99lsguy

Exactly.......Uncle Sam gives us a few options. We almost bought a suburban for the GVWR exemption last year........ We've used 1)lease and 2) MACR's depreciation method in past also.....the variables always change depending on this and that...... Anyway you slice it, we always pay the piper

Yea..........that would be a hefty lease @ 20k+ miles a year...............

yeah, there are L & R sensors before you get to the Cats........put you car up on ramps and you can get to them........ Run a search on this........a lot of info out there...

I see your logic, but........ Especially in real estate, wouldn't you want a "fresher" car every 3-5 years anyway?.... THat's why I mentioned the "3 year off lease" cars.....still nice - and as long as the body style is the same, she'll look new and current - and you can save your $$ for the house, the kids, the hospital , etc....

Check out the Stereo/Audio forum...... Look for and PM "Pioneersbuy".........he will know.

Lets see........ LS, SC, General Discussion, Maintenance, Detailing..........others not so much.. about 4-6 for me :D

SW, Well, that ride would be the primo for sure.................great looking car!!! Are the 02 LS430's out of the question??? That'd save you $20-25 grand ---and you would get the legroom / interior space you need......... Invest the difference and .............take a nice vacation ......yada, yada ......

I would go for the Silver ext......black interior........ Awsome combo..........

Well done Cenwesi :D That's a nice present!!!

I was hoping you could just get to that starter without removing the intakes and such.l............. Yes, the tutorial is nice - I like how you've incorporated the Lexus service manual....

you could be at a point where; you buy a new one........but ask if you can return it unopened for a full refund within a week... take the old one back out - and try to open it up and fix it - if not; put the new one in..........hopefully the old one can be cleaned and fixed and save you the $$$$. THis is last resort - that part is expensive!!! There should be a way to check that motor/solenoid with a volt meter or something???

Hey Lexextreme, My wife has an 02 Sequoia ------ a 2UZFE engine -------. I've noticed more "clearance" on the intake manifolds in this engine. I'm assuming the starter is in the same location........does this mean it's easier to get to the starter - with the extra room?? Looks like more room behind the engine too ( from the firewall)?????????????? Just wondering......... 99

Yeah, I've heard good things about the Proxes too............

Hmmmmm, If you think the 00 is in "better shape"..........that would make me lean away from the 98.........but "what kind of better shape" - is it??? Tires, exterior, body dings, interior rips or tears........what kinds of things? I don't llike the sounds of that 98 with the "gray door panel".......... Have you check the VIN stickers on all the doors, fenders, hood, trunk etc...to make sure the car hasn't been painted, wrecked, etc.... THere is at least $4k difference in depreciation of those two cars..............

Yeah Denny.........that starter is brutal :chairshot: It's really a shame where Toyota buried it...........

Here's a good thread.........courtesy of our good man K9crew!! Lots of info: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...steering++flush do a search under PS flush and you'll find several more.......... PS Solenoid is also a good one....... I think I have a PS procedure in a MS word file........if interested.......and if I can find it.......PM me and I'll email it to you..

ditto all the above..... good service records and you'll be fine.......

I almost bought a 99 LS - CPO two years ago... Here was the bottom line...... Dealer wanted $25,500 plus my car in trade....... I bought a similar 99LS (but had 15k more miles) on my own for $23k....then I sold my car for $8k.......that makes $15,000 for my own deal....... I think I did better than CPO!!!

I also got the Yoko Avid V4s......very good tire.....quiet, good grip... From Tirerack for $339 including shipping...very pleased!! :D

Texus, 1.1 quarts is total capacity of system.......... I recommend the Valvoline Dex III Max Life ......... If you decide to do a flush....I'd get 3 quarts and really run it clean... Good Luck!!

Don't go over 5K --even with Mobil One ---and you should always change oil & filter every 6 months regardless of mileage Gumart, I use Amsoil or Mobil One 5-30w.......started @ 53K when I got the car. On the first change to synthetic, I'd be temped to change the oil early (or at least the filter) -- like @ 1.5-2k miles -- because the filter will get pretty dirty as the synthetic oil will "clean " the engine more.....

agc, You've got a beauty!!!! Congrats on the purchase!!

Hey, maybe you did "fiddle" enough....could have been loose - thus causing a break in the circuit. Glad it's fixed

Tex, check my post a few spots above.........that's how to "bleed" the system...

That's not good......... Take it back to the dealer immediately. You are completely under warranty. If the Serpentine belt it tight, Alternator is good, you should get a new battery - COMPLIMENTARY. Tell them you can't afford to be stuck anywhere (none of us can)...and you had to pay $75 for a jump............. They should help you - if not, let us know....