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09-29-09, 07:53 PM
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Hi All,
Finally got around to taking some pics of my newly acquired 97' Coach Edition LS400. Car was originally owned by my father who bought it brand new back in 1997 replacing his ol 1989 450 SEL. He hasn't been driving it much since he's gotten older so he gave me the son discount & sold it to me for $5000.00.
Only has 51K miles
It's practically brand new . Paint is flawless (garaged) & the Coach leather is clean & fresh.
I'm pretty much going to keep it stock since I enjoy the luxury ride & comfort.
Don't get me wrong I have 2 other vehicles with lowered suspensions & big wheels to play with. This is my new luxury liner
Finally got around to taking some pics of my newly acquired 97' Coach Edition LS400. Car was originally owned by my father who bought it brand new back in 1997 replacing his ol 1989 450 SEL. He hasn't been driving it much since he's gotten older so he gave me the son discount & sold it to me for $5000.00.
Only has 51K miles
It's practically brand new . Paint is flawless (garaged) & the Coach leather is clean & fresh. I'm pretty much going to keep it stock since I enjoy the luxury ride & comfort.
Don't get me wrong I have 2 other vehicles with lowered suspensions & big wheels to play with. This is my new luxury liner
09-29-09, 07:58 PM
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If you want to keep it stock, by all means do.
But at the very least, do SOMETHING about those tires...they look like truck/SUV tires.
Clean LS Same year and color as mine.
But at the very least, do SOMETHING about those tires...they look like truck/SUV tires.
Clean LS
Same year and color as mine.
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09-30-09, 01:12 PM
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I agree LOL I would think for a 60 series tire it would have a lower profile look.
The tires are Michelin XGT V4 Pilots 225/ 60 16. I believe there discontinued.
Will be switching to Kuhmo LX Platinums next.
The tires are Michelin XGT V4 Pilots 225/ 60 16. I believe there discontinued.
Will be switching to Kuhmo LX Platinums next.
09-30-09, 05:32 PM
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Your father may have replaced a 1989 420SEL with the 97 LS400 instead of replacing a 450SEL which for the U.S. was sold from the 1973 through 1980 model years. I sold my 1973 450SEL in 1979 and know a bit about the W116 series -- my favorite Mercedes series except for the W100 "Grand Mercedes".
Your 97 LS looks very nice -- including the wheels and tires. Keep the 225/60-16 tires so you don't screw up the nice cushy ride.
Here are the specs on the 97 LS including the Coach Edition: http://www.lexus.com/contact/pdf/1997/1997LSspecs.pdf The specs are in error since HID headlights were never available and rear seat heaters were not available on U.S. spec models.
Your 97 LS looks very nice -- including the wheels and tires. Keep the 225/60-16 tires so you don't screw up the nice cushy ride.
Here are the specs on the 97 LS including the Coach Edition: http://www.lexus.com/contact/pdf/1997/1997LSspecs.pdf The specs are in error since HID headlights were never available and rear seat heaters were not available on U.S. spec models.
09-30-09, 08:00 PM
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Wow... what father's would do for their son right? Thats awesome man... What are your other 2 cars? Wish I can afford one more but no room in the driveway hahahahaa. Very limitted space since my bros have cars so we have like 6 cars all together including my SC4 and Titan.
09-30-09, 08:22 PM
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Wow... what father's would do for their son right? Thats awesome man... What are your other 2 cars? Wish I can afford one more but no room in the driveway hahahahaa. Very limitted space since my bros have cars so we have like 6 cars all together including my SC4 and Titan.
03' Honda Civic, Silver, 18" Kyowa wheels , 215/ 40- 18 Nitto Neo Gens, Tien springs, HKS exhaust, K&N drop in, Not fast, but looks Clean
90' Chevy Full size Ext. cab, 18" IROC wheels, 245 / 50 - 18\BFG KDWS, Bell Tech suspension 2-4 drop, Spin Tech Exhaust, Air Aid Intake, Painted 69' Camaro Hugger Orange.
Tow Vehicle: 2000 Ford Excursion Power Stroke 7.3 Diesel, Magaflow Exhaust , Bully Dog 3 position chip.
09-30-09, 08:31 PM
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Your father may have replaced a 1989 420SEL with the 97 LS400 instead of replacing a 450SEL which for the U.S. was sold from the 1973 through 1980 model years. I sold my 1973 450SEL in 1979 and know a bit about the W116 series -- my favorite Mercedes series except for the W100 "Grand Mercedes".
Your 97 LS looks very nice -- including the wheels and tires. Keep the 225/60-16 tires so you don't screw up the nice cushy ride.
Here are the specs on the 97 LS including the Coach Edition: http://www.lexus.com/contact/pdf/1997/1997LSspecs.pdf The specs are in error since HID headlights were never available and rear seat heaters were not available on U.S. spec models.
Your 97 LS looks very nice -- including the wheels and tires. Keep the 225/60-16 tires so you don't screw up the nice cushy ride.
Here are the specs on the 97 LS including the Coach Edition: http://www.lexus.com/contact/pdf/1997/1997LSspecs.pdf The specs are in error since HID headlights were never available and rear seat heaters were not available on U.S. spec models.
You are correct my mistake it was a 79' not 89'.
I always thought the 450 SEL was such a nice ride. Not as much power as the LS400, but for the times it was pretty good. I believe it utilized Bosch fuel injection & had smooth power deliver. Yes, I'll keep the tire size to perserve the cushy ride. The wheels were a dealer option my dad got. Not bad looking, not the best looking..but I like them better than the OEM alloys.
10-01-09, 09:01 AM
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My other rides are :
03' Honda Civic, Silver, 18" Kyowa wheels , 215/ 40- 18 Nitto Neo Gens, Tien springs, HKS exhaust, K&N drop in, Not fast, but looks Clean
90' Chevy Full size Ext. cab, 18" IROC wheels, 245 / 50 - 18\BFG KDWS, Bell Tech suspension 2-4 drop, Spin Tech Exhaust, Air Aid Intake, Painted 69' Camaro Hugger Orange.
Tow Vehicle: 2000 Ford Excursion Power Stroke 7.3 Diesel, Magaflow Exhaust , Bully Dog 3 position chip.
03' Honda Civic, Silver, 18" Kyowa wheels , 215/ 40- 18 Nitto Neo Gens, Tien springs, HKS exhaust, K&N drop in, Not fast, but looks Clean
90' Chevy Full size Ext. cab, 18" IROC wheels, 245 / 50 - 18\BFG KDWS, Bell Tech suspension 2-4 drop, Spin Tech Exhaust, Air Aid Intake, Painted 69' Camaro Hugger Orange.
Tow Vehicle: 2000 Ford Excursion Power Stroke 7.3 Diesel, Magaflow Exhaust , Bully Dog 3 position chip.
Anyone needs/wants to buy an 05 nissan Titan LE?
