First Impressions 2000 Lexus LS400 Base
The 2000 LS400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LS400 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.
Performance
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 fuel system for the 2000 LS400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 21.90 gallons.
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 LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 56.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $54,005, with an invoice cost of $45,818. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the LS400 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2000 LS400 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
Conclusion
The 1999 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 2000 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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Replacement OEM Gas Shocks Struts 1990 2000 Lexus LS400 Front Rear Set |  |
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US $489.95 | 9d 13h |
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Lexus LS400 LS 400 Service Repair Manual 1995 2000 | |
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US $8.98 | 9d 9h 28m |
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US $45.99 | 26d 15h 45m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS400, Sedan, United States market