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I don't think Mazda has the sensor thing :P ← Hi all, Back there in 1996, my girlfriend's father, who's now my Father in law, he had a 626 Matsuri, Mazda...all nice, leather, upstream radio, etc...I remember perfectly, it had that A/C feature...very cool I think :D

Thanks akewlguy. Actually, the deal was for $9,000. It has, confirming with the mechanic, at least 80% to go on the tires (Michelin), so no problem here. It has chrome wheels and I might want to put new, more "sporty" later, w/ new tires, but for now I don't have the need, either the money to do it. If I do all that JC (Houston area) told me, it'll be $1,000 bucks, so I still believe it was a good deal! When researching this car, I saw the KBB and it says 11,000 for private party, so: How come you think I can sell it for $13,000? :) THX blake918! Yes, indeed. It's the same problem. I live in Houston, so how would this work? Should I have to uninstall it myself and mail it to Sammy? How much did it cost for you? :) Oh, thank you Ed. As soon as I have it w/me, I'd post pictures. THNX

Thank you blake918, I'll post all pictures as soon as I have the car with me, including the radio LCD. Where did you send it to? After I post pictures I might ask you for advice the where and who to contact to get it fix. Thanks, K. :)

Thank you, NC211. We could do better with pictures. But for now, I think he was referring to a greasy sort off leaking, not much though, very subtle, around parts 6 in your diagram. K.

Thanks for the good thoughts!!! Well, we made the deal, but he's to set up some title issues, and in a week or so I'd have it. If you can elaborate a little bit more on the "outter tie rod ends" I'd very much appreciate it. I'll take some pictures of what exactly the mechanic showed me that need to be chage on that "rack and pinion" issue, but certainly true, what he wrote down for me was that: " Rack & pinion = $550.00", which he said it was a very good price. I'll take pictures of all the issues he mentioned, maybe the one regarding the brakes not since I'd have to take out the whole weel, but I'd do for the other 3 to see what do you guys think. Thank you all, and yeah, I do think I made my self a very good deal! K.

Thank you all! Well, I took it to a mechanic, J.C. here in Houston area. Did a check of it and found couple of things that need to be done, but not in a big hurry: 1.) Ft/ Struts.........................................................................................$300.00 2.) Resurface rotors (brakes are new,but the surface need to be re-touch)...$70.00 3.) PCV..................................................................................................$14.00 4.) Rack & pinion...................................................................................$550.00 Other than that, we've found it in a very good shape. My boss mother was the first owner, she got it from him as a gift ( wanna a son like that one day). She had it for 5 years or so, and drove it about 26K miles. Then he took it because she couldn't drive any more, so he decided to keep it for a bit (4 years or so). She was very good keeping it with all the services done at Lexus dealer. After my boss took it, he was good with regular maintenance, not always Lexus dealershi#@$#$@, but regular oil changes and stuff, always using synthetic mobil oil. The only known issues, as I posted, were: 1.) A fender bender in the front left bumper. It was repaired at Lexus 2.) Radio LCD is not working properly. I can live with this. On March 2005, it was checked, oil changed, new brakes, battery, and couple of other things, at Lexus dealersh!#$#@. He drives pretty good, safetely and slow. So I should say, in that matter, the car is very good. Finally, I made a deal with him yesterday. I got it for 9K, which I think it's an excellent price for a car like this. Even though if I've to do all what the mechanic said, that would be a total of 9,934, which I still believe is a very good price. This forum has been very helpful. I'll keep posting, and... Thank you all!!! K.

First of all...WHAT A GREAT FORUM YOU GUYS HAVE HERE!!! It's been really hepful. Went trough all the info previous to buy a LS, and all the links are great! Thanks!!! My boss is selling his LS400/96. Here is some info: 1996 Lexus LS 400, color Cream Chrome Wheels CD Changer Premium Sound System MILEAGE <55,000 Passed emissions 2004 May require new safety inspection Known Defects or Issues: Radio Display does not display correctly. Auto was involved in "fender bender" front left bumper when parked, repaired at Lexus facility. Price: 10,000 cash. I'm planning to take it today to a mechanic for an inspection. I'd like to know what do you guys think of this deal... Thanks to God for the internet! K.