Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price. I still remember a 1987 Cougar that had most of the same capabilities but the materials were not as good as the ones employed by Lexus. A new strain of softer leather covers the seats and door panels, suitably set off by greater quantities of walnut trim. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating. Even as when I bought it had a problem with a sensor that was quickly resolved.
Stopping power also was formidable-the '98 needed but 116 feet to halt from 60 mph with good pedal modulation and nary a trace of slue. Suspension Front: Independent, double-wishbone, coil springs, gaspressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar. Optional: Electronic Air Suspension with automatic load leveling. We did encounter a few small glitches as far as specific routing commands were concerned, primarily when negotiating relatively obscure minor streets. I don't want the latest or even the last couple iterations of baubles, gizmos, gee-gaws, etc. It has had minimal things needing to be done so far as maintenance is concerned.
The rear gets revised taillamps and a new license-plate housing. It's an accepted fact in the premium luxury sedan field that price is a relative thing. It is not a car that everyday you have to fix something. The car runs very good. Many road trips with the car and drives so smooth on the highway. A diversity antenna in the rear window glass replaces the conventional power mast.
It offers a more compact size and better handling than its American counterparts. After that nothing else has gone wrong. A synthesized female voice offers clear, concise instructions supplemented on screen by easily readable graphics that indicate key distances as well as directional arrows, street names, and main intersections. Find one like this and enjoy an economical luxury car. Full-size spare with alloy wheel.
Still looks good and is very comfortable. The car is just very dependable, well balanced. Next up is a new five-speed automatic transmission with adaptive learning capability that allows it to fine-tune its shift timing to the driver's style. Coupled with the fact that this top-line Lexus outperforms, out-quiets, and out-comforts its venerable predecessor, it seems likely the '98 model will enjoy even greater sales success in an ever-more-demanding market segment. Decent, but not quite the best. Perceived value stands as the ultimate arbiter of who wins and who loses. One needs a practiced eye to spot the specific exterior modifications for '98.
For a luxury sedan, this new Lexus tracks commendably well in corners. I've just installed its fourth set of tires, have replaced the drive belts and water pump four times. Although the basic unibody carries over for '98, Lexus engineers reinforced the entire structure to deliver a smoother, quieter ride. I have the navigation which is quite outdated and can't be updated, 6 disc cd changer, moonroof, wood steering wheel and xenon headlights. Lexus dealer now provides excellent service.
It had always run well for him and I haven't had any major issues. Did the timing belt and water pump at 125,000 miles for the first time. . It is not as silent as they said in the early commercials. What more could you want? All you have to do is cranked it on and get it to go anywhere.
When comparing vehicles using our Rating System, it's important to note that the rating earned by each vehicle correlates only to the models within its class. People think is a brand new car, when I tell them is a 98 they cannot believe it. The Lexus system provides a driver with both aural and visual cues. Which brings us back to the question of perceived value. Unlike other websites and magazines, our ratings are not based solely on a singular road test, but rather a more encompassing batch of criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value. In addition, thicker glass all around and extra sound deadening makes what was already one of the most peaceful passenger compartments in existence even more serene regardless of vehicle speed. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.
Gets about 19 in the city. The truly demanding can opt for an extra dollop of wood on the steering wheel rim and shift knob. Parts can be expensive, but since it does not break often, it is practical. With just all season tires, can be a handful in the winter, but I've never been stuck. On the other hand, it offers world-class quality and comfort. You can interpret our ratings in the following way: 5-Star: Outstanding vehicle.