VIP_LS

wassup everyone my name is Dan. From Norcal new to the forum. I'm about to go pick up a 1998 Lexus ls400 today. I want to know is there any particular issues about this car I should be looking into?
Little detail about this car:
98 ls400
black on tan
clean title
125k
good condition for $7k

Open for suggestion and help. Thanks in advance

steveski

Welcome to CL. This is widely asked and if you search you will see multiple threads on it. However, the timing belt is the biggest factor as it should have been changed B4 100,000 miles. If it has not been changed it will need to be done soon. It can cost over $1,000. Others include suspension components like struts, control arms and lower ball joints.

Black on tan - nice

JBrewster

Wow, they're really coming down in price.

VIP_LS

Yea the price has gone down a lot. The guy told me the car got tuned up not too long ago. I'm just gonna check on it anyway. I already bought some megan coilover I should be okay for now.Thx for all the input guys

steveski

Cool - How much $$$ did you give for the Megan's?

VIP_LS

I bought it from a local guy for 550. Its in very good condition.

steveski

Great deal - cheaper than struts/springs and you get benefits of coilovers

VIP_LS

Might go with Air if I'm closing out the business deal this week

Scorny

iTrader: (3)

Welcome and dont forget to post some pics later.

VIP_LS

Will do I'm undecided right now should I go air or just stick with the megan.

LiCelsior

iTrader: (32)

are u happy with low, or do u want super low and endless on the go adjustable settings.

415ua5

7k is a good deal. my dealership just sold a 98 blue on tan with similar mileage for like 8900.

just make sure the TB/WP have been changed. at 125k if it hasnt been changed you will need to do it.