I had a 1999 LS400. Great car, A 98+ is the oldest I would own though. I also had a 93 SC400 with the 1UZ-FE and 4 speed auto. The upgraded trans and engine in the 98+ is well worth it. I later owned an 03 GS430 with the 4.3L engine and that was another improvement. Anyway, Lexus had some good cars back then.