Mk1,2,3,4 - What Are The Real Differences?

[Ninety-Eight]

I'm browsing the LS400s for sale again having had to sell my Mk4 a couple of months ago. Is there an easy list somewhere like an FAQ which tells you what changes on which models and which years these are applicable to? Or does someone just have the info they can post here.

Thanks.

[Ninety-Eight]

OK as far as I can tell, please correct me if I am wrong.

Mk1 - the "basic" LS400. 250 BHP, 4 speed auto.

Mk2 - some detail changes

Mk3 - "squinty" looking headlight arrangement, longer wheelbase, dual zone climate, improved dash design, 260 BHP engine, better aero, lighter weight

Mk4 - HID headlights, improved aero, sat nav/touch screen in dash, DHP optional, VSC optional, 280 (or 290 depending who you read) BHP, VVTI. 5 speed auto.

So my best bang for buck would come from an early Mk3.

Anyone wish to differ?

[chrisfs]

All on the Lexus site. Here you go:

http://www.lexus.co.uk/used-cars/specifica...=tcm:585-646421

Chris

[graham8370]

This ones a good site undefined

[chrisfs]

That's for the US models, isn't it? Are the specs exactly the same?

[Ninety-Eight]

thanks for the info. It does back up the fact I think I need to be looking at Mk3s. Performance matters to me and its pretty much a full second quicker from 0-60 there.

[simontaylor]

You wont be dissappointed with a Mk-III.

I am on my second one.... so far.

[bazgtr]

I'm browsing the LS400s for sale again having had to sell my Mk4 a couple of months ago. Is there an easy list somewhere like an FAQ which tells you what changes on which models and which years these are applicable to? Or does someone just have the info they can post here.

Thanks.

This is so easy.

Price, Shape and Age.

How's that, What do I win?

Here's a good link for your answers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LS