Leased this car in 1990 when no one had ever heard of a "Leex-is". Three years later I bought out the lease and never looked back. Today it has over 264,000 miles on it and the engine is still as strong as ever. In 24 years I may have put 4K in non-scheduled repairs in this car. Mileage averaged 22 mpg combined.

its 20 years old & still going strong! but be prepared......

monique8, 03/20/2011

1990 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan

This is my first car I got it at about 205xxx the best buy I ever made! This car is powerful and the handling is so smooth that cars half its age cant compare. VERY reliable it has never broken down on me and I drive A LOT I feel totally safe in this car. Its so quite you can barely tell its on. BUT be prepared the cost of maintenance is high a regular tuneup will run you about $300 a …

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hawk, 09/29/2002

1990 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan

i love this car. everything standard is all you will ever need, plenty of power and other features.

Great vehicle

db, 05/19/2005

1990 Lexus LS 400 4dr Sedan

My husband bought a new Lexus LS 400 in 1990. I thought it was just a nice car, looks good, handles easily, and is very fast. I used to feel the car was going to take off like a jet airplane! Sadly, my husband died in 1999, but i'm still driving his "baby". Ironically, I've actually put more miles on the car, than he did. It now has 198,000 miles. no clock display, tape player doesn't …

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Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$203/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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