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Used 1997 Lexus LS 400 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

closing in on 200k

mike, 03/16/2010
1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

this car looks as good is it does from the day I bought it back in 2002. I must admit I don't wash it every day but I do garage it. This car runs great and is a dream to drive. One knock I have on the car is it is not a car you drive in the winter, even with the snows on. But I will put up with that because there are so many positives to this car. I have a brand new American made car and the Lexus is so more of a car than the new ones. I will be driving this car until the wheels fall off

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Vehicle Yet

Manuel McKenzie, 04/03/2008
1997 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was originaly looking to purchase a Q45T Infinity when I bought this car mainly for the additional horse power and rear spoiler. However when the availability of this vehicle was brought to my attention I didn't hesitate. I was well aware of its reputation and high ratings. It has lived up to all my expectations and beyond. It has been a pleasure both to drive and own. It has been cheap to repair though, but the cost comes with driving a 10 year old Lexus.

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5 out of 5 stars

Second LS400-Best 4dr on the road

ptdulac, 11/03/2002
1997 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Don't be afraid of puchasing a used Lexus. This is the second one I've bought and have been extremely satisfied with both. There is no better build car on the road for the money.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Best car bar none

Phil57, 05/11/2002
1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a joy to drive. I have owned it for 18 months and I look forward to using it every day, whether for work or with the family. I have a stressful job in real estate, with lots of stop and go driving to visit properties. The Lexus' smooth performance and luxurious interior are very relaxing and don't intrude on my workday. The entire car is well thought out, simple to operate, performs excellently and is rock solid reliable. I cannot imagine owning another car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

chulent, 06/09/2002
1997 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Little or nothing has gone wrong with this car. I am not used to such reliability in a used car. I find parts to be available and reasonable.The fuel mileage on the highway is great (25 MPG). I smile with joy every time I think the prior owner paid of 50,000 dollars for my car, I paid under 20,000 I have heard of, and actually met owners with 150 to 200,000 miles on thier LS 400'S, I find this amazing. The engine is so smooth and quiet you cannot feel or hear that it is running. The Nakamichi radio is so clear, and plays so nice I sometimes sit in the car in my driveway for extra time after arriving home just listen to music.

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