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Old 09-15-11, 10:30 AM
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Default 96 ls400

I've lurked here for some time and finally picked up a LS400. It has 130k on it, decent history and real clean. I plan on it being my DD except during times of heavy snow.





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Very nice, welcome to the club
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Woo Hoo, looks like my '95!!! No air ride either....a very nice thing. You my friend have got a winner...if it's childhood was well looked after. Well done!
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Nice find! Looks super clean!

Welcome and Congratulations on the purchase!

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Old 09-15-11, 12:04 PM
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Great looking LS!! Super clean & looks All Stock. Seats in very good condition. Try the turtle wax back box kit. I use it on my 98. Gives the black paint a deep reflectent shine. I started with a clay bar then followed the step by step instruction. Paints looks almost better than new. Enjoy the LS great car to drive and just setting back to look at.
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It's actually the ebony teal. Here are a few others:





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Old 09-15-11, 12:59 PM
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Our cars are twins! Looks great. Hey, if you are "into" such things...go to Lowes and buy a Porter-Cable buffer/polisher. Using the correct compounds, you will not believehow good thast paint can look!
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now this brings back some memories....
except mine had a gray interior
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It is quite nice to see the LS love going on these days.
This should be a great year for Pursuit III and 1-2 LS's.
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HOLY thats clean!!

I have the same color :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by genetic
HOLY thats clean!!

I have the same color
everytime i see your car i wonder what woulda happened if my '95 wasn't totalled
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BONUS!!!!

The dealer I bought it from couldn't confirm that the timing belt had been changed although he had been assured that it was.

Whoever changed the belt (continental brand) placed the sticker on the drivers door jamb instead of under the hood. It was changed just 2k miles ago!

I feel much better about the $4,500 that I paid for it now. I was sure I had a timing job in my future.
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now that's definitely a GOOD surprise if i've ever heard one...
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
now that's definitely a GOOD surprise if i've ever heard one...
Agreed. That's fantastic news!

Mike
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great looking car congrats

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