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Old 04-10-08, 07:07 PM
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D**n this economy! I'm a real estate agent, and the market sucks. I am going to sell my 2006 RX400h, but still need an upscale car. Don't want to spend a lot of money. A friend suggested a Lexus LS400. Is this the way to go?
A few questions...
1. Does the LS have wood accents?
2. Was there a Nav option this early?
3. Is the CD a changer, or a sinlge disk unit?
4. Does the car have rain-sensing wipers?
5. I'm 6'3". Can I adjust the seat and wheel so that I have enough leg room?
6. What mileage can I expect?

Any other hints, ideas, warnings would be appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
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Originally Posted by smalcom
D**n this economy! I'm a real estate agent, and the market sucks. I am going to sell my 2006 RX400h, but still need an upscale car. Don't want to spend a lot of money. A friend suggested a Lexus LS400. Is this the way to go?
A few questions...
1. Does the LS have wood accents? yes
2. Was there a Nav option this early? year?
3. Is the CD a changer, or a sinlge disk unit? if came with cd changer than its in a magazine
4. Does the car have rain-sensing wipers? nope
5. I'm 6'3". Can I adjust the seat and wheel so that I have enough leg room? yes, telescopic steering wheel
6. What mileage can I expect? what year?

Any other hints, ideas, warnings would be appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
there u go Steve, hope their correct lol.
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Thanks LiCelsior. I am looking at 2nd generation (1995-2000).
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buy a 98-00, the price difference is well worth the much more modern looks, stronger motor/trans, and slightly more plush interior.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
buy a 98-00, the price difference is well worth the much more modern looks, stronger motor/trans, and slightly more plush interior.
Puredrifter, I know that you like ur 99 now, but if the 95 would have never been in an accident would you have fixed it up as nicely as ur 99 looks currently?
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Originally Posted by smalcom
Thanks LiCelsior. I am looking at 2nd generation (1995-2000).
the 98-00 LS400s are the best bet. They do have a navi option on them but they only work well in a well metropolitan area. As my 99 gets alot of looks and I get alot of compliments on it as far as ride and style.

go for a 98-00.
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Originally Posted by 1995LS400
Puredrifter, I know that you like ur 99 now, but if the 95 would have never been in an accident would you have fixed it up as nicely as ur 99 looks currently?
wheels and suspension would prolly have been the same, hell i had the suspension waiting to go into my 95

i loved my 95, it was a great car and a unique color, but when it was totalled i had no reason not to switch into my 99 since i was getting such a good price (no, not revealing it.)
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