This is my first post here, and I just wanted to introduce myself and ask a couple of questions.
My name is Nathan, I live in Tyler, TX, and I'm going to pick up my LS400 on Monday from a former boss/good friend of mine. I'd like to say hello to everyone, and I'm sure that I'll learn a lot here. I was looking for a good sized car (not an SUV fan) that's reliable and wasn't going to kill my budget. I'm about to get married this Spring, hence the need to watch the budget, and my fiance has two children, hence the need for a family car! :)
I have always believed in subscribing to forums to learn about the cars that I've owned, or even that I was just considering to buy, and I thank anyone here in advance for any information that I learn here. Being informed helps solve SO many problems, before they even start at times.
I instantly loved the car, very smooth ride, great build quality, and all servicing records. It's got the be in the best shape of any 17 year old car that I've seen. The only questions that I have thus far are:
#1. Are there any preventive maintenance tips or "must have" mods to help this car last as long as possible?
#2. Is there any relatively simple way to narrow the gap between the early 249hp motor and the later 290hp motor?
Again, glad to be here and thanks in advance for any help!
Nate