Connor2x4

So a few of you may remember me asking questions a few weeks back about mk4 400's. I'm now pleased to say I've officially joined the club ^.^ Over the past few days I've been in a position to buy one and had planned to do a 3 hour trip to visit one to hopefully bring home. Whilst checking the route with the father he noticed that another one had just been listed (turns out it had been listed late the previous evening) it was on the way and we decided to give them a ring on the way down. Once we were there the current owner explained that his brother in law had brought it new back in late 97 and took delivery jan 98. He bought it off his brother in law a few years later and has had it since. Was selling due to getting a new car and no longer using it as much. Stacks of paperwork, two new keys made at Lexus for over 400, timing belt done june 2016 also. Bonnet struts replaced all sorts of good upkeep history I have attached a few pictures for you guys to look at. It needs some tlc round the edges but overall is a solid car. Glad to officially have joined :) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Luckily for you guys I picked it up!!! I can confirm it's a real real bargain, 2 owners, brothers in law from new, current owner had since 2000. I'll be making a thread on it myself soon Just to notify the things on the rear numberplate are some extra lights for some bizarre reason put on by the original owner (who has unfortunately now passed) so no definitive answer given. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Thanks for these replies guys, it's good insight :) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Hi all, You may have seen my recent post in the newcomers section about me (hopefully) getting a mk4 ls400. I'm wondering what mpg are you returning. I've read and had some comments on my other post that ranges from 29-32 on motorway trips, 22-25ish mixture of driving and at worst around 16mpg, which I'm guessing is extreme town crawling lol. Are these figures about right for petrol. I know it'll be different for lpg but all advise and wisdom will be taken on board! Thanks in advance, Connor Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Good idea thanks for that hadn't considered needing someone with lpg knowledge with me. Thank you Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Thanks for that response quite helpful although I don't think I'll be personally converting any cars to run on LPG although I've read a few threads on here at how helpful it is. Maybe I'll strike lucky and get ones that's already been converted. There's a decent looking one for sale at the moment, a green one on AutoTrader taken in part ex that comes with a private plate reduced from 2500 to 2300, mot check history shows only minor advisories and fails but unfortunately don't have the funds or space for it at the moment which is a real shame. Maybe someone on here would like to check it out and hold onto it untill next year for me lol. My current car is quite modded and there is a fair amount of cash invested that will be gained back as I return the car to standard. I understand the majority of you on here would prefer to see a near original as possible 400 but I'm afraid I'd have to do something to it to make it mine (although I'm not talking about big wide arch kits and a massive wing!) Probably tint the rear windows and change the alloys. I wouldn't be able to go forced induction because of funding and also 280bhp is plenty enough for a young lad at the moment lol. Anything I do would be able to be restored to standard so hopefully you guys would give me permission [emoji23] Thanks again for the responses Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Hi Steve, That would be a great help when I can get my plans into place, its a kind offer thank you for that :)

Malc, I've already done plenty of calling and comparisons and that does seem to be the cheapest so far. Comparison sites quoted me 500 for a mk1 and 1500 for a mk4, whereas my current insurer was 1350 for both. Agreed they are all just a con lol. It is a mk4 I'm after it seems, that's the sort of list I was looking for thank you for that Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Yes all of my family and friends seem to think I'm crazy for wanting to swap out a coupe to a 4L saloon, but I chose the celica as you don't see many on the roads, and I'm sure the only time I've ever seen a 400 is at shows. I currently drive a round a 9-10 mile trip each day for work although most mornings traffic makes it feel like I'm driving for double that lol. This is where I average around 24/25 mpg on a 1.8 and I'm imagining I'll get around 19-20mpg from what I've read, on these same morning commutes. As for the headlights needing restoring that's fine, I've currently got plastic lenses and have refurbished a few sets myself before, so that's not an issue to me. The only other thing at the moment is insurance, I'll have 5 years ncb next year at 22 and my current insurance did a quote on this for around 1350. Whereas places such as Adrian flux wanted 2500! I know age isn't on my side for this one but my first years insurance was 1700 on a mk4 Ford fiesta. The only thing nagging at me is that I paid 600 for a 10 month booster policy this year with 4 years ncb. My current plan is to renew with the celica next year for another 10 month policy and get the vehicle changed over, unless anyone on here has experience with different insurers?? TIA Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

It seems I am after a mk4 then as it's the headlight shape that I think looks a lot nicer than the older style box type ones. I've seen there's some differences between the 3 and 4 in that it's got the touchscreen nav and am I right in saying an interference engine rather than the older ones being none interference? What's the average parts and labour on a belt change? (As I could potentially use this to bargain if it hasn't been done in a while!) And thanks again for the quick responses. The general response I've previously had from forums is that replies are few and far between but that doesn't seem to be the case here I'm pleased to say :) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Thanks for your reply :) I've seen nothing but good write ups on these and yours just backs up what everyone else is saying, when the 02 sensor went did you have to go oem for a replacement? How much was the sensor? And also what are your general fuel costs, I would be using it as a daily as I can't afford to run 2 cars but at the moment I have a Celica TSport that I've had for a couple of years now and looking for a change. Thanks again Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Hi there, Over the past few weeks I've been toying with the idea of getting a (mk3? 1998ish) LS400 I've been through a few of the topics there but there isn't a sticky of common faults or what to look for, I've read about the starter motor being a potential pita job, whilst I'm not a vehicle expert I do know my way round quite a few bits and am decently handy with a socket set lol. I've seen many for sale that are over the 100k Mark but from what I've managed to read that doesn't seem like much of an issue either. Are there any really expensive jobs that are dealer only things or is most of it doable at home. Also, what are the running costs in general, in my current car I get around 50 miles per tenner put in. What fuelling like on an PS4, I've heard it's very reasonable for a 4L Thanks in advance :) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk