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Old 12-08-05, 08:30 AM
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Hi All. Need your opinions on buying a used LS400

It is a 1990 w/ 220000 miles. A lot.
One of the airstruts is shot. Will not even rise with the car on.
It also has a electrical short somehwere. Might be an easy fix might be hard.

Exterior is in great shape, paint is glossy.
interior is good, few cracks in the leather, not bad.

I know it sounds terrible, but I can pick it up for under a grand. About $900.
It is at a Jeep dealer and they just want it gone.

I know I can replace the struts with standard suspension for bout $600 or so.
The short, should be able to track that down myself.

I am tempted to pick it up just as it is so cheap. Just want some experienced opinions.

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Old 12-08-05, 04:53 PM
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check the service history and make sure the rest of the suspension has been replaced along with the second timing belt job
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wow....i would pick it up in a heartbeat....900 is a bargain for any condition LS400
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Originally Posted by JDMUSCLE
wow....i would pick it up in a heartbeat....900 is a bargain for any condition LS400
That is kind fo what I am thinking.

Am going to get it tomorrow morning


I also think I am going to replace the blown airstrut with another one from that company that sells them with a lifetime warrenty for $400. I really dig the idea of air suspension.
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