1994 Lexus LS400...The Ultimate Luxury Experience
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2020
- 1994 Lexus LS400 review featuring the XF10 model LS400. This is the first generation of the Lexus LS400 and I have now completed the Lexus LS series of reviews. I have now driven every LS model Lexus created but, this XF10 was the inception of Toyota/Lexus luxury cars. The LS400 redefined what the Lexus brand is all about. Hopefully you found value with this review, please consider checking out my Lexus LS playlist for more information on the LS lineup.
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Hopefully you enjoyed this review on the LS400, posted below are my previous LS reviews if you are interested:
LS430 Review: czcams.com/video/k5nAZKV-HhY/video.html
LS460 Review (08): czcams.com/video/993XGumGSRA/video.html
LS460 Review (13): czcams.com/video/dYODTvaYs6o/video.html
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I drove an 07 Ls 460 with 100k miles, should I buy this car for 15000 ?
They perfected the LS in the 04-06 model years. It went downhill afterwards. I own a 04 LS430 with 160K miles. Been owning it for 7 years, but still brings a smile to me every time I drive it. These older LS vehicles have an ageless design.
Yup love the 430 def one of my most favorite cars
I’m personally not a fan of the 3uz. Not as good as the 1uz by far but the ls430 is an absolutely amazing car
Toyota actually had an entire department just designing the layout under the hood so it looks visually appeasing. The amount of effort they put into designing the 1st generation LS400 is simply beyond comprehensive. There is a nice book called "The Lexus Story" by Jonathan Mahler, if you're a Lexus fan it is highly recommended.
1994 with 140k, work at a Lexus dealership and this is my favorite car I’ve ever owned. The quality is unmatched.
Only complaint, long road trips that seat is not as comfortable as it seems, maybe the springs are a little worn but that’s acceptable as it’s 26 years old lol
#Lextacy
This isn't just any 1st-gen LS400. This is the finale: the '94 Limited Anniversary Edition, of which only 1,800 units were made. The package included:
-Custom Color (Opal White Pearl)
-Special Wheels
-Gold Package
-Lexus/Nakamichi Premium Audio System
-Remote 6-CD Auto-Changer
-Power Tilt And Slide Moonroof With Sunshade
-Lexus Memory System
-Floormats
Floor mats? Oh, fancy.
@@robovac3557 You know it.
Dude... you SOLD the hell out of this video. The LS has always been a great platform.
Haha thank you my friend but I think the car sold itself 😅
I have a 1998 LS400 with 255,000 miles on it and it still drives like it is brand new. I changed the timing belt and water pump when I bought it 4 years ago.
I just bought a 2005 LS430 with 55,000 miles and I’m in love!
Oh wow Robert I’m jealous that’s exactly what I’ve been wanting haha massive congrats where did you even find that lol
Funny story actually. It came up as a recommendation on Facebook market place here in LA for me. Took it to my mechanic and he said it’s in the same condition as the day it rolled off the showroom floor. Now I have a 2004 ES300 with 78,000 I need to sell. Let your friends know! Lol
@@robertlawson3991 You are a lucky man my friend enjoy that ride!
Japanese versions had rear reclining seats and climate control but it was called Toyota Celsior
Yup I loved the Toyota branded luxury cars like the century
@@MeynMotorGroup The Century is in no way related to any Lexus.
Exhaust Sports Auto Yeah...the Century is a step above Lexus. The Celsior / LS400 is a Camry compared to the Century.
@@retalus and in 2022 we can get the V12 version... Counting the days lol.
aliengoth bruvvvv...are you TRYING to spill the secrets?? 🤣 Nothing to see here y’all. Move along. Move along. There is no V12 incoming.
Whenever you review the LS cars it makes me want to get one haha. My dad had a used one like this a while back and it was great! Oh, audio on this video is perfect too. 👍
They are nice cars for sure! And thanks for letting me know my friend that helps out a lot!
King of cars and reliably yes your mercedes and bmw are nice but long term lexus
Yea this thing is a tank!
I come back here at least once a month to truly appreciate what I get to drive every day 💙. My previous cars were a 02 BMW e39 540i, 08 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B, and now my 90’ LS400 and it’s definitely my favorite. Factory air suspension still rides like a cloud 31 years later with 126k.
