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I test drove a 2000 Lexus LS400 today with 74,000 miles. Everything seemed perfect except for a shimmy in the front wheels about 55-60 mph. Below 55 no shimmy, above 55 (went to 75) no shimmy. Seller is asking $18,000 which I believe to be a very good price.

Any suggestions as what the shimmy could be? Serious condition? Expensive?

Thanks.

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Sounds like new rotors are needed.

Thanks, SK. The shimmy did not occur when braking, just when accelerating to 70mph. Could that still be rotors?

I had that problem around 80Mph, comes and goes. A good tire balance should take care of the issue. But then again, i cannot be 100% certain its the samething your talking about.

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Thanks to those who responded with the good advice. Finally got the time to get a computer balance of the tires and that took care of the shimmy. Solid as a rock now.

Now, if I could just get the air conditioning figured out (another thread).

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