VIN: JT8UF11E3L0007902
Engine: 4.0-liter 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Colo: Dark Taupe Metallic
Odometer: 171,210
Super original and very well maintained — this LS 400 is a time capsule that still smells like 1990. Every button, feature, and electrical system is fully operational, and it’s ready to be driven and enjoyed.
Carfax also reflects extensive, consistent maintenance under previous ownership, with 16 documented service history records and 40 detailed records in total — the car was serviced regularly for over a decade at the same shop (Lance’s Superior Auto Repair in Wilsonville, OR), including routine oil and filter changes, A/C system service, brake fluid flushes, an alternator replacement, and a full maintenance inspection covering brakes, fluids, lights, steering, and transmission as recently as July 2024. Oregon emissions records show consistent passing inspections throughout the car’s life.
Power comes from the legendary 4.0-liter 1UZ-FE V8, factory rated at 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with the original four-speed automatic transmission. The car is equipped with speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, and stopping power is handled by anti-lock disc brakes. Driving feel can only be described as perfect for the marque — smooth and refined. There is light oil seepage from the oil pan.
The exterior is finished in the desirable Dark Taupe Metallic, presenting well with deep gloss and shine. As expected for a car of its age, there are some paint chips and a few minor scrapes present throughout the body. The glass is free of cracks.
The cabin is in excellent condition — the headliner is clean and free of defects, and wear is minimal throughout, with only a small patch of wear on the passenger seat bottom and light scratching on some interior plastics. Notably, this car features the rare fabric seat upholstery option, believed to have been fitted to somewhere between roughly 1% and 5% of all North American LS 400s, making this a genuinely uncommon find for collectors and enthusiasts. The seats are power-adjustable.
A well-documented, low-owner-turnover LS 400 with a clean Carfax, a rare interior option, and the kind of consistent maintenance history that’s hard to find on a 35-year-old car. Ready to be driven and enjoyed.
$8,800
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