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Vin# JT8BH28F1V0079562 Thanks in advance!!!! I need to know the naughty little secrets before I buy the car.

I agree it was such a "comforting" feature. :D

You can get the key blank off of the ebay or an internet store (will not have lexus logo). And you MIGHT have a locksmith in your area that can cut the key. If not then the key needs to go to Lexus.

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you mean "crotch cooler" ??? lol

I am trying to pull a carfax on it and without paying it is showing 11 diffrent items. I am trying to make sure it is not a flood car because here in Louisiana they are passing them off left and right. From the looks of it, and I have looked it at alot over the weekend it is flawless inside and outside. If they did do body work they did an unbelievable job. I just need a carfax as my "Ace in the hole" for getting that price down a bit.

Radar cruise control because i tend to get not pay much attention when I am cruising along.

This is how i got my trunk open. Disconnect battery and left it unhooked for a few hours. I then connected it back and it activated the trunk release switch. In your case being the lock was drilled it may not release the trunk as a safety feature. Also you can call the lexus dealer and have them make you a new key. P.S. I would have beat my child's a$$ for all this trouble.

Hey guys, I think I may have found a replacement for my Lexus. I just need some opinions. Car lot is asking $7995.00 for a 97 LS 400 with 140k. I need to know if it is worth that amount of money, and also can someone run me a carfax on vin# JT8BH28F1V0079562 Thanks Guys!!!!!

I was forced up onto a median...There is not much left of the transmission. The impact broke the motor mounts and kinda trashed everything underneath. But if I can save them, they are yours since I cannot guarantee working order. You just pay shipping.

Mine was blacked out as well. Only worked when it was 1,000 degrees in the car and as the temp cooled the display disappeared. Sorry

I bought it back from the insurance company for 10% of the cost. Which I now regret, because I am starting to notice there are very few parts still usable due to the damage.

Hey guys, Just wanted to update on my Lexus loss. The car was totalled my insurance and the little b*tch that hit me had insurance on her escalade. I was able to save my pioneer door speakers and I had ordered some nak speakers. As far as the speed sensor question. The engine was soo smashed, there was no way I was going to sell any engine parts. I will be putting the pioneer door speakers and the nak door speakers and sub up for sale. Contact DCfish for the headunit, changer, and AMP (free plug for dcfish). I have been looking at a replacement LS, but it has issues. I am hearing funny sounds at start up, the dash is out completely, and the dealer has been smoking in it!!!! If anyone is interested in the speakers or anything else interior wise, let me know and I will see what i can do for you. Thanks

God I miss that button!!!! :(

I will be taking pics of the car and taking parts off the car sometime this week. So please tell me if you need anything. I know at this moment in time I have the owners manual, the 4 door pioneer speakers and most of the interior which is intact.

Hey guys, What year model and package do I need to get so I can have radar cruise control, reclining rear seats, a/c and heated seats?

It was the other driver's fault. I have already consulted an atty who has forwarded me to a doctor who now is accessing the situation and has me in physical theraphy. I am requesting enough to buy and 05-06 LS 430 Ultra and I will keep you guys posted!!!!

Yes both the passenger and I were belted in. There were no broken windows nor windshield or back glass. So both the DR and I are at a loss for where the lacerations on my head came from. Also with all the damage we are unsure why the airbag did not deply. The airbag light with come on with ignition start and go off as though it were functioning normally.

On monday 6/9/08 my LS 400 was involved in an accident and totaled with 306,007 miles. I suffered lacerations (16 stitches in total) to the head, a fractured wrist, and severe whiplash. My car on the other hand did not survive but held up like a champ. They are great cars and you guys have been really good to me while I had the car. I do plan on buying another Lexus and I will be seeing you guys again soon. Thanks again for all the great help you guys gave me.

Want to get rid of your old one?

Is the cover over the battery on a 91 LS 400 really needed? Mine is currently missing. Is it more of a cosmetic part or does it serve a purpose?

