eddielasvegas

Hello All, I joined a few months ago anticipating the purchase of a 98-00 LS400. After lots of searching and test drives, I think I've found the car. It's a 2000 LS400 with 134,000 miles. The test drive today went fine. The car is in good shape with new Michelins and front brakes. The interior shows a little wear, but overall is in good shape. The windshield has a couple quarter size dings and there is one parking lot door ding. The hood shocks need replacing and the plastic tray under the engine compartment needs screws or replacement. The car spent its first three years in NY and the current owner (2nd) says all maintenance has been done as scheduled, but he is "not a receipts keeper kind of guy." Carfax checks out with no problems, but it does show the car was repossessed in 2003 while in NY. I'm having the car inspected (including a compression check) by a Lexus shop. It's not cheap, but necessary given the situation. If the car passes inspection, I think this LS400 is a good deal at $10,750.00. I would appreciate any comments, suggestions or advice before I buy this car. Thank you. Eddie

Hello All, I did not see an intro thread so here it goes: I'm Eddie and I live in the greater Phoenix area. Longtime forum member of 1130cc.com (Harley V-Rods) and FJcruiserforums.com. I posted here because I intend to buy (as soon as the right car comes along) a 98-00 LS400 and wanted to know if there were any warnings or potential problems I should be aware of for these years. Thanks, Eddie