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I tried the dexron 3 once before I knew better. Get that *BLEEP* out of your car's system immediately. It caused my tranny to slip in Reverse and I had it removed after about 1500 miles. Also, having tranny issues at that low mileage is very suspicious and is unheard of for this car. Who owned it before you?

91 LS400. Just hit 170k this week. I'm working as a sales rep now, so I am taking her to the limit with a big smile on my face. I'm averaging about 3500 miles a month at this point. Oil changed every 4k with mobil 1 fully synthetic. My goal is 350k.

I was forced up onto a median...There is not much left of the transmission. The impact broke the motor mounts and kinda trashed everything underneath. But if I can save them, they are yours since I cannot guarantee working order. You just pay shipping. Glad you're alright. RIP to a fine charriot!

As long as the car is less than id say $9k, buy it, all day long.

Depends on the cost. If its less than a few hundred bucks I'd say go for it. If not I wouldnt bother. Spending $800 to go up 1 inch in wheel diameter will seem like a terrible idea after you have them on for a few weeks. Might as well spend a few hundred more for some kick !Removed! 18s or 19s.

Contact BBA-Manufacturing about this if you want to.. they charge 175 to fix all needles, and with complete lifetime warranty. Turnaround time is about a week... depending how far away you live (you need to ship), but time in shop is only a few hours, and they send it back out same day. Sounds like it has some pricey issues. I would say don't buy it, but it could be a good car. If you are inclined to buy it after the inspection, be ready to pay for the repairs and don't pay anywhere near what he is asking $4400. I would offer around $2300. If he insists on $4400 he is clearly a shady character.

Sounds like you need some 02 sensors. Is your check engine light on as well?

Yes, I suspect that arrangement does more, a LOT more, to contributing to BLINDING oncoming drivers vs extending the night distance night vision for the owner. I can't imagine that the forward beam pattern of the foglight assembly/reflector, even if the lens were of the clear type available on Ebay, would contribe anything anything significant to night distance vision. Note that all of the provided pictures are with the camera look AT the car, no pictures of the forward beam pattern. But then those would really be worthless absent Before and After pictures. To be fair I have often thought of somehow putting bi-xenon projectors in the main headlight assembly of my "92 LS. But if I do so I will first switch, DIY, to a CLEAR lens. Almost all bi-xenon projector assemblies also use a standard halogen bulb for high beam "fill in", enhancement, so a separate set of driving lights would still likely be required. There are many luxury cars in the 2000 era that do not have clear lenses but have projectors

I've been eperiencing this symptom with my 91 LS for 5 MONTHS NOW. Finally, the mystery was solved today. Here is what you do when your engine temp is higher than normal/disappearing coolant from a closed system with no leaks. 1. NEW Radiator cap OEM. DO NOT buy Aftermarket. This solved my problem. after months of being *BLEEP*ed off, taking the car in to get diagnosed over and over again and having the lexus mechanics shaking their heads and telling me that there is nothing wrong. My initial thought was that the water pump was on its way out but low and behold, the temp is down to normal again.l 2. Thermostat This could be causing the issue. Replace it, they are around 25 dollars and take only 15 minutes to install. 3. Water Pump with timing belt replacement. (AKA you're *BLEEP*ed) typically a thousand dollar plus job. Timing belt must be removed to access and remove water pump. belt is only around 40 to 50 dollars, better replace it or you will pay this plus $800 dollars later to have the *BLEEP*er torn down to get to it. I do not know the longevity of the water pumps in these. Typical junk cars only get about 80k or so on one from what I read. Mine has 165k and is still on the original. I cannot believe that simply putting a new OEM radiator cap made my car stop leaking coolant and running my temp gage above halfway but it seems it worked. DONT BUY aftermarket radiator cap. Hope this helps, I'm sure anyone with a car around my mileage has experienced this annoyance. :o

Congrats, good choice!

