KyLs400dude Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I've been trying to look up some parts/accessories for my '97 LS400...I was just wondering a couple of things. First, as far as the LS400's go, what years of LS400's make up most of the same parts? (ex. 94, 95, 96, 97, etc) Second, is there a model designation (other than LS400) given to my vehicle? (ex. my old BMW was designated an E46, not a 325i, at least as far as BMW was concerned) Thanks for any specifics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 There are some "UCF" designations but just about nobody uses them when referring to LS400's - nothing like the BMW designations. The two LS400 "generations" are described at http://www.lexls.com/info/lsgenerations.html "Generation One" includes the "series I" (90-92) and the substantially different but similar looking "series II" (93-94). "Generation One" includes the "series III" (95-97) and the substantiall different and less similar looking "series IV" (98-00). Most of the body and mechanicals of the 95-97 are the same and some are shared with the 98-00. The 97 was a transitional year and has some features similar to the 98 - particularly the 97 Coach Edition. There were lots of running changes throughout the LS400 run -- checking the VIN is sometimes very important when buying parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billydpowell Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 good job Jim, that is about as clear as I have ever seen it. and yes use the VIN when ordering parts. In other words "dude", they started with a great product, and just kept making it better, year by year. or should I say mile after mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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