a four-door sedan. This car does it all. For daily driving it is smooth, quiet, very comfortable, and it seats four. If you want a more exciting drive; however, stomp on the gas and hold on. I highly recommend the SRT intake/ecu mod. Before installing the SRT, the car accelerated with gentle, subdued power. With the SRT, it lets off a beastly roar and leaps forward, but only when you want it to. This car is an excellent practical solution for those who need an all-purpose sedan, but want some fun too. I never get tired of driving my GS400.

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