Qafas Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi everyone, I just sold my 91 LS400, and am looking to buy a 98-00 model. No luck so far finding a decent car, except this one. Please take a look at the ad and comment on whether or not this seems like a decent buy. I plan to make the 3 hour drive tommorrow to check the car out. I have read the layman's guide, and will watch out for the things mentioned therein. If there are any other issues that I should especially watch out for, please do let me know. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/view/vde...ar_id=180004002 Thank you AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 carfax looks clean, one owner, private registration, in Ill. Looks like it's been for sale though for quite a while. Makes me curious why? Price doesn't seem to be out of line. Date: Mileage Reading: Source: General Comments: 09/24/1997 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer 10/15/1997 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Highland Park, IL Registered as personal vehicle 10/29/1997 25 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Highland Park, IL Title #T7302511024 Title issued or updated First owner reported 05/05/2000 21,491 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Lubed oil and filter changed 08/31/2000 21,621 Illinois Motor Vehicle Dept. Barrington, IL Title #T0244258023 Title or registration issued Title issued or updated 02/24/2003 45,000 Illinois Inspection Station Skokie, IL Passed emissions inspection 01/28/2005 60,167 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Indiana Listed as a dealer vehicle 02/18/2005 60,171 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Indiana Listed as a dealer vehicle 03/01/2005 62,777 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Pacific Region Listed as a dealer vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 By the way, that car is in California, and you're in Kansas City. 3 hour drive? How fast do you drive man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well, the KBB retail value for the dealers ZIP code is $22,235 although I found the KYB values to be way high when I bought my 00 LS from a small dealer. It might be a good deal if it has a documented maintenance record, the low miles can be verified, and if the car is in good shape. Has the 60K service been performed? It is odd that the photos are dated March 05 - why hasn't this car been sold before now? I don't see HID headlights on the option list but I suspect it has them since the car was ordered with heated seats, chrome wheels, etc. It does not have the optional wood/leather steering wheel and gearshift - I think the all leather wheel is more comfortable that my wood/leather one. Verify the condition of the chrome wheels - expensive to replate. I think I can see a sunroof in the photo which is good although I've only seen a couple without one. Here is a summary of how the 98 LS was offered: http://www.lexusjax.com/shared/shared/cpo_...00/ls40098.html Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND_LS 4 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Looks like a nice car if you can verify its never been in any accidents. It doesnt seem to have HID's, as they usually dont come on LS's without a wooden wheel/gear shift. If you dont care much for HID's, then it sounds/looks like a nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akewlguy Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 The 98 is a great LEXUS and that seems like a good deal. I would take it for a test drive and make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qafas Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Thanks for the replies guys...and a special thanks to nc211. I had no idea that the car has been on sale for that long....does make me suspicious. But, I think I'll check it out anyway. If everything looks well, perhaps I'll be able to get an even better deal since it has not sold for such a long time. P.S. - I now live in Sacramento, CA...just updated my profile. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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