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5 out of 5 stars

1996 Lexus LS 400

legendof lexus, 11/16/2008
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

In late 90s til present I have had ES 300, 3 LS400, GS 300 and Avalon. In between those I had Caddys, Volvos, Audi and Acuras. Bottom line Lexus is it! I had to fix something on every car I owned except when I had a Lexus, just start and go! I don't like being in a car for more than 7-9 months, but this time I'm sticking to the 96 LS 400 till I can get the LS 430!

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT

EDDIE, 05/03/2003
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS SO FAR AND IT HAS BEEN THE BEST. I WAS CONSIDERING A 1995 BMW 740I BUT AFTER DRIVING THIS ONE I WILL NEVER GO BACK. THE JAPANESE KNOW HOW TO BUILD QUALITY , LONG LASTING CARS. I RECOMMEND THESE TO ANY ONE WANTING TO BUY A RELIABLE LUXURY CAR.

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5 out of 5 stars

My First Lexus

GKLCPA, 10/01/2006
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've no brand loyalty and have never purchased the same car twice. I believe that will change now. I purchased a 1996 LX 400 with 37,000 miles on it and have been driving it around this weekend. The only thing I can say about this car is that it is incomparable to any other vehicle I've owned. (I've owned Mercedes 190E, BMW535i, Maxima and Volvo 740 Turbo). It beats them all. The ride and build quality is simply superb. I had the car up to 90 mph on the highway and it felt like I was going 50 mph. It is the perfect road car and I see myself getting years of service from this car. I'm quite pleased with my purchase.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle, the LS!!

LS is the BEST!!, 12/07/2008
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've only have this vehicle for about 4 months, but I'm just amazed every time I ride in it. I did the 90,000 tuneup at 126,000 (cost about $1200), but the car rides like a champ. Just had to change the tires, as far as parts, now the car literally floats on the highway. You don't even notice when you're doing 90 mph. Everyone who drives in it fall asleep cause of the comfort. Shoot, sometimes I have to watch myself when it's late cause I tend to wanna sleep as well. lol..BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED IN MY LIFE!!! Would recommend to anyone.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very dependable and comfortable

abraham, 05/11/2002
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have driven four times for 325 miles one-way and it is a dream to drive and ride the highway. Super quiet, super smooth. A vehicle that you can read with ease without feeling car sickness as you will in most. Everyone after riding in it has expressed satisfaction with the car and was impressed with its, quietness, luxury, room and beauty.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Supreme Vehicle

Michael Corbett, 04/23/2002
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's all I expected from my first Lexus and more. I've owned 39 cars abd this is by far my favorite.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Like The Lex

zman1996, 07/08/2003
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We got this car in 1995. Nothing went wrong until about 80000 miles when a belt simply wore out. It has been a great car. I love its power and the ride is like driving on air. My whole family is jealous of it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

'96 LS400

oldblue, 10/03/2008
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second Lexus I am really pleased. The ride, the power and the overall design is outstanding. If you want luxury and power I recommend a Lexus, you will not disappointed. I have 120,000 and I believe it will go 300,000 without a problem if you follow the dealer maintenance schedule.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good Old Reliable Car

Steve, 01/25/2008
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This LS 400 was available with only 52,000 miles on it. So I bought it and updated to Pioneer Avic-3 with navigation, Bluetooth, backup camera, DVD and put in a new timing belt, water pump and new tires and this car is alive again and start like new. It's already over 11 years old, but still like new since the previous owner only drove 4500 miles per year and kept it garaged.

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5 out of 5 stars

Simply Amazing

Fayyaz, 10/28/2002
1996 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is simply amazing. It has very good power, handles well (although lots of body roll), brakes quite well, and is very enjoyable to drive. It is extremely reliable, and has a classic design. The 4.0L V8 engine is super smooth, as is the 4-spd. auto tranny. The car is extremely quiet, but produces a nice sound when under WOT.

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