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SearChart · 28 December 2023, 03:52 AM

Been wanting a large luxurious vehicle for a while, this one popped up for sale in just the right spec and condition.

1998 Lexus LS400, 4 litre V8, it drives wonderfully and is a lot more fuel efficient than I anticipated.

RichM · 28 December 2023, 04:19 AM

Very nice! Congrats Bas.

Jackie Daytona · 28 December 2023, 04:21 AM

The Ls400 is a fantastic car. Congratulations! Looks very well cared for.

alex.cicollo · 28 December 2023, 04:34 AM

Very happy for you! Well done!!

Dr. Robert · 28 December 2023, 04:35 AM

Cool classic. Congratulations

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SearChart · 28 December 2023, 04:36 AM

Thanks gents!

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Cool classic. Congratulations

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Thanks!
I still have the old Volvo as well

Watch-Geek · 28 December 2023, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Thanks gents!

Thanks!

I still have the old Volvo as well

...and you bought probably the ONLY car that will be as durable and reliable as your old Volvo!
Well done sir

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pk552502 · 28 December 2023, 04:46 AM

I love it. beautiful design. These older cars provide a more relaxing driving experience in my opinion.

Lawlex · 28 December 2023, 04:53 AM

Congratulations! A great pick-up!

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piratfisk · 28 December 2023, 05:04 AM

Excellent purchase. That car will outlast you. The Lexus LS line is so over-engineered. So much better than the 7-series & S-class of that era. There are also drop-in kits to replace the now antique GPS system with one for Apple CarPlay. I was looking to do the same, as I'm eyeing a GS450H purchase.

HHIslander · 28 December 2023, 05:19 AM

Congrats, excellent choice. One of the best engines ever made. There are folks who have gotten over a million miles on it.

SearChart · 28 December 2023, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

...and you bought probably the ONLY car that will be as durable and reliable as your old Volvo!
Well done sir

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Definitely! although it might not be a perfectly sensible car in this small country, they hate everything that isn't a subcompact 3 cylinder over here

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I love it. beautiful design. These older cars provide a more relaxing driving experience in my opinion.

It's definitely got a calming effect, the old Volvo has the same effect

There was a Subaru WRX that wanted some action on the way back, and I smoked him

I'm surprised at how stable and quiet it is at 200km/h+ (120mph?).
It'll be a swift little trip to Geneva in two weeks, nothing but autobahn. If I can cancel my flight still

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

Excellent purchase. That car will outlast you. The Lexus LS line is so over-engineered. So much better than the 7-series & S-class of that era. There are also drop-in kits to replace the now antique GPS system with one for Apple CarPlay. I was looking to do the same, as I'm eyeing a GS450H purchase.

The S and 7 series were never an option, I've driven the latest S a couple of times, but simply cannot afford to own one at this point in life.
Maybe one day, the S680 is my absolute dream daily.

Gerardus · 28 December 2023, 05:28 AM

Proficiat Bas

Porschen · 28 December 2023, 05:38 AM

That generation of LS is the OG. Very nice.

Michael1968 · 28 December 2023, 05:39 AM

Lovely car

Congratulations

SearChart · 28 December 2023, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerardus

Proficiat Bas

Dankjewel!

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Originally Posted by Porschen

That generation of LS is the OG. Very nice.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Michael1968

Lovely car

Congratulations

SearChart · 28 December 2023, 05:46 AM

Oh and for those wondering, yes that is €1,89/liter.
That would be $7,95/gallon.

Cru Jones · 28 December 2023, 05:57 AM

Sweet ride, many congrats!

Ferdelious · 28 December 2023, 06:26 AM

Congrats! It's in amazing condition for being 25 years old.

1st amg · 28 December 2023, 06:41 AM

Love that series…great pickup Bas, that V8 sounds yummy too

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Carguy87 · 28 December 2023, 07:45 AM

My grandfather had a white one same spec as his last car before he stopped driving. An amazing machine and my aunt still drives it today.

Congrats on the ride!!

Nikrnic · 28 December 2023, 07:47 AM

Congrats! That's a nice looker. We also have a Lexus. Enjoy!!...

