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Old 01-07-02, 07:45 PM
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Post The " Skinny on Considering Buying used 400 please Read " !!

Really appreciate all the input on the "400" ! Went to the previous owner house today & got the service records. Please ! Let me buy you a "bud" & here goes!

71539 : completely rebuilt a/c

72432 : new rear cv boots ???

74388 : new battery

107017 : pump/assy ?? L/pulley , gasket, pressure por alternator, belt , fluids-dexron II , battery , Tune-Up (plugs, ign rotors, air filter, cleaned - adj throttle body another new battery !! Battery found to be defective !

119544 : water pump, timing belt , antifreeze etc.

146153 : New pads & rotors front & back !!

166000 : new battery ( about 3-months ago )

Nothing about trans fluid or rear end fluid changes ! ( unless they where done by an outside shop ) I need to ask !!

O.K Ready for that other "Bud" !!!!
Once again thanks for the input !!!!!!!
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how much are they asking for it and what year is the car and how many miles?
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90' Year
166k
6K out the door.

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Old 01-08-02, 06:01 PM
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HOW MUCH !!!!!!
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If I were you I wouldn't pay more than $7000 for that car and that would be a good price in my books.This is whether it has the adjustable supension or not.
I drove one with that option and that ride was soo smooth I couldn't belive it was a 91.
Wow!
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great that you were able to get the service records--but were was the service done? If it's not Jiffy-Lube then I'd say you should go for it for 6K. Did you get a carfax? It won't tell you everything but it does cover some interesting history and things you must avoid.
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Sorry, Forgot to mention the price ! Dealer said 6k out the door. I found a guy who used to work for a lexus dealer "service" & he said he would look it over for $50.00 ! Takin' the Lex Thursday 1-10, for the physical. If he says everything is cool,I'am going to take the Lexus Plunge!! By the way, talked to the previous owner again & he told me he never had the trans fluid changed ! (hmmm) Did run the Carfax, came up clean !!

Once again Thanks For The Input !!!

Man I'm Glad I found This Site !!!

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Old 01-10-02, 07:23 AM
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If you buy the car, and when you want to change the trans. fluid always use Toyota trans. type I-V. Change 2 liters at a time until the fluid is clean.

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Sorry, Forgot to mention the price ! Dealer said 6k out the door. I found a guy who used to work for a lexus dealer "service" & he said he would look it over for $50.00 ! Takin' the Lex Thursday 1-10, for the physical. If he says everything is cool,I'am going to take the Lexus Plunge!! By the way, talked to the previous owner again & he told me he never had the trans fluid changed ! (hmmm) Did run the Carfax, came up clean !!

Once again Thanks For The Input !!!

Man I'm Glad I found This Site !!!
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make sure it is in great shape. The PS pump is notorious for leaking on that model. Have your freind check over twice to make sure everything is gravy.
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