I have a 1996 with 150k miles and I’ve never had a problem with it at all I love the car
That’s amazing enjoy it my friend
I have a 1990 LS400 I purchased in November 2019 with 210k miles. I love it. I love driving it more than my 2007 LS460. I am so impressed with this 30 year old car! It’s still a solid every day driver. My 1990 stays in the garage. The 2007 sits outside! Lol
Haha yea I know what you mean, I too prefer the 400 and 430 to the 460. I do really like the 2013 and up 460 tho. Thanks again for stopping by!
My son bought one 1995 LS400, 265,000 miles. I helped him fix it, I didn't know what it was really. I now appreciate it way more after he beat the crap out of it. I figured this thing held up to his abuse. He didn't want the car anymore, he wanted a car with stick. After I got the Lexus shop manual WOAH!! I appreciated it much more now. The Nachamici with CD changer, the cigarette lighter in all the doors, the HEAVY doors that can laugh at being T-Boned in an accident. They were not worthy to drive this car. I fixed the PS Rack Pinion, fixed front end worn out parts, put Michelin's on there and it is the best ride ever. Nothing comes close. I saw one t-boned and the guy was still driving it around
Another top-shelf review! My first LSs, a black then I white with same interior as this 94. Kept so long they wanted to go out on dates! LS forever, keep 'em coming!
Classic review bro 👌 thanks for reviewing that legend! Cars now day just don't have the same type of quality
Hey thanks again and no worries my friend. I def have to agree with you there, nothing is built like this anymore
I drive the 97 model as my daily driver, turning 200,000 miles. Your review is pretty spot on-i get questioned why don't I buy something newer- you simply can't explain. A few minor items, my radio backlight is out but keeping it stock is important as I get closer to "her" being a classic. The ride is beautiful, quiet and comfortable with plenty of horsepower. The sporty luxury sedan that started the craze is the only way to describe it!
That is epic I would love to daily this lol great car. Thanks again for sharing and watching the review my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup for sure. I genuinely lucked out on the purchase. Got it at a steal
It’s funny how I’m looking at a 1996 LS400 and you got this video up lol. Awesome. Keep up the good job bro! You’re gonna go places!
Haha that is awesome my friend yea this is a great choice for sure let me know if you pull the trigger on it sir. And thank you so much I’m truly humbled by that comment!
Probably your most important review Kevin. And I'm writing this comment before I actually had the opportunity to view the entire review. You are basically driving the vehicle that is genealogically connected to the 1989 LS 400 model that started it all. I viewed a retro video review on Motorweek for the LS400 that came out in 1990 and was absolutely amazed by the amount of technology that was present in the model, even more so than in my 2008 Honda CRV, a car that is 17 years newer. And you know the technology in any classic LS 400 is still working. Thanks for the hard work to make this (& other reviews) possible.
Yea that’s true just wish it had more views 😅
Great video man, i just found your channel and I’m loving it. Btw nice sopranos reference 😆
Haha thank you my friend and glad you appreciated that. Thanks again for your support!
Hey bro,
I grew up loving these old school big bodies, especially the LS mainly due to their reliability.I recently purchased a 99 LS400 with 190,000km (I'm from Canada). The craftsmanship and ride quality is second none. Not to mention, the feeling of owing one of the first LS generations is exhilarating. I would also like to add that I watched many of your ls videos and am glad that I was able to finally locate and purchase one at a very low price. Your videos definitely gave me confidence to purchase my 99 LS. Keep up the good work!
Massive congrats sir wow amazing car and I'm humbled I could help. Enjoy that masterpiece
Great video man, the love and true passion for the LS400 is real!
I have a 1990 LS400, in silver with the gray 2 tone and gray interior, gold emblem package, nakamichi sound system, 6 disk, it was loaded. 187k miles and only one owner before me, garage kept grandma owned so it is absolutely immaculate inside as if it just rolled off the showroom floor. I love the car, it is so buttery smooth, the boxy 90s styling is so classic and yet still looks modern! Look up a 1990 Toyota Camry.....that same exact vehicle is from the same year, and technically same manufacturer....insane! Amazing cars man, I will never get rid of my LS!
I love dat ur not every car reviewer that doesnt notice the comfort and always want sporty feel.keep up the vids!!!!!!
