Farewell to Maxima...
01-06-2002, 07:14 PM
#1
Farewell to Maxima...
but not Maxima.org
My car has been sold to my mom. I have purchased a 93 Lexus LS400, the car that I always wanted
It's Black Jade, which is extremely dark green and black leather interior. 77k miles and amazingly clean car. Everyone who looks at it, thinks it's brand new. It has 16" factory chrome wheels, motorized headrests and seatbelts and memory seats. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this car. It's amazingly quiet, possibly the quietest car in the world. The ride is incredibly smooth and build quality is unbeleivable. I've been wanting this car for almost two years now. I purchased a Maxima while looking for an LS400. My only plans for it is to get FSTB and maybe RSB along with a nice stereo system. I will keep everything else stock. I will also be listing all my Maxima mods that I have (not many) for sale very soon. I'm not leaving .org. It's been like a second home to me. Allowing me to save a lot of money in unnecessary repairs. I will still come to the boards, just not as frequently and of course I'll be in the Parts for sale forum as usual. I'm posting some pictures of what my car looks like. They're not actual pictures of my car, but that is exactly what it looks like minus the tint.
Good luck and happy motoring to all you guys.
Anton
Here's a list of everything that's for sale:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....594#post773268
My car has been sold to my mom. I have purchased a 93 Lexus LS400, the car that I always wanted
It's Black Jade, which is extremely dark green and black leather interior. 77k miles and amazingly clean car. Everyone who looks at it, thinks it's brand new. It has 16" factory chrome wheels, motorized headrests and seatbelts and memory seats. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this car. It's amazingly quiet, possibly the quietest car in the world. The ride is incredibly smooth and build quality is unbeleivable. I've been wanting this car for almost two years now. I purchased a Maxima while looking for an LS400. My only plans for it is to get FSTB and maybe RSB along with a nice stereo system. I will keep everything else stock. I will also be listing all my Maxima mods that I have (not many) for sale very soon. I'm not leaving .org. It's been like a second home to me. Allowing me to save a lot of money in unnecessary repairs. I will still come to the boards, just not as frequently and of course I'll be in the Parts for sale forum as usual. I'm posting some pictures of what my car looks like. They're not actual pictures of my car, but that is exactly what it looks like minus the tint.
Good luck and happy motoring to all you guys.
Anton
Here's a list of everything that's for sale:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....594#post773268
01-06-2002, 07:31 PM
#8
Congratulations... I always looked at your posts about going to such lengths to quiet down the Minima and felt bad, it always seemed it wasn't the car you really wanted. Now you've got it.
01-06-2002, 07:32 PM
#10
Originally posted by MaxDriver98
Should I trade in my 1998 GXE (16,000 miles) for a 1994 LS400? I like it a lot.
Should I trade in my 1998 GXE (16,000 miles) for a 1994 LS400? I like it a lot.
Anton
01-06-2002, 07:37 PM
#12
93 LS400 specifications:
Engine Type 4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve 90° V8, Cast aluminum block and heads
Horsepower 250 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque 260 @ 4,400 RPM
Fuel Recommended Premium Unleaded
Transmission Four Speed Automatic Electronically Controlled with intelligence
Tires 1990-1992: Goodyear Eagle GA P205/65VR15
1993-1994: Goodyear Invicta GA P225/60VR16
Overall Length 196.7"
Width 72"
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Curb to Curb
Max. Towing Capacity 2000 lbs.
Curb Weight 3,858
Fuel Tank 22.5 Gals.
Miles Per Gallon EPA city 18, hwy 23. Observed during aprox. 1000 miles of road testing, 19 MPG
Acceleration 0 to 60 7.9 seconds
1/4 mile in 15.7???
Standard Equipment
4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 Engine
Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence
4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
Speed sensing, progressive power rack and pinion steering
Four-wheel disc antilock brakes
Driver side air bag 1990-1992, Driver and front passenger air bags 1993 and later
Vehicle and audio Theft Deterrent System
Automatic air conditioning. (CFC free with filter only on '93 and later.)
Automatic headlamps ('93 and later)
Fog lamps
Dual power heated outside mirrors
Liquid crystal day/night inside rearview mirror
Power windows and door locks
Leather seats and door panels (earlier models had a cloth seat option.) California Walnut wood trim
'90 - '92, 8 way power seat for driver, 4 way power for passenger, '93 and later, both seats were 8 way power.
Tilt and telescoping steering column with automatic tilt-away when exiting car.
AM/FM stereo cassette high output audio system with 7 speakers including sub-woofer
Tool kit and first aid kit.
Outside temperature gauge ('93 and later)
Engine Type 4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve 90° V8, Cast aluminum block and heads
Horsepower 250 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque 260 @ 4,400 RPM
Fuel Recommended Premium Unleaded
Transmission Four Speed Automatic Electronically Controlled with intelligence
Tires 1990-1992: Goodyear Eagle GA P205/65VR15
1993-1994: Goodyear Invicta GA P225/60VR16
Overall Length 196.7"
Width 72"
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Curb to Curb
Max. Towing Capacity 2000 lbs.