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I did an HID retrofit with LS430 projectors in my 91. It worked out great but it took forever to mount the projectors. I also through in a running light setup by swithcing my turn signals with my running lamps. I installed a generic hid kit for these running lights and it makes the car look a little more modern. The vision at night is incredible with the 1200k. If you are not experienced with building wiring harnesses I would suggest just buying a generic HID kit instead of the real ones for your headlights. They are almost as bright and are very easy to install. However, I have heard that their lifespan is not as long as factory HID kits.

How many miles are on your LS400 and what dollar amount are you trying to get for it??

Sends shivers down my spine. One day I will have that Testarossa in my garage.

Sends shivers down my spine. One day I will have that Testarossa in my garage.

I'm self employed and generally drive my truck everyday. My Lexus LS400 only gets driven occasionally. It still looks like a new car. I can wash and wax it and detail it and take it places and many people that do not know Lexus cars think it is a new car. It still looks and drives excellent. I have no need to buy a newer car at this time. I am picky when it comes to the look of a car and this car still makes me very happy. :) Rodney Beautiful car. What two ferraris do you own?

Are Audis more reliable than infiniti or lexus? NO. I never claimed that they were extremely reliable., they do have issues. Not nearly as many as a Mercedes would have. I was just arguing that they make some of the best looking cars on the market, offer good equipment, and keep their styling traditionally german. Are they a better car than BMW and Lexus? of course they aren't as reliable. However, some of the new Lexus styling leaves little to be desired. Don't get me wrong I LOVE Lexus, I own one. they make the finest quality automobile on the road. I just think that the previous model GS (bubble eyes), SC 1990-1999 and the LS400 1990-2000 sport better styling than the newer models. Too many curves, I don't understand it. I think that they have something good going with the new IS. It has a great interior, plenty of power, and aggressive styling. A great drive, Love that car. The new LS is great but I'm just not sold on the styling. The only thing I like about the car is the back end. I have to also add that BMWs are fantastic and reliable, but the Maintenence will EAT you alive. Every car company shines in its own way, and many follow trends, I just think that the Design chiefs at Audi are incredibly smart for sticking with the traditional german styling and simple ergonomic interiors. This is where BMW has failed miserably. The 1995-2001 740IL was a magnificent automobile. It was fast, had a throaty exhaust note when the throttle was open, beautiful interior and exterior. Just pure class and understated elegance. The beginning of the end was that HIDEOUS 745IL. Every time I see that ugly Bubble on wheels I shake my head. What a horrible makeover that was, I heard that that design chief is the janitor now. Sorry for the rambling

How is the MPG for the LS 430? I'm seriously zeroing in on an 01 or 02 430 since my last botched attempt at buying a LS400 on Fleabay. I average somewhere between 17-19 highway/city driving. This car does get decent mileage when driven casually. The day I bought it, I drove it from Boston to Indianapolis. I got 450 miles on less than one tank, and probably could've gone further to almost 500, which means that highway was around 26-27 mpg highway. Don't be panicky about gas. The bottom line is cost of ownership, which the Lexus shines at. gas may be expensive but your repair bill is NOT. Gas prices are higher these days because of the constant speculation.

It sounds to me like you need an audi A8 or S8. The build quality is worlds apart from the mercedes. Audi also makes the finest interiors on the market. The A8 has all wheel drive and is a gorgeous car. Test drive it, you will not be disappointed. The S8 is the baddest sedan on the road today, it is a phenomenal car. However, I think that the A8 is what you need. The best two lux brands right now are Lexus and Audi. Infiniti is on the rise, but they're not on the same level. BMW used to be on that level until they hired some idiot to design and style their cars. Get the Audi

It's the offset that will determine whether you need spacers. I can run 19x10 in the rear without spacers. I have 19" kaotik Z5 wheels with 225/40 zr19s. It is the PERFECT size. Fills up the wheel well without looking obnoxiously big. However, my car is not lowered. I think that the most the car should be lowered is 1". It is a luxury sedan, not a sports car.