1999ls400

The tires I have are Pirelli P400 touring. Don't feel much noise or harshness, but not sure how they compare with other tires though on the LS. It seems Michelin has a good reputation on this site. Certainly would look into that if I were to get new tires.

10000 for a 2000 LS?! Wow, that's a steal, in fact I would call it deal of the century! Is there any reason you could get it at such a low price (even w/ the cost of 2500 afterwards)? Did you buy it from a private seller? And you must have very sharp negotiating skills! I mean the trade-in price (per Edmunds.com) is around 14000 for a 2000, and 12000 for a '99. I was looking for private sales, but eventually bought the car from a new car dealer because it had the color I wanted, which is pearl white on tan/ivory. I also like black on black, but already have another car like that, so decided to get a different color. Another combo I would go for is black on tan.

I just bought a '99 LS400 and the brakes do not respond as fast/sensitive as some other cars -- BMW is just the opposite. I was at first a little dissapointed at the brakes on the LS. I'm getting more used to it now but still the brakes do go down quite a bit before you can feel braking.

Unfortunately, I have not. I know of one other person in NNJ who has worked at at a toyota/lexus dealer for 20 years. I don't want to post his info here so I will PM you instead. Also, if you check out either of these, I'd appreciate hearing what your experiences were. Thanks.

Thank you. PM received and replied.

hey 1999ls400, may i ask how much you paid for your car? i'm curious since i bought a nyc lexus with similar issues.....thanx...

Jakemt, I paid about 14500 (not including tax) for the car. Not the best deal around, but it is the color I wanted and there were not that many LS for sale and I got tired of looking. Well, It 's also got the Nakamichi package and chrome wheels which added a little more to the price. How about yours? It seems to me that a 2000 costs quite some more than the 99. That's whay I went with a 99.

Thanks vgb for the info! I'll do my research.

I know you haven't dealt with them. But have you heard of anything at all about how good they are, through word of mouth maybe?

Hi there, finally bought a 99 LS400 with 90500 miles! Need to have some work done, timing belt/tensioner/idler pulleys/water pump/cam & crank seals etc, as well as two front lower control arms.

Anyone knows good mechanics in New Jersey/NYC area that works on lexus?(northern NJ prefered but not big deal) Lower price is good, but not the most important. Honesty and quality of work are the highest priority. I don't think many corner garages have done many timing belt changes for LS400. So would prefer someone regularly working on lexus with adequate experience.

I will consider dealer as well, especially the ones you have had good personal experience with.

Would appreicate any helpful info!