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Used 1997 Lexus LS 400 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nicest 8-yr old car you can buy

NC girl, 10/31/2004
1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this car for the wife to drive for errands/soccer carpools (Her other car is a Jaguar XJS convertible). LS rides quietly & smoothly, absorbing every bump and curve. The quality stands out in this car, surpassing other models of vehicles several years newer. Paint is perfect, leather comfy, stereo crisp. It is apparent this car will go another 10 years if maintained. Consider this car over a 2-3 yr old Camry/Accord for the $ any day.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned

k.cruikshank, 06/30/2003
1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best car I have ever owned! I have owned a Lincoln, Mercedes, Cadillac and they do not compare to the Lexus.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

the best

treology, 01/11/2006
1997 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is the best car I have ever owned in my life. Very affordable in this year. I would definitely choose this car over buying a brand car of any type. I have 130,000 miles and I now have a power steering pump go out but once that's fixed it won't need replacing for another 100,000 miles. This car makes a lot of people jealous, if they only knew how much I paid for it. These cars will last forever. Own a LS 400 and you will be completely happy with this choice. Good luck

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Value - Great Car

JayNRocky, 09/22/2008
1997 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my LS 400 for 11 years and it runs like the day I bought it. I have 172,000 miles and it still runs strong. When my Mercedes was totalled in 2006, I was back to driving my old LS 400 full time. I was planning to sell it and buy another car, but I was so impressed how it still drives, that I just decided to clean it up and keep it. Don't be cheap about maintenance. I do all service at the dealer, and have no problems. It passes smog tests with flying colors and the gas mileage is not bad for a car this size. I plan to keep this car for as long as i can!

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5 out of 5 stars

A Legend...

LS 400 , 04/30/2009
1997 Lexus LS 400 Coach 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car from my brother 3 years ago. It's got 200k miles and every time I put it on the highway, it has already paid for itself. I got 500miles from a full tank! This car is classic. I only hate I didn't get a 99 with the xenon headlights. Still is so quiet and smooth you think it's not even running. Someone is constantly trying to buy it from me. I can't wait to try the LS430 or LS460l

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