from ls buying guide thread

[Matthew_McNally]

this is excellent wanda - I am sure that many people will fnd this very useful.

Thank you ;)

[Gareth Coe]

That's some useful stuff - thanks for sharing :)

[zorax2]

Having just purchased a used '99 LS 400 with these issues, remember to check the condition of the headlamps for condensaton (expensive or time consuming to repair) and the condition of the hoods struts (about $75 - $125 each for OEM struts).