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I've driven two other 98's to see what they should feel like, this is not normal. I know what you are talking about. It's the drive by wire feel. This is not that. This is a definite hesitation. If all Lexus cars drove like this they would be out of business.

Help, I have a 1998 LS 400 tha hesitates when accelerating from a dead stop, especially when turning to the right. I took it to the Lexus dealership and they replaced one of the calipers along with the front brakes since they were in need of service. No change. I had the head mechanic ride with me and he felt the hesitation also. We both agreed that it felt like a slight slip of the transmission then a sudden engagement. He changed the fluid and it got slightly better for a short period of time. It does it mostly when turning right but has ocassionally done it going straight. Also,ocassionally the engine wont start until several tries. The mechanic told me that my Ford key was possibly causing interference but the last time I moved the key way away, still no start until several tries. That has only happen three time in a year and it eventually starts but is very annoying. Someone please help, I love the car but hate the hesitation. Thanks !!!!!