Lexus 1989-2010
The words ‘Lexus’ and ‘collector car’ were destined never to appear in the same paragraph but here we are looking at several models that enjoy strong demand and appreciating prices.
You will probably never pay new car price for an LS400 but the money available for well-preserved cars is increasing and $15,000 is viable for an excellent example of the LS400 or a later GS300.
| Buyer’s Guide: Lexus GS300
Even more desirable is the SC430 convertible which cost $160K new and now brings a fifth of that. Also worth a punt at around $20K is the GS450H hybrid. For serious performance at a bargain price (for now) the 5.0-litre IS F currently costs a third of its new-car price but is climbing.
LS400 1989-00 $10,080 [8]
LS430 2001-05 $14,200 [10]
GS300 1998-02 $8380 [16]
GS300 2003-06 $13,425 [9]
IS F 5.0 (2007-10) $46,495 [5]
SC430 $23,055 [6]
GS450H $19,665 [7]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2021 Japanese Classic & Performance Value Guide.
| 2020 Market Review: Lexus 1989-2006
From Unique Cars #454, June 2021