1998 Lexus LS400 Review & Road Test at Automotive.com
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1998 Lexus LS400 Review

Below is a full, detailed review and road test of the 1998 Lexus LS400 written by either the experts at New Car Test Drive or by one of Automotive.com's very own. A full evaluation of the driving experience, price, equipment, and specs are here in a ...     read more
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1998 Lexus LS400 Review

This may be the perfect luxury car.
Introduction
The LexusLS 400 is the ultimate Japanese luxury car. And to Baby Boomers -- who came of age in Corollas,

Camrys, Civics and Accords -- it may be the ultimate luxury car, period

Aiming between prestigious European sedans and traditional American cars, Toyota's luxury division created an

elegant luxury car that is just what many upwardly mobile Boomers want

The LS 400 offers a quieter, more comfortable ride than firmly damped German luxury cars. It offers a more

compact size and better handling than its American counterparts. The LS 400 may not provide quite the handling

response of a BMW 5-Series or Mercedes E-Class on a winding mountain road, but it's close -- closer than

any Cadillac or Lincoln. And the Lexus LS 400 is unmatched for quality, durability and reliability

The biggest change for '98 is under the hood, where sharp engineering has created a more powerful engine. But

the LS 400 also gets a sportier, more aggressive look, along with some high technology

The LS 400 now tops $53,000 and ours reached $60,640. No car has seen its price escalate as quickly as the LS 400's during the '90s. On the other hand, it offers world-class quality and comfort. Next Page


1998 Lexus LS400