1992 Lexus LS 400 Review
Price Estimate: $5,173 - $8,388
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For sale near Cleveland, OH
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$211/mo for LS 400 Base
LS 400 Base
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$164/mo
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Superb Mediocre Car!
4 out of 5 starsColin Kellogg, 01/07/2016
1992 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
It was Toyota's finest effort. It cannot handle or stop like a BMW or Mercedes, but they did manage to run away from the Germans with true ingrained quality of manufacture. This Lexus has given me 100,000 miles of totally reliable driving, the engine is a dream, smooth, free-revving, outstanding fuel economy of 24-28 mpg (if other reviewers are complaining about fuel economy, try … changing the o2 sensors), the transmission is smooth and capable (though it does not hold the gear you're in if you get off the gas quickly like the fully-hydraulic transmission in my Mercedes manages to figure out), and the overall experience of this car has held constant, from 77,000 miles to 180,000 miles. Leather is intact. Carpeting is plush. Engine is silky smooth. Nakamichi stereo is simple and competent. My favorite doodad is that electro-flourescent instrument panel. Yes the speedometer needle went dark, yes the dealer wanted $1,200.00 to repair, yes, I fixed it for $15.89 (a bottle of window defogger repair paint tp establish an electrically continuous line on the backside of the needle). I love Toyota's real effort with this car. I do not like new Lexus Bloat Barges . . .
update: July 10, 2017 - gave reviewed car to brother. Then had crippling Seller's Remorse. So, I bought an identical 1991 Lexus LS 400 with only 57,000 miles that is utterly perfectly fresh (still smells new in the trunk). Set for life. 07/11/20 The 1991 now has 88,800 miles. Nothing has broken, no top-off of any fluids, drives like a dream ...
380,000 miles and going strong!
5 out of 5 starsBMV26, 08/17/2005
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
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.
Great value
5 out of 5 starsDan Mabry, 10/22/2016
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
These cars were built to last forever and are a great value on the used market
Beautiful vehicle
4.88 out of 5 starsMike, 03/01/2005
1991 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
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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1992 LS 400 Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $211/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
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- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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