Curb Weight 3,858
Fuel Tank 22.5 Gals.
Miles Per Gallon EPA city 18, hwy 23. Observed during aprox. 1000 miles of road testing, 19 MPG
Acceleration 0 to 60 7.9 seconds
1/4 mile in 15.7???
Standard Equipment
4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 Engine
Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence
4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
Speed sensing, progressive power rack and pinion steering
Four-wheel disc antilock brakes
Driver side air bag 1990-1992, Driver and front passenger air bags 1993 and later
Vehicle and audio Theft Deterrent System
Automatic air conditioning. (CFC free with filter only on '93 and later.)
Automatic headlamps ('93 and later)
Fog lamps
Dual power heated outside mirrors
Liquid crystal day/night inside rearview mirror
Power windows and door locks
Leather seats and door panels (earlier models had a cloth seat option.) California Walnut wood trim
'90 - '92, 8 way power seat for driver, 4 way power for passenger, '93 and later, both seats were 8 way power.
Tilt and telescoping steering column with automatic tilt-away when exiting car.
AM/FM stereo cassette high output audio system with 7 speakers including sub-woofer
Tool kit and first aid kit.
Outside temperature gauge ('93 and later)
01-06-2002, 07:41 PM
#15
One more thing. KBB shows $17.5 value for dealer retail. I paid $12.8 + lic/tax/smog/reg and walked out for $14k flat out the door. The car will be paid off in 3-4 months as I get paid for my Maxima. The car was purchased with brand new tires, brand new brakes and I would rate the overall condition about 12 on a scale of 10 for a 9 year old car 
My insurance will be roughly $2800 per year which is like $100 more than the Max.
Anton
My insurance will be roughly $2800 per year which is like $100 more than the Max.
Anton
01-06-2002, 09:13 PM
#20
Donating Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,941
I've always really liked those LS400's with that EXACT colour combo! A good choice for sure.
I remember reading about the LS400 when it first came out and how much the car editors gushed about how quiet and refined it was. Apparently it's like buying a slightly softer V8 Mercedes.
I remember reading about the LS400 when it first came out and how much the car editors gushed about how quiet and refined it was. Apparently it's like buying a slightly softer V8 Mercedes.
01-06-2002, 10:12 PM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,441
Wow, she heavy
Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
93 LS400 specifications:
Engine Type 4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve 90° V8, Cast aluminum block and heads
Horsepower 250 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque 260 @ 4,400 RPM
Fuel Recommended Premium Unleaded
Transmission Four Speed Automatic Electronically Controlled with intelligence
Tires 1990-1992: Goodyear Eagle GA P205/65VR15
1993-1994: Goodyear Invicta GA P225/60VR16
Overall Length 196.7"
Width 72"
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Curb to Curb
Max. Towing Capacity 2000 lbs.
Curb Weight 3,858
Fuel Tank 22.5 Gals.
Miles Per Gallon EPA city 18, hwy 23. Observed during aprox. 1000 miles of road testing, 19 MPG
Acceleration 0 to 60 7.9 seconds
1/4 mile in 15.7???
Standard Equipment
4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 Engine
Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence
4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
Speed sensing, progressive power rack and pinion steering
Four-wheel disc antilock brakes
Driver side air bag 1990-1992, Driver and front passenger air bags 1993 and later
Vehicle and audio Theft Deterrent System
Automatic air conditioning. (CFC free with filter only on '93 and later.)
Automatic headlamps ('93 and later)
Fog lamps
Dual power heated outside mirrors
Liquid crystal day/night inside rearview mirror
Power windows and door locks
Leather seats and door panels (earlier models had a cloth seat option.) California Walnut wood trim
'90 - '92, 8 way power seat for driver, 4 way power for passenger, '93 and later, both seats were 8 way power.
Tilt and telescoping steering column with automatic tilt-away when exiting car.
AM/FM stereo cassette high output audio system with 7 speakers including sub-woofer
Tool kit and first aid kit.
Outside temperature gauge ('93 and later)
93 LS400 specifications:
Engine Type 4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve 90° V8, Cast aluminum block and heads
Horsepower 250 @ 5,600 RPM
Torque 260 @ 4,400 RPM
Fuel Recommended Premium Unleaded
Transmission Four Speed Automatic Electronically Controlled with intelligence
Tires 1990-1992: Goodyear Eagle GA P205/65VR15
1993-1994: Goodyear Invicta GA P225/60VR16
Overall Length 196.7"
Width 72"
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Curb to Curb
Max. Towing Capacity 2000 lbs.
Curb Weight 3,858
Fuel Tank 22.5 Gals.
