Buying Newer Ls400

redhawks2 · January 27, 2004

I'm now driving a '90 LS but want to go up to at least a '95. I know the Gen 2's are a little longer but are they significantly larger in that I would notice a difference in the overall size of the car? I'd like to get a little larger LS.

Thanks for any thoughts/info. :geek:

SW03ES · January 27, 2004

The gen II should seem larger and have more room than the Gen I.

99lsguy · January 27, 2004

Check

edmunds.com

you should be able to find all the specs for the 95-97 LS - match them up to your 90 and see

BTW,,

how's the 90 LS run? can you give us mileage and any services you've had?

99

Lexus. · January 27, 2004

exterior dimesions are exactly the same, gen 2 has wheelbase lengthened by 1.4 inches, has 2.6 inches extra leg room in rear. I think its a much better car than gen 1, without all the problems of dash lights, AC lcd going out all the time, they are now quite affordable

redhawks2 · January 27, 2004

My 90 runs great! The timing belt was replaced at 71000 according to records. I'm the second owner and it now has 120K. I've never had it into a shop since I do most everything myself. No problems with trans or anything else. My rear bushings squeak a little in the mornings but other than that it's a great driver. I replaced the AC display and did the injector cleaning thingy to eliminate a very slight hesitation. Couldn't be happier with this car. My only complaint other than the ubiquitous hood struts and the other common maladies is that the plastic components under the hood get very brittle after time and break quite easily.

All in all though...a fabulous car.

:cheers:

VMF · January 27, 2004

first of all, gen II is lighter, more powerful and has strenghtened body. it has more legroom, refreshed engine and transmission, a lot of ECU were replaced with newer models. i was checking repair manuals and they are mostly different. the only thing that is about the same is the engine. whole car looks more muscular and bigger.