UCF20, 170k with no service records - what to look for?
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UCF20, 170k with no service records - what to look for?
I'm looking at a '96 with 170,000 miles on it. Cosmetically, everything looks great inside and out, but the seller has no service records. What problems should I be looking for, and how should the lack of service records factor into the final price?
One more thing - Carfax certifies that it's a 1-owner car, but the seller hesitated when I asked, and said "I think two owners..."
Seems shady, but the car felt so solid! I'm torn...
One more thing - Carfax certifies that it's a 1-owner car, but the seller hesitated when I asked, and said "I think two owners..."
Seems shady, but the car felt so solid! I'm torn...
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+1.
Because I work on my own vehicles, I have no service records either. I at least keep receipts for parts and services that I can't do (such as alignments, etc.) and keep an Excel spreadsheet of what was done and when.
If the owner has NOTHING, I'd pass.
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Thanks for the advice guys. Since it was purchased at auction (which maybe explains the lack of records) I'll still pursue it, to a point. I plan on calling Lexus tomorrow with the VIN in hopes that they might have some idea of its service history. I think if you guys saw this one you wouldn't completely avoid it ; )
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Same here, when I got my LS, I had no past service information or anything. Trying my best to replace what needs to be replaced and get a major tune up.
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