Lexus LS (1990 - 2000) 4.0 V8 4d Auto (95) Owner Review

4.0 V8 4d Auto (95)
Lexus LS Saloon (1990-)

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In their own words

I purchased this car to fill a desire I had for owning a V8 powered luxury limousine. It has met all my expectations and proved extremely reliable despite being nearly 20 years old and fairly high mileage. These vehicles have presence on the road with fantastic performance and refinement. The interior holds up well to usage and is very comfortable and spacious. These cars are packed with technology. Mine has an LPG conversion so running costs are affordable and means I can use it everyday. Parking is a problem due its sheer size plus poor manoeuvrability. This vehicle needs regular maintenance on fluids and items that will wear over time in order to ensure long life. In summary this is one of the best used cars you can buy look out for one in good condition and buy it.

How reliable do you find the car?

Had a problem with centre display climate control backlight not working. Needed replacement bulbs from a donor unit. Tricky to repair but a minor issue. Also I disconnected the antenna motor as it does not extend all the way up and retract properly when using the stereo. Tried to repair it with no luck but it doesn't bother me.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Family, friends and work colleagues ask me all the time about it and can't believe how much car I got for just over £3K. Its a unique and rare limo that continues to surprise. This has to be the smoothest V8 engine I've ever experienced. Motorway miles are effortless. Spare parts can be hard to come by but do your research and they can be found.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Peter Brennan Jnr recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased May 2016
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 138,000 miles
  • Average MPG 17 mpg