Classics World 1992 Lexus LS400 Road Test

[Chris UXe]

Hi All, I saw this interesting video yesterday. What a superb car- it got a glowing review. 

 

 

 

[Malc1]

J73PBX my 91 Ls400 but for some inexplicable reason she’s developed an occasional creak in the suspension somewhere 😰…… but I do know that sometimes I’ve gone to start the engine and found she’s already running ….. can’t hear her if I’ve been idling maybe chatting with someone …… simple but effective beautiful technology for sure 

Very powerful, quick fast and comfortable ……. and immeasurably usually reliable too 👍

Malc 

[Cotswold Pete]

19 minutes ago, Malc1 said:

 I’ve gone to start the engine and found she’s already running

Used to do that a couple of times every year, usually after starting the engine and  then popping over to have a quick chat with neighbour that ended up being longer chat

[Spottedlaurel]

I think that's the low mileage car that was up for sale last year at around £16,000. Sold new by a dealer local to me.

[Malc1]

Makes me wonder why Lexus owners wish to spend £50,60,80,100k on a brand new Lexus limo when one can buy the “ best” for comparative pennies AND get reliability and superb comfort with just about zero depreciation 🤔

Malc 

[Tulpen]

In fairness, Malc, I don't think many of us on here buy a new LS. Most are sold to companies and, after a few years, members on here snap up a bargain. 

My first LS (bought in 1997) was 3 years old and my second (2013) 6 years old.

 

 

[Malc1]

49 minutes ago, Tulpen said:

In fairness, Malc, I don't think many of us on here buy a new LS. Most are sold to companies and, after a few years, members on here snap up a bargain. 

My first LS (bought in 1997) was 3 years old and my second (2013) 6 years old.

 

 

Most sane people, ordinary people can rarely afford a brand new car personally ............ older Lss' usually perform admirably well with sensible looking after, servicing and use .......... we are blessed to have the sense to not have too much spare money to pop into cars maybe 🤣

Now then, where's my new school Hydrogen Power Toyota to rebadge to my personalised Ls700 ......  when BP roll out the pumps to their 1200 service stations in the UK  .  in my lifetime maybe 

In the meantime a bunch of old Ls400s will suffice for me eh !  😇

Malc

[Razor61]

13 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

I think that's the low mileage car that was up for sale last year at around £16,000. Sold new by a dealer local to me.

Good memory, it was and the buyer posted on here about the car.

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/133024-ls400-24000-miles-£17000-a-new-benchmark/