Logan4Lexus Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Recently I've been looking around for a Lexus LS400, the only one relatively close to me right now is a 98' and has 217k miles on it with the timing belt last changed at 90k miles for $3000. Is this a good buy, and what do you think it would cost me to fully repair the vehicle? (All the bells and whistles that may need maintance) If this isn't a good buy, because it seems it wasn't exactly well maintained, what should I be looking for in a Lexus LS400 for a price range of about $3500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exhaustgases Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I think its worth it too look for a higher priced lower mileage car. There are lots of very low mileage LS400's in Florida I would shop around. Why buy high miles and have to put lots of $ into it? I'll PM some cl links, if I post em here they just run out and are bothersome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billydpowell Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 listen to bob, good thinking.. my 99 LS400 has 243k on it and still runs silent (nearly) and smooth... but I can just feel it getting a little loose and beginning to need more attention and restoration than I want to give it.... at 80+ I dont think I will live long enough to put another 100k on it..... so buy lower miles and enjoy putting the high miles on it yourself... I would like to put new shock/struts and bushings front and rear and really tighten it up, it deserves it... but some one else would get to enjoy it.... that and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee at a few places..... good grief I remember 5 cent coffee... and nickel movies on saturday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan4Lexus Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thank you guys, I'll keep shopping around. Hopefully I can find one that has been maintained well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exhaustgases Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Billy you don't look a day over 55, you got another 50 to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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