Anyone Know This Ls400?

[The-Acre]

On the face of it, this looks like a decent LS400, just wondered if anyone knows it. The seller is obviously familiar with the forum.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-LEXUS-LS400-AUTO-GOLD-Low-mileage-Full-Main-dealer-Service-History-/301649004227?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463bae86c3

[Malc]

............. looks a bit of a good buy to me ........... the cambelt shoudn't need doing for 3 years or so .......... if I was thinking of changing mine I would certainly go have a look and take some cash with me to steal it from the owner at maybe £1800 ............

Malc

[The-Acre]

............. looks a bit of a good buy to me ........... the cambelt shoudn't need doing for 3 years or so .......... if I was thinking of changing mine I would certainly go have a look and take some cash with me to steal it from the owner at maybe £1800 ............

Malc

Not my first choice of colour, but it does look nice. I know they're becoming harder to find, but it is still a 17 year old car. Woking isn't that far from me, may be worth a drive.

[cruisermark]

yes nice and clean - colour lets it down for me - gold seems to fade on the wing mirrors and bonnet

[Spacewagon52]

Looking at the last service, it was over 2 years ago, though the mileage is only 3000 per year. I like this colour combination but the cam belt and alloys would need attention.

[jpjsavage]

Yes, looks good but wrong colour for me. Interior looks lovely. Just sold my MX5 so looking out for a new LS400 too!

[cruisermark]

Yes, looks good but wrong colour for me. Interior looks lovely. Just sold my MX5 so looking out for a new LS400 too!

jonathan are you looking for a second one - i remember you buying a black one with cream leather?

[Jake123]

This is now sitting on my drive :)

Not quite as described, but I didn't quite pay the asking price so happy all round!

Just getting it perfected and sorting the niggles out!

[The-Acre]

This is now sitting on my drive :)

Not quite as described, but I didn't quite pay the asking price so happy all round!

Just getting it perfected and sorting the niggles out!

Well done, even if you had paid the asking price I think it looks a good buy. I must admit, although I said I wouldn't go back to an LS400, I was very tempted, especially as it wasn't that far from me. Keep us posted on how it works out, we're always interested.

[Jake123]

£400+ of service parts on order

Being worked over to perfection ☺

[Malc]

..... pictures would be nice and some idea of the issues with the car that's costing £400 in bits please.

We have an unhealthy interest in all these things at LOC ................. thanks.

Malc

[Jake123]

..... pictures would be nice and some idea of the issues with the car that's costing £400 in bits please.

We have an unhealthy interest in all these things at LOC ................. thanks.

Malc

I'll start a new thread on it soon :)

No real issues other than blowing centre section of exhaust I plan to repair and a wheel bearing that I'm hoping will adjust up and be okay!

Already sorted washer level sensor and polished the faded headlights up :)

I have on order;

cambelt, tensioner, water pump, air filter, fuel filter, oil filter, cabin filter, fan belt, spark plugs, ATF oil, diff oil and engine oil. :)

Also plan to clean throttle body, any ideas where to source a gasket cheaper than lexus OEM?

And valve clearances will be checked, are the rocker cover seals usually okay to re use?

also anyone done a guide for checking these on a mk4?

Cheers guys! :D

hopefully going to end up well sorted and last a few years!