Faster Than It Looks: 1998 Lexus GS400 - Hot Take

Today we take a look at the 1st gen Lexus GS400 and go for a drive. How does it hold up to it's European rivals? Is it still fun to drive all these years later? Comment down below your thoughts!

Big thanks to Chris B for letting us try this thing. He has a lot more videos on his channel which you can check out below.

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Specs:
Model: 1998 Lexus GS400
Mods: None
Engine: 4.0 Naturally Aspirated V8 (1UZ)
Driveline: Front Engine RWD
Power: 300hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic
Curb Weight: 3690 lbs
MPG: 15 city/21 Highway, 18 combined
0-60: 5.7 Seconds
2024 Values: ~ $8,000 - $12,000

Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Exhaust Clips
1:13 Initial Impressions
3:50 Manual Mode
5:04 Power Test
5:45 "Fart Noise"
6:12 Highway On Ramp
7:52 More Thoughts
9:40 Hot Take
10:58 Score

[slikk_]

Coming from the owner of a 02 gs430 and a 99 gs400, these cars are “the perfect car”. Does everything great..

[travisstamp]

My gs400 with 278k miles, is by far the best car ive ever had. 100+ miles a day, donuts, occasional drifting...it's never let me down.

[andrew.g]

What a lovely car, always loved these when they’re in good shape, almost got a blue 98 GS300 before my Talon

[CPMUNSEY]

Lexus may have taken the head light design from Merc but they look a lot better on the Lexus.

[sambaldus]

Why cant we have cars like this anymore, they are overflowing with character! New cars are so soulless and bland.

[williamrogers.]

Pretty nifty. I like simple though. Enjoy!