2000 Lexus LS 400 Review
Price Estimate: $419 - $680
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Superb interior design and comfort, quiet and powerful V8, smart optional navigation system.
Cons
- Can be a boring car for enthusiasts, navigation system's touch-operated screen too hard to operate.
What’s new
Only minor changes are scheduled for 2000 LS 400s. BrakeAssist has been added to the Vehicle Skid Control system. A new onboard refueling vapor recovery system allows the LS 400 to meet transitional low emission vehicle status. Child seat anchor-brackets are standard.
Edmunds says
A quality machine that earns a C in upscale luxury content.
For sale nationwide
4 listings
- $26,999
- 55,829 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Monaco Motor Group (1,469 mi away)
- Power-operated sunro...
- Emergency braking
- Dual-zone automatic ...
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Located in New Port Richey, FL
Few vehicles in the luxury segment have left a mark quite like the 2000 Lexus LS 400a vehicle that not only helped redefine the expectations of high-e...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F3Y0167484
Stock: 819
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-21-2025 - Not Priced
- 118,316 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Palladium Autos (1,369 mi away)
- Moon Roof
- Dual Power Seats
- Telescoping Wheel
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Located in Anaheim, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BH28F7Y0173370
Stock: 173370
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
The Lexus LS 400 was first introduced in 1989 as an alternative to European sedans. It offered superior build quality and refinement at a lower price. Eleven years later, the LS continues to be one of the top luxury sedans available. However, its European competition has improved considerably on the value equation, and now the LS 400's price is quite similar to that of the BMW 540i and the Mercedes-Benz E430.
A 4.0-liter V8 engine powers the LS 400. Equipped with a variable valve timing system (Lexus calls it VVT-i), this engine generates 290 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 300 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm. Power delivery is exceptionally smooth and quiet. A five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission transfers power to the rear wheels. Lexus says the LS 400 can sprint from zero-to-60 in 6.4 seconds.
A Vehicle Skid Control system, which helps maintain traction under demanding conditions by detecting and correcting wheel spin, is standard. For 2000, Lexus has integrated a brake-assist system to VSC. The brake-assist system interprets a quick, hard push of the brake pedal as emergency braking and, if the driver has not stepped hard enough on the brake pedal to activate the antilock braking system, supplements the applied braking pressure.
Inside you'll find a high level of comfort and features. Impressive amounts of leather and walnut wood trim are used throughout. Four different colors of leather are available. The automatic climate control features an activated charcoal filter to trap dust and pollen. A smog sensor automatically switches the system into recirculation mode when it detects certain levels of pollution outside. Both the driver and passenger get 10-way power-adjustable seats, and heated seats are optional. The electroluminescent gauge cluster is easy to read and, when combined with the optional navigation screen, gives the Lexus a very high-tech aura.
The navigation system's screen is touch-operated and incorporates the audio- and climate-control systems. The navigation system provides turn-by-turn guidance by voice and on-screen prompts. Instead of CDs, the LS 400's system uses a 2.0-gigabyte hard drive to store all major highways and about 90 U.S. metropolitan cities.
The LS 400 is a car that does everything for its driver. It is quick, exceptionally quiet, and comfortable. It is also exceptionally safe, with front and side airbags, a rigid chassis and optional high-intensity discharge xenon headlights. Lexus has crafted a near-perfect luxury car to get from point A to point B. However, some people feel that the Lexus isolates the driver too much from the driving experience.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$208/mo for LS 400 Base
LS 400 Base
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$165/mo
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The car is a beast.
4.88 out of 5 starsNorthern VA yuppie, 12/29/2006
2000 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
This car is exactly what it was designed to be: a Cadillac killer. It's a rear-wheel drive highway luxo-cruiser, not a BMW M3. Those who complain about this car being unexciting obviously didn't do their homework and should stick to German sports coupes or Miatas. That said, this car's V8 has enough power to rocket from zero-60 in about 6.5 seconds, and the acceleration from 40-80 mph … is even more heinous. I can't help but grin like a jackal when I pass people in this beast. And the other 99% of the time you cannot hear the engine! I cannot say enough about this car. The fit and finish is amazing. Even the smallest details are overengineered for wide margins of error and flawlessly done.
LS 400
4.75 out of 5 starsls400, 06/06/2010
2000 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
Nice in all aspects, the body is a head turner. Reliable, will probably last a lifetime with a proper maintenance.
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4.88 out of 5 starsdolphing, 06/16/2002
2000 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
This is the best car that I have ever
owned. I had a 1993 for seven years
which was also an exceptional car.
The comfort is unmatched, and I have
owned several other luxury cars.
Old now-but great
4.88 out of 5 starsDave B Tampabay, 12/01/2010
2000 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan
For those looking for a great older used car, you must consider the LS400 if you value ride, performance, undying style and good looks. Bought it used and kept it 5 years. Only giving it up because it retained such high value and we wanted to get in on a newer certified LS (2004 which has the highest LS rating for the decade). The care didn't age in looks or care requirements between … 30K and 88K miles. Hope the next buyer is as continuously satisfied as we were
2000 LS 400 Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $208/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- 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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