We own a Lexus LS400 that we've had since 1993. It has been fabulously
reliable and we'll probably never sell it.

One thing that really puts me in awe is that in all the time we've had it,
and it's a daily driver, the only lamps that have burned out are the two
cornering lamps (that were a major pain to get at). That's it. All other
lamps are original. Never have had an experience like that before, but then
this is our first premium brand car. We've had Fords, and GM's, and Mazda's,
and Chevy's and none were like the Ls in terms of the lamps lasting so long.

So this raises the question of whether this is a Lexus thing, or is it a
high-priced spread thing. Do Merc and Bimmer and Infiniti drivers enjoy this
lack-of-hassles luxury, too? Be nice if it were true, because we're
considering a Merc E-Class diesel or a 330i or a GS as a second car. (the
first for the fuel economy and the others for fun-to-drive, neither of which
does Lexus do real well, sigh). Not to say that long-life lamps is a
deal-maker, but it IS a real luxury one gets used to.

GRL