SW03ES Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Come on guys, lets not quibble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbpgawest Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I've got a 1997 LS 400 with just over 85,000 miles. I just replaced the struts and springs and now it deels better than new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I've got a 1997 LS 400 with just over 85,000 miles. I just replaced the struts and springs and now it deels better than new. ← Welcome back Mark!!! :D You had better get busy with only 85k on the clock! j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwallican Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I've got a 96 with 74k. It's still a baby compared to some of you. When I bought it 2 years ago, I went to the service area of the dealership and they were doing an oil change on a '92 with 310k!! Same engine and tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzam02 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I have 227000 miles on my 91 ls400. Still running good, No major problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave94ls Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 102k on my 94 ls400 i wont drive anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dole2000 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I have a 91 LS with 193,245. Running as strong as ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus ls430 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 20k on my lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND_LS 4 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Built right here at home in Kansas City...care to take another stab?:whistles: ← Your 1995 Ford Contour's Z-Tec 4 cylinder engine was Designed by Ford of Europe, not by American Ford engineers http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/F/Ford-Zetec-engine.htm The hydraulic valve lifters of your engine (prior to 1998) were a source of mechanical trouble. ← first off, its Zetec, not Z-tec. secondly, it was cheifly designed there, but all major components were built here and the car was COMPLETLY assembled here. I have never heard of a hydraulic valve lifter going out on a pre 98 contour. EVER. i have been around and involved with them since the mondeo's debut. My family is friends with one of the chief designers of the CDW-27. It is the amercian version of a car that was marketed around the world, and each country that had it had different design cues. the only known/admitted mechanical trouble from this car from 1995-1997 were the chronic Auto trans failures on V6 equipped vehicles. basically a differential problem to start with. became a tranny problem almost instantly. never happened to me, i didnt have an auto trans. DO NOT lecture me on this car, i know more about it than you care to realize. oh, and the engines were assembled on site at KC. BOT, i have noticed the LS's with higher miles, tend to be more than everywhere LOL. I have also noticed that the 95's tend to be the most drvein out fo all the gens. i saw a 95 today with over 280K on it. the engines were assembled on site at KC. ← The LS engines assembled at KC? Or are you talking about the ford? Because I’m sure my car was built and assembled in Japan, (other then the usual door jam sticker) I even have the port entry documents. Which looks very cool if I may add, just like my old highschool deploma :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSkool Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 My '90 LS has just hit 131k and runs as good as ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Built right here at home in Kansas City...care to take another stab?:whistles: ← Your 1995 Ford Contour's Z-Tec 4 cylinder engine was Designed by Ford of Europe, not by American Ford engineers http://www.worldhistory.com/wiki/F/Ford-Zetec-engine.htm The hydraulic valve lifters of your engine (prior to 1998) were a source of mechanical trouble. ← first off, its Zetec, not Z-tec. secondly, it was cheifly designed there, but all major components were built here and the car was COMPLETLY assembled here. I have never heard of a hydraulic valve lifter going out on a pre 98 contour. EVER. i have been around and involved with them since the mondeo's debut. My family is friends with one of the chief designers of the CDW-27. It is the amercian version of a car that was marketed around the world, and each country that had it had different design cues. the only known/admitted mechanical trouble from this car from 1995-1997 were the chronic Auto trans failures on V6 equipped vehicles. basically a differential problem to start with. became a tranny problem almost instantly. never happened to me, i didnt have an auto trans. DO NOT lecture me on this car, i know more about it than you care to realize. oh, and the engines were assembled on site at KC. BOT, i have noticed the LS's with higher miles, tend to be more than everywhere LOL. I have also noticed that the 95's tend to be the most drvein out fo all the gens. i saw a 95 today with over 280K on it. the engines were assembled on site at KC. ← The LS engines assembled at KC? Or are you talking about the ford? Because I’m sure my car was built and assembled in Japan, (other then the usual door jam sticker) I even have the port entry documents. Which looks very cool if I may add, just like my old highschool deploma :D ← I was referringt o the ford...sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfkd Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I could probably go in for the lowest mileage. Just got it imported from Japan still LHD though. 