Appreciate that bro! Yea comfort is huge for me especially for a street car, lap times and 0-60 should be an after thought not the priority in a car we drive on the road. Glad you appreciate my approach!
im 20 years old and i just picked one up for 2k! its so amazing to drive! my family is a huge lexus family(for context I bought a 2012 isf when I was 17 and drove it daily). I bought this car with the intention to commute with it and I absolutely love it! Ive never driven a sedan this big before but when I drove it home after buying it I couldn't help but smile! a true classic.
the interior of the car is one of my favorite features of this car. everything is just solidly built! Build Quality is high I agree with you. its really quiet. (recorded at 64db).
I also used this car to drive some of my friends around and my friends love it aswell. Coming from an ISF, my friends were quite surprised when they saw the car i had just bought but quickly realized why as soon as they start riding in it.
Great review this car deserves its place in history!
59 db at 70 mph was the figure when Car & Driver (was it?) tested it at introduction. It was judged the quietest car on the market then by the press.
oh yes!...i liked the video before even watching
I love the LS's
Haha thank you for your support my friend that really means a lot to me
I still have a 1992 LS 400 same color as yours but inside is gray . I am the second owner since 1999.It now has 350,00 km (217,479 Miles) I never have any major problems with it. I only changed 2 driver front window motors (bought from Ebay) and installed one alternator ( Brushes) .Timing belt, water pump, belt pully, tensioner changed at 300,000 km . I love driving it everyday and to every where. It's a very solid and reliable car, drives so quiet and lots of power on the freeway. It can easily last another 10-15 years. It is one of the best built car ever. Your video is the best to explain anyone never driven one. Thank you for sharing :) Really appreciated.
Thanx bro for this classic Lexus review 👍🏾
Not a problem my friend
I had a 1991 LS400 for 9 years. I bought it in 2002 for $6,900. It had 106 k miles on it when I bought it. Sold it in 2012 for about $1,400. It had 190 k miles on it when I sold it. The passenger side window stopped working by the time I sold it and a few other things that I didn’t get fixed. I was ready to move on. Loved that car. It was brown, but I loved it. That was (2012) when I bought the car I currently have now. 2002Lexus LS 430. Bought that one at 102 k miles on it and currently have 182 k miles on it now. I can’t say enough about Lexus. Back in 1998 my friend came over with a Lexus LS that he bought for his mom, he came over to show me, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Less than 5 minutes in and now I want one
I want one too 😂 thanks again Michael for watching
Excelllent video as always. Keep an eye out for a good SC400, there are no good videos showing that car off and I'd really like to see it.
Thanks so much my friend and I am def trying my best to get an SC for sure! Also a very special ride. Thanks again for all your support
Just purchased one! Still waiting on delivery. Excited to be apart of that culture.
Man, a great review. Now I need to drive one :)
Thanks again my friend! Yea you should its very special
great review. thanx
I love my 94 LS 400 same color just turned 200 thousand miles. Feels brand new
Dude nice car dude!
Thanks for the Lexus LS 400 review bro, I like this cars alot that I end up owning 2 of them, I owned a 1992 Gold color & a 1995 Navy blue.👍👌
Nice! You are very lucky haha
Classic!! worth every penny and also worth the re-watching this video!!!!
Hey thank you my friend!
Savage honest review! 👍👍
Thank you my friend!
Legendary! Awesome video man:)
Thanks Nick!
@@MeynMotorGroup You're welcome. The comparison of the 400, 430, etc. was some great content. Have a good hump day man!
@@nicholasb600 I'm super glad you appreciate it, and you too as well take care my friend!
Great review
Thank you my friend I really appreciate that!
Really nice review!
Great car! 👌
Thank you my friend I appreciate you stopping by
@@MeynMotorGroup You're very welcome man!
✌
I have 91 ls400, have had it for ten years.
Bought it with 245k kms now on 500k kms, was a daily driver with wifey & 3 kids in the back till we had a 4th kid now it's back to daily work & back home driving.
Not many of these left here in Australia but live it & plan to keep it as long as I can.
That’s the one. Love that car so much
Heck yea I feel the same my friend thanks again for watching
I just picked up my 4th 94 LS400, not because my last ones died but everytime I sell mine I always end up buying another one! Hands down my favorite car ive ever owned and dont plan on getting rid of my current LS.
Can’t wait to get mines, the v8 in incredible
The LS400... a real legend. No, no, I'm not talking about the Acura Legend sedan haha. But this is one of my favorite cars for all of the reasons that you mentioned. I have to say, I really admired the curved rear glass. Hopefully I am a future owner of one of these cars. They really stand apart from average cars while looking (to most people at least) like a normal, everyday car. This is your best review that I've seen. Maybe now an LC 500?
