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Used 1991 Lexus LS 400 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

380,000 miles and going strong!

BMV26, 08/17/2005
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Up to 380,000 miles now. Have had it repainted and have had a leather interior kit installed. Still think it's the best luxury sedan ever made. No problems, no issues. It just starts and runs like new. Normal repairs only: brake pads, tune-ups, etc.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great value

Dan Mabry, 10/22/2016
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

These cars were built to last forever and are a great value on the used market

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5 out of 5 stars

Still best sedan ever made!

BWV26, 02/01/2003
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

1991 LS400 with 250,872 miles. Have spent A/C repairs $2800, steering pump $578, rear air shock $525, major tune- up $1200, rear calipers $374, driver door lower speaker $200, fog lamp housing/lenses $200, tires $1,500. 2.9 cents/mile! Worth every penny.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Beautiful vehicle

Mike, 03/01/2005
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought this a few months ago. Had 99,800 miles on it. Paid $6,200 for it at a dealer, which I thought was a great price. Fabulous car. Best ride of anything I've driven, and this is at 14 years old. Solid, strong, smooth. Understated styling, which I like. Exceptionally comfortable drive on long-distances. This car is just a pleasure to drive. Plenty of power and muscle. Very quiet on the road, especially on the freeway. An absolute winner, in my book.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazed for a 20yr old car

1st time Lexus, 04/20/2010
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

First time even driving a Lexus. I was hesitant due to the fact that I thought it was going to be an overrated Toyota. Night and day difference, and totally different from a Toyota. Even at 20yrs young, this car looks and drives like new (Yes the previous owner took very good care of her)Don't like the sound system, but can easily be upgraded and brought up to the 21st century. Car rides super smooth, makes you feel the luxury. Only piece I was disappointed in the stereo, but otherwise fabulous car. V8 power is decent. Looking to add performance mods and get a little more. Hope this helps

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've owned

markes, 06/21/2003
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought it w/70,000 miles, just passed 165,000 and no major problems! Aside from regular maintenance at 15,000- mile intervals, only other major costs have been a new Pwr steering pump ($800), new front ball joints ($400), and new gaskets for valve covers & oil pan (mostly labor). Quiet & reliabe....a dream of a car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever owned

Mark, 12/07/2019
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this 1991 Lexus with 67,000 miles on it in 2006 for $7,500. It's my backup and the best vehicle I've ever owned. No doubt you could put 500,000 miles on this vehicle. They are that well built. I changed out a failed instrument cluster this past summer, but I wouldn't trade this car for a new one today. An extraordinary engineering achievement. Mercedes liked to brag about the longevity of their cars. This one beats it to a pulp.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

very happy owner

very happy user, 07/04/2008
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have been totally happy with this car from day one. I've had virtually no major problems in 17 years, just routine maintenance (and inexpensive rear light bulbs going out regularly). It has been incredibly quiet ride from day one, unbelievably so. It seems like it'll last another 5-10 years! I'm passing it on to my teenage child, but only since after 17 years, it's time to move on (the car, not the kid!), e.g. to get a CD player!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Amazing car

happyowner, 06/09/2009
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is the best car I have ever owned. I bought it off a friend of my father's. It runs like new even at 240K+ miles!! Haven't had any problems with it other than a faulty sensor but that is common for this model and year. I plan to keep it well into the 300K range. Reliable and powerful, never call my car an expensive Toyota. This is a luxury car through and through with power like a sports car!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Expensive Repairs

jwbjr, 12/14/2002
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

The car is great when it's running. However, have had water pump, power steering pump, and starter replaced. Also, rack & pinion leak, electrical problems, and a/c problems. At service rates just under $100/hour and using parts that have huge markups, it takes a small fortune just to keep the car in operation. I guess I don't have to use the Lexus dealer, so it's partly my fault. Other than these problems, the engine and transmission seem like they will last several hundred thousand more miles. Car now has 129,000 miles.

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