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sean116688

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    LS400
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    1994
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    Saskatchewan

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  1. I have a 1994 Lexus LS400, approximately 210,000 miles on original engine and transmission. Recently, it has developed a very noticeable exhaust smell when running. When the engine is shut off in the garage, the smell is particular objectionable and stays in the garage for quite a long time. I wouldn't characterize it as a rotten egg smell, but it is quite objectionable. It is not noticeable in the cabin at all. I checked underneath the car when it was running, and it didn't seem to have any leak in the exhaust system. I don't have any code showing on the dash. Any help is much appreciated.
  2. Thanks very much for your quick response, Billy! I did some research on timing belt on low mileage old cars. It seems that heat has a much larger impact on timing belt than age. Because timing belt is "hidden" under the timing belt covers, which are hidden under the hood, weathering of the belt with age should be minimal. Plus the car has been sitting in a garage when not driven. So I agree with you suggestion and I shouldn't worry about the timing belt until after 100,000 miles (probably even after 125,000 miles). I realize that the LS400 timing belt is extra strong. Your opinion made my decision making much easier. By the way, your Lexus cars look very beautiful in those pictures. Someone else is selling a 2002 LS430 Ultra Premium package for $10,500 ($3000 more than the 1996 LS400) with about 100,000 miles on it, timing belt done around 85,000 miles. However, the seller was not willing to provide any other maintenance history. Which one would you go with? Those air struts big dollar items. Attached are some of the pictures of the 1996 Lexus LS400 on the ad. The car looks almost identical to yours in the first picture.
  3. Hi Guys. I found a 1996 Lexus LS400 in beautiful mint condition for sale in Saskatchewan, Canada. It has 60,000 miles on the odometer, second owner (an older couple) for about 13 years. He bought it from an older gentleman when the car had about 30,000 miles on it. The car has never seen snow, stored in a garage during the winter months and driven only in summer months. During his ownership, he only had stabilizer bar bushings replaced due to squeaky noise, plus regular oil changes. The timing belt and water pump were original. There has not been any transmission flush in the last 13 years. He is asking for $7500 Canadian. I don't like the fact that the timing belt condition is a big unknown and may need to be replaced if I buy it. I also don't like the fact that no other scheduled services were done in the past 13 years. However, the car was never abused. Do you think it is worth buying it? What could be the potential problems as it is a 21-year-old car after all. I have owned a 1994 LS400 for 3 months, with over 200,000 miles and really like the handling and comfort of the car despite some issues. Thanks so much for your input.
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