Haha I def agree very special car deserves a spot in anyone’s driveway. Thanks so much my friend for your kind words, man I really want to own the LC but gosh that thing is another stratosphere when it comes to price
Great review man! If you can come across one can you review the 05-12 Acura RL & RLX. I'm a die hard Acura & Lexus fan. I've really enjoyed watching all of your Lexus & Acura reviews.
Hey thank you so much my friend that truly means a lot. I am def working on getting those cars. TL and TSX will def be coming tho
96 with 220K miles, great car but warning, when it starts breaking be ready for some headaches, for instance the starter is extremely hard to replace. Have replaced many many parts now over a couple years with the most recent being the ECU. Not sure if I'll hang on, but for sure when its running its a spectacular car.
my brother gave me one since I needed a car I am so grateful
Always the best way to find out about this car!
Nice video. Please review the GS300 (2002, 03 models) with 2JZ engine.
I have one just like you test drove mines just turned 200.543 one owner and I love it
204,000 miles on my 1991 and still runs like a dream
spot on kevin
YES I love my ‘98!! 95k miles
Awesome that’s def a keeper!
This will be my first car! 😍
I have a 97 with 55k miles. Absolutely love it!
Drove a 1990 Honda Accord lx In 2022. Was the most luxurious quality driving experience I’ve ever had. Made in Japan. Very bank vaulty.
Such a cool looking car
It’s fast 💨 and the most comfortable car I’ve driven I love all Lexus vehicles
It’s def not bad this is one of the few cars where I don’t really have a need to wring it out I just enjoyed the ride and comfort is certainly unmatched
I have been waiting for this one for a very LONG time!! Thanks ESA!
Haha thank you my friend for being so patient. Super happy you stopped by
How about the 98-00 LS400? That car is beautiful! You should review every model of the LS series!
The LS400 basically changed my life. I got a 1992 Camry as a hand me down... the 3rd gen that has the similar bubble glass and overall shape of the sloped c pillar. But the gen 3 was built in the influence from the gen 1 LS400. And the gen 4 Camry, while still tremendously well built, wasn't quite as LS400 emulating. Well I had a 1992 Camry 5sFE XLE with midnight blue leather. I could not believe the way this midsize family sedan rode. It was unbelievably smooth and quiet and no modern BMW or Mercedes I rode in could replicate that feel. That's when I decided to become an automotive engineer, just to understand the physics of how Toyota did all this. Needless to say, it's hailed as "The best engineering standards in the world" and even the aerospace industry emulates it.
Gorgeous!
Agreed!
That’s a ‘94 anniversary Ed withe the special wheels and paint, also available in a great dk blue. 23 yrs with Lexus, this is my favorite.
I have had Lexus LS400s for 25 years I had a 1990 for 16 years witch went to 200k and I bought a mint mark 4 98 with 20k on it in 2012 thats now done 46k and is still mint.
The trouble with the mark 1 was rust here in the UK but by the time they had the mark 4 they had ironed out the problems and improved the paint and eliminated the water traps. I've arranged to be buried in mine.
Cary Imports is a NC landmark at this point.
Lolol
That "spring" you noticed in the driver seat is actually a suspension system under the seat, I believe it's adaptive.
Thanks for commenting on that yea I love it haha
Nice ride! So the Lexus emblem went from the grill to the hood then back to the grill? I liked it on the hood.I do remember Christopher Moltisanti driving Tony in his late 90’s black Lexus. Tony had the Escalade.
Yea haha he had an LS400 later got a nicer one with 5 spoke wheels lol Yea Tony was rocking an Escalade before that a Suburban good times thanks for stopping by sir
I had a '96 LS400 from 2016 until last May. I put 40,000 miles on it going from 120k to 160k when I sold it. It was a great car. It was black and with some OZ wheels, it looked similar to Christopher's Lexus.
Nice 👍 that’s a sick combo it certainly is a great looking ride
At one point I was lusting for this car.
I still am lusting for it haha. Thanks for stopping by my friend you’re the first person to stop by
This is my dream car. I bought mine in 1999. It had 54000 km and now has 177000 km. I agree with what you have said about the car. I still love getting into my Lexus and cruising on the highway.
