LANewsboy

I've been reading here about the benefits of using an independent repair shop. Can any of you Los Angeles Lexus owners steer me to such a shop in the Long Beach-South Bay area? Thanks very much for any help. !Removed!

Howdy all. I just found and joined this great forum and I'd like some advice. I want to buy a 1998-2000 LS 400 in the next few months and I'd like to be as savvy a buyer as I can be. I've read the advice in the buyer's guide, but I'm wondering if anyone could brief me on any additional things to look for in the 1998-200 years. I'm especially interested in the costs (at dealer) of the most common things that need to done in a car with, say, 90,000 miles. I've read the belt change is $1,200, but i'd like to know as many others as well. I've been prowling eBay, Craigslist and Cars.com to study the market, and have seen some tempting 400s. I live in the Los Angeles area but would be willing to travel to pick up the right car. And if any of you will cars for sale in months to come, i'd be happy to hear from you. Thanks in advance for any and all guidance.