purchased a 98 LS400 - vague maintenance records
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purchased a 98 LS400 - vague maintenance records
so i purchased a 98 LS400 with 98,000 miles and the car runs smooth. the only thing i have caught so far thats a prob. is a small leak from the top radiator hose. after looking thru the maintenance records the last time it was brought into the Lex dealership for maintenance inspection was in 2001!!not sure if the owner decided to go to an independent car shop afterwards or what the case may be but i want to bring my new toy back up to speed. i need a list of things to do...any and all input on what i should check/replace is needed...thanks!!
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Since you are the owner now, you can go to the Lexus dealership and ask for all records for your VIN. If you suspect you need a timing belt/water I'd suggest getting it done rather than wait, whether it's by a dealer or not. I am the opposite of TJW98LS, for an older car like this that's not worth a whole lot I'd just go to a trusted indi-shop and pocket the rest for a nice dinner out (or two) with the wife.
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Thanks for all the input everyone....I went and got what i could from the Lex dealership. Luckily they had a lot more records (up to the present date) than what the previous owner kept in the glove box (up to 2001). Regular maintenance while the car was under warranty was done but nothing major was done engine wise. Biggest thing i seen was a transmission flush Oct 08. Looks like im past due for the 90k maintenance...i seen another post with what i need for that so i guess i'll be shelling out some money!!! the price to pay while driving luxury i guess LOL...
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Thanks for all the input everyone....I went and got what i could from the Lex dealership. Luckily they had a lot more records (up to the present date) than what the previous owner kept in the glove box (up to 2001). Regular maintenance while the car was under warranty was done but nothing major was done engine wise. Biggest thing i seen was a transmission flush Oct 08. Looks like im past due for the 90k maintenance...i seen another post with what i need for that so i guess i'll be shelling out some money!!! the price to pay while driving luxury i guess LOL...
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Exactly. It's really a pretty cheap car to own and maintain. Considering the very low depreciation I've had in the past 3 years of owning my 99 LS400, it's been one of the lowest cost options I could have possibly made for a car.
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