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superdog · 28 December 2023, 08:01 AM

Huge congrats. Big fan.

And glad to read the Volvo is still here too!

piratfisk · 28 December 2023, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Oh and for those wondering, yes that is €1,89/liter.
That would be $7,95/gallon.

Oh gosh, I thought SoCal was steep. Currently around $5.50/gal (EUR 1.32/liter).

fskywalker · 28 December 2023, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Been wanting a large luxurious vehicle for a while, this one popped up for sale in just the right spec and condition.

1998 Lexus LS400, 4 litre V8, it drives wonderfully and is a lot more fuel efficient than I anticipated.

Congrats Bas !!

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RW16610 · 28 December 2023, 08:39 AM

Congratulations, Bas!

airchitect · 28 December 2023, 09:00 AM

Where did you find that thing? A museum? It looks mint! Congrats!

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Bluside · 28 December 2023, 09:09 AM

Nice find. Looks great. Enjoy.

Deacon · 28 December 2023, 09:23 AM

Congrats! Love the looks of the old Lexus models

East Bay Rider · 28 December 2023, 09:34 AM

Big congratulations.

28 December 2023, 04:19 AM	#2
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,365	Very nice! Congrats Bas. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

28 December 2023, 04:21 AM	#3
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,873	The Ls400 is a fantastic car. Congratulations! Looks very well cared for. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

28 December 2023, 04:35 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,472	Cool classic. Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 December 2023, 05:04 AM	#10
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,129	Excellent purchase. That car will outlast you. The Lexus LS line is so over-engineered. So much better than the 7-series & S-class of that era. There are also drop-in kits to replace the now antique GPS system with one for Apple CarPlay. I was looking to do the same, as I'm eyeing a GS450H purchase. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 5396G; 15550ST; 384.029

28 December 2023, 05:28 AM	#13
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,890	Proficiat Bas __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

28 December 2023, 04:34 AM	#4
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 1,939	Very happy for you! Well done!!

28 December 2023, 04:46 AM	#8
pk552502 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Paul Location: ohio Watch: 16570 black Posts: 442	I love it. beautiful design. These older cars provide a more relaxing driving experience in my opinion.

28 December 2023, 04:53 AM	#9
Lawlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Dublin Watch: Explorer Posts: 210	Congratulations! A great pick-up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 December 2023, 05:19 AM	#11
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,195	Congrats, excellent choice. One of the best engines ever made. There are folks who have gotten over a million miles on it.

28 December 2023, 05:38 AM	#14
Porschen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 230	That generation of LS is the OG. Very nice.

28 December 2023, 05:39 AM	#15
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Lovely car Congratulations

28 December 2023, 05:57 AM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,531	Sweet ride, many congrats!

28 December 2023, 06:26 AM	#19
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,181	Congrats! It's in amazing condition for being 25 years old. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

28 December 2023, 06:41 AM	#20
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,514	Love that series…great pickup Bas, that V8 sounds yummy too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 December 2023, 07:45 AM	#21
Carguy87 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 3,583	My grandfather had a white one same spec as his last car before he stopped driving. An amazing machine and my aunt still drives it today. Congrats on the ride!! __________________ Rolex: James Cameron 126660, 126710BLNR jubilee Omega: Speedmaster Moonphase Tag Heuer: Monaco blue dial, Formula One alarm Tudor: Black Bay GMT Opaline

28 December 2023, 07:47 AM	#22
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Congrats! That's a nice looker. We also have a Lexus. Enjoy!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

28 December 2023, 08:01 AM	#23
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,707	Huge congrats. Big fan. And glad to read the Volvo is still here too! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

28 December 2023, 08:39 AM	#26
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,985	Congratulations, Bas!

28 December 2023, 09:00 AM	#27
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,785	Where did you find that thing? A museum? It looks mint! Congrats! Sent using Tapatalk

28 December 2023, 09:09 AM	#28
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,069	Nice find. Looks great. Enjoy.

28 December 2023, 09:23 AM	#29
Deacon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 23	Congrats! Love the looks of the old Lexus models

28 December 2023, 09:34 AM	#30
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,901	Big congratulations. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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