I was just talking to a Lexus mechanic about issues in earlier (90-95ish) LS400s. He said that while the drivetrains tend to be bulletproof, the power steering system tends may have problems on older/high-mileage cars. He said that just a hose can cost $400+!!! (A very high-pressure hose, mind...
For the last few months I've been shopping around for 98-00 in Southern California. I'm trying to keep the price below 20k, so that probably rules out most 01 and newer.
First of all, from what I undertstand the 98-00 LS400 and GS400 both use the 1ZUFE engine, though the GS400 has pistons...