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I just bought a 98 Lexus Ls400 and everything was working fine until one day the speedometer just stopped working, the needle would just stay at zero, and then the next morning while I was driving it started working again. Same thing with the tachometer as well. They both have been working on and off. All of the other gauges work. Does anyone have an idea what it might be? Also, a piece of plastic that is situated underneath the car right under the engine has gotten loose and drags on the ground. Whats the name of this part so I can get another one, or should I?

Welcome to the Lexus Owners Club Peter. I just went over and looked at the Kelley Blue Book to find the current value of a 2005, GX with 100,000 miles. The current value for a standard equiped GX470 is $16,883. This is the retail value, not the trade in value. It also reflects the value of a car in what is judged to be "Very Good" condition. If it is just "good" condition it will be worth less. I can't say wether this is a good buy or not. That's up to you. But, a couple of things. You say all taxes are included. I don't know about Ontario but that price with taxes included would be worth a lot here in Iowa. Mileage of 103000 is not much to worry about. Many Lexus run well up to near 200,000. As with any well enginered luxury car, specific, regular maintenance are always important. The GX has a great engine. No one can tell you how much it cost to maintain. It all depends on how you drive, how many miles, climate, road dust, highway miles versus city, etc. You'll want to read your owners manual front to back and you'll find the specs, for the GX maintenance. You'll want to talk with your dealer about which oil you want to use. Or, go to the top of the page to the right and do a search about oil types for your GX. Enjoy! Paul

I agree that the brakes may be the issue. If not, I would look at the upper control arms for squeaking. The bushings sometimes squeak and I find it is a good idea to lube them. The other components prone to failure and associated with braking would be strut bar bushings and upper ball joint( part of upper control arm assembly).

Bra, da car be ee tin da oil cause of da valve cover gasket mon. And possibly da rear main seal ain't helpin ja nother. Check out my valve cover gasket tutorial any you should be fine bra.