Miles Per Gallon EPA city 18, hwy 23. Observed during aprox. 1000 miles of road testing, 19 MPG
Acceleration 0 to 60 7.9 seconds
1/4 mile in 15.7???
Standard Equipment
4.0-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 Engine
Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence
4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
Speed sensing, progressive power rack and pinion steering
Four-wheel disc antilock brakes
Driver side air bag 1990-1992, Driver and front passenger air bags 1993 and later
Vehicle and audio Theft Deterrent System
Automatic air conditioning. (CFC free with filter only on '93 and later.)
Automatic headlamps ('93 and later)
Fog lamps
Dual power heated outside mirrors
Liquid crystal day/night inside rearview mirror
Power windows and door locks
Leather seats and door panels (earlier models had a cloth seat option.) California Walnut wood trim
'90 - '92, 8 way power seat for driver, 4 way power for passenger, '93 and later, both seats were 8 way power.
Tilt and telescoping steering column with automatic tilt-away when exiting car.
AM/FM stereo cassette high output audio system with 7 speakers including sub-woofer
Tool kit and first aid kit.
Outside temperature gauge ('93 and later)
01-07-2002, 12:29 AM
#23
congrats man
you know how i feel already
But yes, These cars are smooth as silk.... for the YEAR they are amazing.... even when they are a good 9 years old with 100k miles +, they still drive solid as if they have 20k miles.. no joke. Definately the best cruiser, comfort car for the $...... congrats man.
But yes, These cars are smooth as silk.... for the YEAR they are amazing.... even when they are a good 9 years old with 100k miles +, they still drive solid as if they have 20k miles.. no joke. Definately the best cruiser, comfort car for the $...... congrats man.
01-07-2002, 03:12 AM
#26
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Good choice....I remember when i was like 10 the LS400 was my favorite car.....I was obsessed, I'd make my mom take me to the Lexus dealer so I could look at them....lol....the only drawback is in performance, with a 0-60 time of around 8.7 seconds...but hey who cares it's a luxury car.....congrats!
01-07-2002, 03:43 AM
#27
Nice!
Anton! It's your old sound deadening buddy. HAHA.
Thanks for all of the help with everything. Hopefully, I can get a lot of interior parts off of you, as mine are very worn out.
Enjoy your new car! I've been in my friends (his parents' actually) and it's soo great!
Thanks for all of the help with everything. Hopefully, I can get a lot of interior parts off of you, as mine are very worn out.
Enjoy your new car! I've been in my friends (his parents' actually) and it's soo great!
01-07-2002, 04:45 AM
#28
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,161
Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
One more thing. KBB shows $17.5 value for dealer retail. I paid $12.8 + lic/tax/smog/reg and walked out for $14k flat out the door. The car will be paid off in 3-4 months as I get paid for my Maxima. The car was purchased with brand new tires, brand new brakes and I would rate the overall condition about 12 on a scale of 10 for a 9 year old car
My insurance will be roughly $2800 per year which is like $100 more than the Max.
Anton
One more thing. KBB shows $17.5 value for dealer retail. I paid $12.8 + lic/tax/smog/reg and walked out for $14k flat out the door. The car will be paid off in 3-4 months as I get paid for my Maxima. The car was purchased with brand new tires, brand new brakes and I would rate the overall condition about 12 on a scale of 10 for a 9 year old car
My insurance will be roughly $2800 per year which is like $100 more than the Max.
Anton
01-07-2002, 06:48 AM
#32
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 468
LS is a very successful car in every way. It started its style just right. Someone said it was too conservative, but I'd say it was conservatively beautiful. Over the years it changed a little but overall style is the same to me. My taste is that luxury car should be a little conservative and serious. Not like Nissan and some other brands that at each redesign the designers have a real headache what to change what to keep, and often come out with love/hate things...
I have a feeling some day I will also own one ...
Congratulations.
I have a feeling some day I will also own one ...
Congratulations.
01-07-2002, 07:09 AM
#33
sweet Anton , but us Nissaners woulda liked a Q45
its a shame cuz you did alota hard work yourself on your maxima... good luck show up to the meets
and let us know what you have planned for the lex
its a shame cuz you did alota hard work yourself on your maxima... good luck show up to the meets
and let us know what you have planned for the lex
01-07-2002, 08:58 AM
#36
Niiiice. That's the best looking LS400 in my book. You've got a GREAT car. That sucker idles so smoothly, you have to pop the hood to know that the damn engine is on!
Logical next move for a guy who had the ultime sound deadened Maxima
DW
Logical next move for a guy who had the ultime sound deadened Maxima
DW
01-07-2002, 10:42 AM
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 468
Just recalled that when before I decided on my 2000 RX300, I talked with my company colleague who used to have LS400 but later he sold it back to the dealer and then got a new Porche (spelling?). I asked what's wrong with LS400. He said absolutely nothing wrong but it's so smooth and so good that it's not his personality any more.