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What amazes me is if you buy a 95 with 80-90k miles for 9k you could put 50k on it and sell for 5k. I suppose one would also have to get new timing belt, but still these cars hold there value extremly well.

I just reviewed the generations link and I see the little difference from 94 to 95.. WOW I really like those small changes with the grill, 10hp, headlight and tail lights..

Well learning more each day.. Has anyone heard of a dead LS LEXUS? I suppose even those are worth something.

I see a 4.5k LS 93 with 130k miles down in DC. You can find deals here and there on cars.com. Keep your eyes open for a while and there are deals.. They go fast so move quickly, but use the LS buying guide as your bible!

I think I am giong to get a 95 with 82k miles for 9k. Not bad since it looks and runs great!

These are stupid questions answered by my mechanic.. Disreguard my stupidity.

Now I am looking into a 95 LS400 with 80k miles.. Screw messing around with ball joints, timing belts, LCD and other crap with a 93LS 135k. Its time for me I dig a bit deeper into my pockets instead of pinching a penny to make a dime.

Okay ladies and gents this week I will have my LEXUS!!!

THAT IS A PROMISE!! So I can move into the elite group of lexusownersclub gold members who have a LEXUS... :)

Hello guys..

TWO QUESTIONS HOPEFULLY ANSWERED IN 1hr.

1. I might buy a 93 LS400 at 135k with no changed timing belt. That scares me but the price is very good (4k). There is also some minor issues, LCD & speakers but nothing big that I have recognized.

2. Should one get LEXUS parts straight from dealer or go to rockauto and get generic (such as steering pump): Adelco, A1Cardone?

Wow, thanks for the in depth reply. For sure the LS400 is for me. I am so excited to get my first LEXUS sometime during the next two weeks. Although I am 5'10' we all know its nice to have extra room. Today the car I drove was a 93 and it was great.

When I listened to the engine there was a light ticking sound is this normal?

I think the LS400 93-00 is such a nice looking car!

I proably screwed up by not cruising on the highway.. I only got up to 50mph on a back road with traffic.. To me this car seamed like the a comfortable caddie? Maybe if I took it around the curbs and got on it a bit more I would have experienced the true LEXUS..

One thing the car never reached 2500 RPMS..

Can one use 90 octain for gas in these V-8s?

Today I drove my future LS400.. What a wonderful experience.. I used my knowledge from the website and reviewed all aspects of LEXUS.. As I drove the LS I noticed all the benefits including smooth ride, plenty of room, quiet engine and good pick up.

Now I was thinking maybe this is too smooth. Is the ES a lot more sportier? Tighter on the curbs? Quicker acceleration? Who has experienced both?

I guess the improved sound system is not really a big deal. It looks like the gold package was some gold in the rims and LEXUS logo?

What is the difference and standard for the gold edition in 94..?

What is with Nakami?

Have a nice day and I cant wait to get my LEXUS!!!!

Right now I am debating between two 92/93 LS400's. One has TRAC and the other does not.. Both about the same price.. 92 has 98k and 93 has 165k.. Both have been garaged and taken care of..

The TRAC control stands out because I live in the north.. Any one have experience with this system?

Or any experience with the Blizzard tires? Or what ever they are I hear they are great in the snow? As usual thanks..

Congrats man!! I am so excited for you.. I have never driven a LEXUS and next week I will buy one!! Going for the gold with the LS400! Enjoy the moment..

The reason I am thinking of this car is it has trac control and he replaced lower ball joints, timing belt and one axle.. Also he has all Lexus receipts showing maintenance.. I am looking at other options, but to me 95, 94, 93 are close enough to take the one that has records and 4k of maintenance that I would have to do..

Thanks for all the input and I will continue to search before my test drive.

What is funny is that I say well what about AC, LCD and lower ball joints.. This web site has helped me with the questions I need to ask..

Thanks I get the impression any Lexus will be 10's nicer ride then my Ford Contour. :) Looking forward to getting my gold club membership when I get my car and pay for sticker!!

Well I am narrowing my search from the ES to the wonderful LS400.. Now my price range is from 6 - 12k and I see so many available.

I know the issues that come up with the 93/94's and some say "less chance of problem for 95 - ..." Well for sure these cars are at least 2 years older, 50k miles higher and $4k less so no big deal to me.. Rather have the cash..

Now on another message board some people state "Get the post 95 problems worked out". This may be so, but the differences are minor. I see the new is a few inches wider and 10 more horse, but overall really no major changes..

I was curioius if there was more then meets the eye's? Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

Great news this week I am going for my first test drive in the LS400.. YEAH!!

You have a judgement call - I like the size/power of the LS much, much more than the ES.

160k mile LS for $5000 sucks - for $7-8000 you should be able to find an LS just under 100k miles.  Pay the extra $2k and get a good one with records.

When buying a used car, patience is EVERYTHING important.

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Hello.. I would like to get a car with 100k or less, but at that point it needs the timing belt so that is 8k + 1k = 9k or a car with 160k highway miles for 5k.. My concern now is the fact car was in the north for 12 years.. Does anyone have a solid body and high mileage after 12 years in the north? I know that lower ball joints go about 180-200k so reguardless of weather they will more then likely need to be changed.. What ever I choose will be my first Lexus and I will make a ton of money over next few years to buy a newer one then...

Any one have experience with mileage and weather in the north.. Does the car need the auto traction system to survive the snow? Does everything under the auto rot away?

93 - LS400 with 160k that has timing belt changed at 120k. I plan on completing a test drive, but according to owner all Lexus maintenance and car runs perfect. Before my test drive my concerns include 10 years of northern salt damage may have damaged exhaust, AC, LCD, steering pump and lower ball joints? Customer is willing to get rid of car for $6,500, what ya think..? Or should I just spend about 12k and get something with less miles...

THIS WEBSITE IS wonderful for new and experienced Lexus owners.. Thank you so much! I have read the articles on mileage and buying a LS400, but would like more opinion on the facts of this deal...

Hello happy Lexus owners.. Soon I will join your ranks. Presently I have been searching through numerous websites to find the best deal for me.

Two Lexus's that stand out are a 94 LS400 160K ($5,000) or the 97ES with 41k miles ($10,000).

The ES gets better gas mileage and is less of a car for double the price. The owner for this LS has all repair records. Also owner states LS has mostly highway miles driving to work (80 miles). LS has a replaced timing belt and records showing oil changes every 2k miles. My primary concerns are the miles and the posibility of a common problems stated by other LEXUS members (LED lights, fuel pump and ball joints).. The LS drives amazingly well.. Extremly comfortable, fast and smooth. Any suggestions about what I should look for and if this car is a good deal are greatly appreciated.. Also I did see a few LS400 94's 95k for about 9k...