93 Lexus LS 400 with 375,000 miles Yes or No?
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93 Lexus LS 400 with 375,000 miles Yes or No?
Short and simple, an old co-worker is junking her 93' LS 400 with 375,000 Miles. It was running fine besides, loud exhaust leak, radio no longer working, and typical wear and tear.
Last week, she parked the car and now it no longer starts. The battery is strong, and even when trying to jump start all the car does is click and the lights fade out (gauge cluster and headlights).
I am inclined to believe it is the starter since I seen the LS400 drove fine and didn't have any engine issues. Junkyard offered her $400 and she offered it to me for the same price. Or is it something I shouldn't bother with and just look for another LS 400?
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Last week, she parked the car and now it no longer starts. The battery is strong, and even when trying to jump start all the car does is click and the lights fade out (gauge cluster and headlights).
I am inclined to believe it is the starter since I seen the LS400 drove fine and didn't have any engine issues. Junkyard offered her $400 and she offered it to me for the same price. Or is it something I shouldn't bother with and just look for another LS 400?
Thanks!
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How mechanically inclined are you? If you can do the starter yourself (I assume you know how difficult that is on an LS) then its a good deal IMO for only $400. You can get an OEM starter for around $250, or an aftermarket one for around $100. Either way, if the car is in pretty good shape...
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I work at Toyota, and have good relationship with the service managers here. I am going to have one of the Toyota Techs do it here, I think I might just roll the dice and get this LS400 this Friday. It's a decent car, body is nice and interior isn't too bad.
The mileage just bothers me, thinking it will need more maintenance and parts from me in the near future.
The mileage just bothers me, thinking it will need more maintenance and parts from me in the near future.
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I work at Toyota, and have good relationship with the service managers here. I am going to have one of the Toyota Techs do it here, I think I might just roll the dice and get this LS400 this Friday. It's a decent car, body is nice and interior isn't too bad.
The mileage just bothers me, thinking it will need more maintenance and parts from me in the near future.
The mileage just bothers me, thinking it will need more maintenance and parts from me in the near future.
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bumping an old thread... I purchased the starter, car started right up no issues. Drove it around, broke a ball-joint/front control arm. Replaced it, and sold it to a buddy, he drove it then sold it to someone else. It was a great car apart from the 2 issues. To anyone thinking of buying an older LS 400, do it!! Great cars!
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