First Impressions 1999 Lexus LS400 Base
A lot has been said about the Lexus LS400 for 1999. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the LS400 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door LS400 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.
Lexus LS400 Engine Specs
The LS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
LS400 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the LS400 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $53,805, with an invoice cost of $45,648. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1999 LS400 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.
The 1999 LS400 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
Conclusion
The 1998 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS400 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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LEXUS LS 400 CAR COVER 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 |  |
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US $25.95 | 7h 6m |
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New Cabin Air Filter Lexus LS400 2000 99 98 97 96 95 Car Auto Parts 1999 1998 | |
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US $9.38 | 9d 4h 42m |
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LEXUS 1998 1999 2000 2001 ES300 GS300 GS400 LS400 LX470 OWNERS OWNERS MANUAL | |
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US $4.45 | 18d 2h 20m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS400, Sedan, United States market
I loved mine.
I saw the recent news about Lexuss and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a car like the LS400.