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I will check for all these problems when I look at the car. From the sounds of it, these problems sound relatively minor, if the car is clean and drivetrain solid, they should not be reason to avoid the car correct? Would you guys prefer an older car that is mint, or a newer car with higher miles/worse condition, and needing more work? In talking to some sellers I've noticed several say the timing belt was changed, but not the water pump. Is this normal? I've always though they are done together. How much is the job? Any other major service that should be done or important questions to ask the seller, besides the normal maintenance/condition questions? Thank you, this is VERY helpful. You guys have a great forum, and very n00b friendly! :)

Yes please, like how to look out for them. :)

Thanks for the help guys. I'm sure I can get a 93 for 3k, which would be great for me money wise....but I want a 95+ being the newer generation with all the improvements, less likely to have problems, and I don't want that old of a car or it probably won't be much better than my current one; I'm coming from a 92 Acura Legend LS coupe. Even a 95 at 12 years old is getting up there and I'm sure stuff will break :(. But I'm on a budget and want a nice car, so I guess I have to compromise. :) 95-96 seem to be the latest years I can get at a cheap price. Upto 5.5k is within reason now I guess if it's a really clean car; I hope it will be worth it because I could really use the money for other things! I have found a 95 with under 60k on it that is supposedly near mint, garaged, and I may be able to get it...checking it out asap. Not knowing these cars well, any easy/practical way to check if the car has these common problems? If it has heated seats, does that mean it must have TRC? Thanks again! :)

I'm in upstate NY and looking for an LS400, preferably 95+ that is well maintained, in good condition, and has low miles (close to 130k) for around $4k. Is it possible to find a car like this? Should I keep trying for awhile, or just give in and get a 93-94? Also how do I know if the car has air suspension? Is it true that there is a $1,000 aftermarket rebuilt shocks replacement kit including all 4 corners of the air suspension? I would like to get the air suspension if possible, and the aftermarket controller so I can dump the car, as well as raise it high for snow, etc What other options do these models offer? What are common problems and other questions I should ask about? Thanks! Imran

Congrats man, please post pics! :) You can probably use the extra grand to fix up any problems in the Lexus including bodywork/paint and needed maintenance. How much was your truck worth? I would love to find a good maintained LS for 3k.....there are none for sale around here! :(

How slow, and can you adjust the dampening as well as the height? How much was it? How much would this cost, and what can it do better than the stock setup with just a controller? Can anyone post pics of their controller setup, and of their ride dropped/raised?

Any pics of the parts, install, lights on, and beam pattern?

Congrats! Any pics? How much did you get it for? If you don't mind my asking that is. I'm looking for a 95+ LS400 as well, hoping to find a clean one under 4k. There don't seem to be many around here....

Sounds like there could be air in the cooling system.