Im going to get an LS400
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Im going to get an LS400
Ive loved the LS400 for a long time. And now I am in the market for one. I want to get a UCF20 (98-00). How much should I pay? What are the options I should look for? Are there any options I should avoid?
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I guess also I should say im not looking for a steal. Im willing to shell out the money for a pristine, records kept car. I am looking to keep it for at least 5 years, so i want to make sure I buy a good car.
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Welcome to CL.
Pure, I'll say it for you:
"please search"
Here are some topics concerning your question I found by doing just that:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/536567-looking-at-a-98-ls400.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...el-ls400s.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...igh-miles.html
You'll find that the answers to almost any question you could think of have been covered numerous times, so don't take a "search" suggestion by any of us coming across as rude. Think of it as us saving you time by not making you wait on a response
Pure, I'll say it for you:
"please search"
Here are some topics concerning your question I found by doing just that:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400/536567-looking-at-a-98-ls400.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...el-ls400s.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...igh-miles.html
You'll find that the answers to almost any question you could think of have been covered numerous times, so don't take a "search" suggestion by any of us coming across as rude. Think of it as us saving you time by not making you wait on a response
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Here is what I found useful in your links:
-look for a car with records
-nakamichi sound system parts cant be bought new but can be bought on ebay
-last update for the nav system on the UCF2.5 was in 2004
-a car with belts recently replaced is worth extra
-starter is going to go out at 150k
-if it has “D2R” stamped into the headlight lense it has HID’s
-if it has heated seats its likely to have HID’s
-People seem to find them in good shape with ~100k for about $8.5k (I cant find any deals that good)
Here is what I want:
-Black paint
-Awesome sound system
-heated seats
What trim should I look for? Is there any special editions which are different than what are regularly offered?
-look for a car with records
-nakamichi sound system parts cant be bought new but can be bought on ebay
-last update for the nav system on the UCF2.5 was in 2004
-a car with belts recently replaced is worth extra
-starter is going to go out at 150k
-if it has “D2R” stamped into the headlight lense it has HID’s
-if it has heated seats its likely to have HID’s
-People seem to find them in good shape with ~100k for about $8.5k (I cant find any deals that good)
Here is what I want:
-Black paint
-Awesome sound system
-heated seats
What trim should I look for? Is there any special editions which are different than what are regularly offered?
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Thread title: "Im going to get an LS400"
Question: Is there anything I can do to convince you not to get an LS400?
Question: Is there anything I can do to convince you not to get an LS400?
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LS400s are an exercise in automotive boredom - they just don't break, but they don't inspire, either
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I get what you are saying, but this car is not meant to be a performer. It was engineered to be a big luxury cruiser and it does it very well to say the least. If that is what you are looking for, this is your car.
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Im done buying cars that are compromises. It cant be good on the track and good on the street. I have an AE86 thats pretty much race prepped. Its like that girl you cant bring home to mom. It was fun at first but Im tired of her. Its miserable to drive slow, its miserable to get in and out of race seats, the AC rarely works and when it does its worthless, etc.
So im going to get a car that makes no compromises on the street. Then I will buy a car that makes no compromises on the track.
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