sv7887 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi Everyone, I finally had to sell my LS400. It was starting to need something every few months and the paintwork needed some TLC. I was looking at around 2-3K to fix this all, and even then there was no guarantee something else wouldn't go wrong. The MA Lex dealers were a bunch of ripoff artists and most independents didn't want to work on the car. I'm taking it really hard..It's strange to be so emotional over a car. I leased a MB E350 as they offered me the best deal since my dad just bought one. It's a good car, and surprisingly reliable, but...It's not a LS...The Comand system is clunky and it lacks the sound insulation of a LS. To it's credit the paintwork is fantastic, driving dynamics are great, and jam packed with safety features. Still after driving a LS400 for so long, I don't know..It's like eating a Subway sandwich instead of a Quiznos one. :P Something feels like it's missing. Maybe it's the familiar V-8 rumble that greeted me with the turn of the key, or the smooth shifting transmission. Perhaps it was the eerie silence in the cabin as I drove 80 MPH on the highway or the great stereo. Or maybe it was the smaller things like functional cupholders! I find myself looking at used 98-00 LS cars. My dad had a 1998 LS for about a year or so (traded it for a 02 LS430) and I drove it a few times. It was very powerful and a fun car to drive. Are there any posters here who upgraded from a first gen LS to a newer 98-00 one? What were your impressions? Do you think it's a worthy upgrade? Part of the problem with a leased car is the mileage restriction. Plus I'm a car nut and can never have enough cars!!! I always have loved Jaguars, but I wouldn't trust one NOT to leave me on the side of the road!! A Jaguar to me is that sexy supermodel that everyone lusts after. It turns heads, but high maintenance galore. A Lexus is like the faithful Girl Next door that is always there when you need her. What do you guys think? Thanks! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The 98-00 is a terriffic generation and a worthy upgrade from the first or second gen IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lextsy Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 The difference is amazing. The whole car feels so much better and tighter. Do not think twice about upgrading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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