long post, but I want an LS400
04-16-06, 07:59 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
long post, but I want an LS400
Three years ago I chose to buy a 1994 Acura Legend over a LS400 for 3 reasons
1. the Acura v6 would use less gas than the Lexus v8
2. front drive is better in the snow than rear drive, and
3. I was worried the maintenence/repairs on an LS400 would be brutal
The truth is I could then and still can afford the LS400, but I am a little on the frugal (cheap) side .... anh the time the Legend was about $ 8,000 less to buy.
The Acura has been a great car in every way, completely reliable, not too flashy (which I like) and gets me reasonable gas milage. I have never regretted buying this car, but I am thinking about a change and my desire for an LS400 is still very strong.
I know how to buy used cars, but I dont do any work on them myself. The extra gas it may use is minimal, and I can deal with buying 4 good now tires on wheels to get me through the winter. My only nagging concern which is stopping me from buying a 1995 or 1996 is the regular maintenence. I am sure I could find a LS400 with 60,000 - 70,000 miles in good condition, but am I going to get bummed out by the cost of keeping it ? Any comments from owners of 1995 -1996 LS400s would be very helpful
Thanks
Stu
1. the Acura v6 would use less gas than the Lexus v8
2. front drive is better in the snow than rear drive, and
3. I was worried the maintenence/repairs on an LS400 would be brutal
The truth is I could then and still can afford the LS400, but I am a little on the frugal (cheap) side .... anh the time the Legend was about $ 8,000 less to buy.
The Acura has been a great car in every way, completely reliable, not too flashy (which I like) and gets me reasonable gas milage. I have never regretted buying this car, but I am thinking about a change and my desire for an LS400 is still very strong.
I know how to buy used cars, but I dont do any work on them myself. The extra gas it may use is minimal, and I can deal with buying 4 good now tires on wheels to get me through the winter. My only nagging concern which is stopping me from buying a 1995 or 1996 is the regular maintenence. I am sure I could find a LS400 with 60,000 - 70,000 miles in good condition, but am I going to get bummed out by the cost of keeping it ? Any comments from owners of 1995 -1996 LS400s would be very helpful
Thanks
Stu
04-16-06, 08:46 AM
#2
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About a week ago, I got a price quote for the 105K service for a friend's Acura TL from the same indie shop that did the 180K (90K) service on my 90 LS a few years ago. Both the 105K Acura service and the 90K LS400 service are similar in scope - both included timing belt and water pump replacement. The prices were very similar. The Acura 105K service was a little higher than I paid a few years ago for the 90K Lexus service but labor rates may have gone up a bit.
04-16-06, 10:23 AM
#3
simple answer:
as long as you get a car with full maintainance records, you most likely will ONLY have to do regular factory maintainance. a couple things to look for in those is when/if the PS system was changed (and which pieces, hose, pump, rack, etc) and if it has the air suspension, if thats been serviced or replaced yet (the a/s system is VERY expensive to replace ~4500-5000 clams. your better off just finding a car without the air suspension.
as long as you get a car with full maintainance records, you most likely will ONLY have to do regular factory maintainance. a couple things to look for in those is when/if the PS system was changed (and which pieces, hose, pump, rack, etc) and if it has the air suspension, if thats been serviced or replaced yet (the a/s system is VERY expensive to replace ~4500-5000 clams. your better off just finding a car without the air suspension.
03-13-10, 10:09 PM
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
well, 4 years later and I still have my Legend .... but have been checking out LS430s now because its too had to find a low mileage LS400 now. I actually prefer they styling of the LS400, but I've missed the boat on owning one.
Drove a 2005 with only 42,000 miles. Private sale, car is mint mint mint, and he wants $30,000 ...... seems a bit much - but it was nice to see another owner who actually appreciated the car and took grat care of it.
Drove a 2005 with only 42,000 miles. Private sale, car is mint mint mint, and he wants $30,000 ...... seems a bit much - but it was nice to see another owner who actually appreciated the car and took grat care of it.
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03-14-10, 12:47 PM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
I have the money for the LS430 now, just wondering if $30,000 + 5% tax for a private sale 05 LS430 with 42,000 miles, without navi and air suspension - (which by the way I do NOT want ) is a fair market price. The car was mint, and I am fairly discriminating.
