Data on the 2000 Lexus GS400 Base
In 2000 Lexus released the GS400 Base to the car-buying market. The GS400 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 26 highway miles and 19 city. The GS400 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Lexus GS400 Engine Specs
The GS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
Fuel is handled for the GS400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The GS400 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,365. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the GS400 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2000 GS400 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Lexus GS400 Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GS400.
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