I used to have a picture of it at the back of my classroom. One day a student asked if I had bought my Lexus yet? After pulling out my Lexus key the whole class got up running to the parking lot to see Mr. A's new Lexus. I will never forget that moment. The car now has "collector plates" on it which allows for cheaper insurance. It still gets positive attention from the public.
Wow that is awesome sir thanks for sharing that very happy you had the pleasure of experiencing this vehicle back when it was newer. Thanks for stopping by Mr. Armstrong
210k on black pearl 91 gold pack, no stripe, nakamichi, beige leather. No problems making me think I regret the purchase. Everytime I get in after shop maintenance, I feel like I just bought a 100k car for my first time.
Awesome car. This is the one, CAPCOM used in their perfect "Street Fighter" game.
Bought one yesterday about 103k miles I’m ecstatic
Just scored a 1993 with 180k miles, I love it
Massive congrats!
Yes, it absolutely is!
can you do a review of the 1998 ls 400?
I have a 93 toyota camry, its basicly the non luxury version of this car. I love it.
I own a 1998 LS400 with 271,500 miles. It can still pull and gets good gas mileage for a v8. I usually can get around 27ish highway and about 22 combined. Even in the city it still gets 18 mpg at the worst. It's been babied its whole life thankfully so its held up well. It is definitley the best car I've ever owned. Only thing it will need that I know of is new bushings or something in the suspension. It rides like a dream but you can hear a pretty good thump if it hits a hard bump. Still a very comfortable, smooth, quiet ride. Love these cars!
Thanks for sharing my friend that is awesome
Any car, regardless of make, model or cost , is going to need rubber bushings in suspension components after 271,500 miles. That's farther than a trip to the moon!
I own this model and my car is smooth as butter,I have had many offers to sell it.
I have the Toyota factory window sticker for my 1990 LS400. Price was $36,000. Plus extras: traction control, leather package, keyless entry, fitted floor mats, total cost $40,440.
Gas gallons per mile 18 city, 23 hwy.
I love the look of these cars. If I was to get a luxury car of any kind, it would be a Lexus from this era. I probably wouldn't get an LS400, but something a little lower on the spectrum as maintenance for the LS400 is probably ridiculously expensive as the car ages.
Thanks!
I own a 1997 Lexus ls400 coach edition with 174900 miles by far the best car In the world
I have a 94 with 140k
Love it and steal feels new
My 01 Lexus RX 300 is like new. Almost. Lol. But it black and tan leather and no rust on it anywhere with 200,000 miles. Everything works from heat in 5 mins auto climate heated front seats in a minute rear wiper and washer fluid work all windows up down, it's just as good as a new SUV car, it's very solid. I drive it anywhere too
just got a 1996, 177k miles it's great, gotta do maintenance and stuff. cracked seats, repaint is cracking and oxidizing, sunroof was sealed, radio light is dead and some crystals are dead, antenna doesn't go up lol and no toolbox :( I love it so much though
I noticed you and so many others talk about the LS400 not accelerating that well but did you put it in sport mode?
The “sport” mode yea it doesn’t help I mean it’s really not a big deal it’s a 3800 pound car with 250 hp it’s never going to be a brisk experience and that’s honestly fine by me
Always wanted to ride in one of these
The tuning potential for the 1uz is insane
Do you have redo the exhaust system and other components if you want to do complete a basic tune just to improve performance?
I had a 1990 Lexus ls400 as a first car it was really good first car
You are very lucky haha
Shifter and shifter column can be found from Toyota Land Cruiser with mild modifications
If you ever come to the UK you can review my 2005 ls430 black on black 🖤
Man, you’re insane to get rid of that car. The Lexus LS400 and 430 are the greatest cars ever made.
Which wheels are those? They have a deeper dish look to it. I can't find them online.
My uncle had this same model (1991) he said it’s the best car he’s ever driven, I remember it was in dark blue with grey leather interior. He also had the S Class (w126) my favorite Benz S. He traded the LS400 for the 430 in 2004 and still has it. Anyway, 100k miles on this model is nothing, Mike Farah’s has a million mile and still going on strong.
my dream car wow :D it will go immediately OMG only 175k miles
It is amazing for sure
My '99 has 184K miles. Rides better than a new ES. Everything works except the clock. Audio system is the best I have ever had.
I got an 02 ls430 220k miles timing belt never been replaced
That was extremely ahead of its time, that interior could even pass for early 2010's.