lexusonthelake Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Just when I was thinking about selling my 94 LS with 117k and upgrading, I had to dump almost 3k in repairs. The ABS actuator pump (part alone was $1988) and at the same time, the infamous power steering pump was beginning to leak...OUCH! Should have the car back today or tomorrow. Just wondering if everyone thinks I should sell and upgrade or keep her? I have meticulously maintained her at the dealer and keep reading about folks turning 200k+ miles. Anyone looking for a 94 LS, I could be convinced :) Black jade with tan interior Gold Package new tires all maintenance completed and more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Just when I was thinking about selling my 94 LS with 117k and upgrading, I had to dump almost 3k in repairs. The ABS actuator pump (part alone was $1988) and at the same time, the infamous power steering pump was beginning to leak...OUCH! Should have the car back today or tomorrow. Just wondering if everyone thinks I should sell and upgrade or keep her? I have meticulously maintained her at the dealer and keep reading about folks turning 200k+ miles.Anyone looking for a 94 LS, I could be convinced :) Black jade with tan interior Gold Package new tires all maintenance completed and more... ← How much are you looking to get ? Post pix please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexusonthelake Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 Not sure on price but somewhere in the range of 8500-9500k. I'll try and post some pics later this week. Just when I was thinking about selling my 94 LS with 117k and upgrading, I had to dump almost 3k in repairs. The ABS actuator pump (part alone was $1988) and at the same time, the infamous power steering pump was beginning to leak...OUCH! Should have the car back today or tomorrow. Just wondering if everyone thinks I should sell and upgrade or keep her? I have meticulously maintained her at the dealer and keep reading about folks turning 200k+ miles.Anyone looking for a 94 LS, I could be convinced :) Black jade with tan interior Gold Package new tires all maintenance completed and more... ← How much are you looking to get ? Post pix please. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGR Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 There are inexpensive work arounds for most problems. You could have gotten a used ABS actuator cheap from TAP Recycling. You could have cleaned the two filters in the PS system and installed a new $80 air valve to alleviate leaks. Or if the pump itself was leaking either buy and install a $21. power steering reseal kit or buy and install a new $120 rebuilt PS pump from Autozone It is always cheaper to fix an older Lexus than to buy a newer one (if the older one was purchased new or near new and reasonably maintained over the years as yours was) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexusonthelake Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 I wish I was more mechanically inclined to perform all these repairs as described which would have saved me a bundle. I knew that some of the repairs could have been fixed more cheaply; however, not being able to do it myself and not being aware of a good lexus mechanic in the twin cities area other than the dealer pushed me over the edge :cries: Not sure on price but somewhere in the range of 8500-9500k. I'll try and post some pics later this week. Just when I was thinking about selling my 94 LS with 117k and upgrading, I had to dump almost 3k in repairs. The ABS actuator pump (part alone was $1988) and at the same time, the infamous power steering pump was beginning to leak...OUCH! Should have the car back today or tomorrow. Just wondering if everyone thinks I should sell and upgrade or keep her? I have meticulously maintained her at the dealer and keep reading about folks turning 200k+ miles.Anyone looking for a 94 LS, I could be convinced :) Black jade with tan interior Gold Package new tires all maintenance completed and more... ← How much are you looking to get ? Post pix please. ← ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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