I am getting an RPM related whine in my engine. It seems directly related to the transmission. Do all the lexus transmissions have the whine or is there something else I need to look into?

Thanks to a fellow member, i was able to get a carfax. What has me rather amazed is 1) The original owner lives about 20mins outside of Baton Rouge. 2) The car was moved to Mass. and then ended up back in Louisiana and into my hands. 3) The amount of people who have owned this car. I think i am the 8th :o 1991 LEXUS LS 400 JT8UF11E8M0063268 SEDAN 4 DR 4.0L V8 MPI DOHC 24V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE Standard Equipment | Safety Options Hi-I'm the CARFAX Xpert™. I'm here to help you better understand the data in this CARFAX Report. Did you know... We checked over 5 billion records from thousands of data sources for this vehicle This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee The last reported odometer reading was 287,576 A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt Guaranteed No Problem Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon Guaranteed No Problem Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed No Problem GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX Total Loss Check No total loss reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Structural / Frame Damage Check No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Airbag Deployment Check No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX. No Issues Reported Odometer Rollback Check No indication of an odometer rollback. No Issues Indicated Accident Check Inspected at a collision repair facility on 06/24/2003. Accident Indicator Manufacturer Recall Check Check with an authorized Lexus dealer for any open recalls. No Recalls Reported Basic Warranty Check No data reported to CARFAX. No Data Reported Tell us what you know about this vehicle Looking for other 1991 LEXUS LS SERIES vehicles like this one in your area? Search CARFAX Hot Listings for an up-to-date list of vehicles in your area, all with the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 19 record(s) for this 1991 LEXUS LS 400 (JT8UF11E8M0063268). Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 01/16/1991 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer 09/06/1991 14 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Jackson, LA Title or registration issued First owner reported Loan or lien reported 05/10/1993 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Jackson, LA Title #L7057288 Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported 08/19/1994 39,037 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Mandeville, LA Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported 06/21/2000 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Mandeville, LA Registration issued or renewed New owner reported Loan or lien reported If you are buying this vehicle from a private seller, check to be sure any associated lien on the vehicle has been paid off. 07/20/2001 Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Dept. Brookline, MA Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 07/26/2001 260,165 Massachusetts Inspection Station Belmont, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection View what was inspected 08/03/2001 Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Dept. Title #AW210191 Title or registration issued 07/31/2002 264,350 Massachusetts Inspection Station Belmont, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection View what was inspected 06/24/2003 268,000 Collision Repair Facility Massachusetts Vehicle inspected after an accident or other incident A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional inspector is recommended CARFAX began reporting information from this source on 05/06/2005. 07/01/2003 Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Dept. New Orleans, LA Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location 07/21/2003 268,065 Massachusetts Inspection Station Belmont, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection View what was inspected 07/24/2004 272,200 Massachusetts Inspection Station Belmont, MA Passed safety or emissions inspection View what was inspected 03/24/2005 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. New Orleans, LA Title issued or updated 09/16/2005 CARFAX This vehicle was registered in a county declared a flood disaster area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ). Hmmm...while most of these vehicles may not have been damaged, you should check for flood and/or other damage during your pre-purchase inspection. 08/09/2006 287,576 Louisiana Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection 10/10/2006 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Baton Rouge, LA Title issued or updated New owner reported 12/06/2007 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Baton Rouge, LA Title issued or updated New owner reported 01/10/2008 Louisiana Motor Vehicle Dept. Baton Rouge, LA Title issued or updated Tell us what you know about this vehicle Have Questions? Please visit our Help Center at www.carfax.com Accident Indicator CARFAX receives information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. 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Guess I am the only one experiencing this....

I want to put this out there and see if anyone else experiences this. When downshifting with the pedal to the floor do you get a slight delay between 2nd and 3rd. It is almost like it freezes and binds up, but once it shifts pass that the car takes off like a rocket. Anyone else experience this or have a fix for this? I have been doing the 2qt. drain and fill and I also had the 2 transmission solenoids changed in the tranny.