Lexus LS400
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LS400

1990-2000RWD
290 hp
0-100 in 6.8s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Lexus LS400

The Lexus LS400 is not a sports car, but it belongs in the JDM conversation because it proved Toyota could build a world-class luxury flagship. The 1UZ-FE V8 is smooth, overbuilt and famous for durability, while the cabin and chassis show the obsessive engineering that launched Lexus as a serious brand.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability98/100
Economy42/100
Insurance Cost48/100
Import Price24/100
Maintenance48/100
Practicality92/100
Parts Availability76/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
5/10 ยท Moderate DIY

1UZ-FE V8 โ€” bulletproof but timing belt requires patience and proper tools.

Technical Specs

Engine

4.0L V8 (1UZ-FE)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

290 hp

Torque

407 Nm

Weight

1750 kg

0-100 km/t

6.8s

Production Years

1990-2000

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$30,863

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ28,315

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +6%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +68%

Price history

$18,371
2021
$21,057
2022
$23,744
2023
$26,430
2024
$29,116
2025
$30,863
2026
C+

Investment Grade ยท Sensible

The Lexus LS400 (1990-2000) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (98/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (48/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (76/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +6.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 36/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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