1990 model. Only has 65,000km (39000Miles) on it. Every possible JAPANESE option installed. Amazing car. Owned by some elderly people in Japan so condition is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I'm the third owner of a 1997 LS400 with 178,000 km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akewlguy Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I have 93k on my 93 LS400. Personally I have put about 400 of the greatest miles on her.. I LOVE MY LEXUS As for the Ford Contour.. Piece of shi.... I enjoyed it but everything broke.. At 60k tranni from there I did put a 100k more miles on car, but consistent bills with no ac. Now that I have a LEXUS I realize I had that car for too long. At 170k my engine developed a crack in the head. Cheers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatlexusman Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 1992 ls400 181000 1994 ls400 103000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Just bought a mint 98 LS400 with 87.000 on the clock. Also am running a Toyota Previa with 198,000 and a Corolla Wagon with 127,000. Talked to a guy 3 months ago that had 550,000 on his Previa. Plan to get 300+ on my Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marconi Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Only 87.3K on infant 98. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Hello everyone, Some of you have been talking about the reliability of Japanese cars, and I agree that they’re very reliable. But, are Japanese cars more reliable in every aspect? I own a ’91 Saab with almost 200K and have driven it 3 times with the coolant boiling and nothing happened to the engine. Can you do this in a Japanese car? Also, my Saab has tougher suspension components than my LS400. Furthermore, I think it’s not enough to talk about reliability and neglect the cost of repair including parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 :) hey Bossman I'm a relocated Torontonian and I figured you can answer this question probably better than anyone- how does the LS handle in the snow? Does the snow button on the tranny help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragabnh Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 1990 lS400 170,000 miles 2002 LS430 60,000 miles. Engine and Transmission on the 90 feel new. The car has a leaking Rack and Pinion and thats about it. The repairs I have done: $3000 A/C and the rest of the items were all normal wear and tear such as brakes, fluids, ball joints and CV boot rubber. I had the car since 120,000 miles and plan on keeping it till it dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRP_LS400 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 170,XXX on a 92 LS with all the great replies w/ 250,XXX+ miles I feel confident my LS will last until I finish college in 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akewlguy Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Jacop.. I guess if you take any car to a car dealer you will pay triple the amount you could get it done for.. Example 93 dash lighting issue.. Send to Jim Walker $250 or LEXUS $1200. Timing belt generic mechanic $400 or LEXUS $1200. Power steering pump Generic $450 or LEXUS $1200.. Now the front end is expensive and requires work.. Parts about $1500 for both sides and then generic labor maybe $800 vs LEXUS $2000+. After this you have a new car for 100k miles. I agree LEXUS costs money to maintain, but what does not?? A MB or BMW..? Luxury that break down far more then the LEXUS.. My friends and family own both and its interesting to hear their stories how many times there in the shop.. Also I dont think I am going to test my engine on boiling anti freeze.. Also my mother has a new convertable SAAB and its kewl, but I like my LEXUS.. On top of that a 92-98 SAAB looks like crap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Saw one on ebay with 439,700. It sold for only $1825 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primo8998 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 93 LS400 150K.....Exterior Interior Flawless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_toy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 '92 SC400 (370,000 km) '91 LS400 (214,000 km) Previous: '92 Base model Camry (455,000 km - didn't die, sold it to buy SC) '89 MR2 Supercharged (265,000 km - ran a .1 sec faster 1/4 mile than factory) I didn't read the whole post but when figuring reliablilty, repair costs, etc. etc. you need to look at the big picture. Sure joe blow got 450,000 km on a 5.0L mustang, and maybe somebody somewhere bought a lemon camry once. The bottom line is the current NEW car manufacturer/nameplate with the fewest problems per hundred cars is Lexus. Period. Now for old cars, well I've owned 8 Toyotas to date, maybe I'm biased, but I also never had a major issue with any of them. I've worked on a lot of cars, my sisters BMW, all my toyota/lexus', some of the trucks at the company I work for, my brothers and aunts Chryslers... Anyway, needless to say when I look at the design of parts on other cars I say to myself "what were they thinking" and when I'm working on a toy/lex I think "now that's engineering...". And that's why I drive a Lexus. About the only non-toy car I would buy is the Lotus Elise. :) Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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