TheBigGuy

Just picked it up yesterday, 1996 Lexus LS400

bye-bye integra


Hello Lexus




Plans for the car for now:
-Take pinstripes off
-clear corners (maybe)
-Red&Clear tails (maybe)

Yay-Z

good choice man, welcome. The car is like energizer; just keeps going and going

TheBigGuy

Thats one reason why i bought this car, plus, the previous owner took really really good care of it and i have allll the service records in a folder at home ..

The other reason, i was so tired of babysitting the damn integra. Although i do miss it, it was time for an upgrade

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

Congratulations and welcome to Club Lexus

jdub8

and lose the tow hitch. ( no maybe here )

steveski

Welcome to CL - very classy white LS - looks stately

KilaWombat

iTrader: (1)

I like the white; nice upgrade. Congrats!

TheBigGuy

LOL!! yes even my wife said that.. will take it off thursday when i get off work

my wife's exact word: "EEWWWW!! take that tow hitch off!!"

so yea, we got no use for it anyway

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

congrats on the clean LS and Welcome to ClubLexus

mhlamin

if you don't mind me asking..how much was it? What is the mileage and condition of the car? what defects are there?

TheBigGuy

BTW, thanks for all the comments guys

the car has 187,000 miles and it is in mint condition.. the leather seats look brand new with hardly any wrinkles, no stains or rips, and the exterior is still nice and shiny. It does have a couple very small rust spots but its damn MN =X

the previous owner was a businessman who travelled in the nearby 5 states so most of the miles are hwy miles. Also, he has done every required maintenance and more to maintain the car.. The bad thing is that it will be needing a new timing belt soon (last one done @ 93,000 miles)..

anyway, i picked it up for $4500 which i think is a pretty good deal considering the condition of the car and how well the previous owner took care of it

any comments welcomed =D

steveski

Wow what a deal and clean too. Obviously the miles mean little as long as the vehicle was taken care of (it sure looks like it was). My 95 just clicked over 209,500 and it still drives as good as the day it was new. You'll need to do your timing belt soon. I had mine done for the second time a month ago.

I don't think you should worry about it now - just enjoy your new car and eventually you will want to change it. Enjoy

TheBigGuy

yes this car still drives really new.. hardly any rattles at all and still smooth and straight..

i have read ur thread about the timing belt cost and such hehehe.. Coming from a Honda family, we all know about the timing belt issue it sucks but its a maintenance thing. I figured that after i do the timing belt on this car, i wont have much to worry about for a long time .. And since it was mostly driven on the hwy, the wear on the timing belt shouldnt be too bad

ur car looks really nice btw. i have stared at it many many times LOL

Masticore

i 2nd that, ur car is truly an inspiration to some of us. i only wish i can find the money to make something as inspiring to others. i Love the shaved trunk, thats the way to go, especially with a Black LS.

congrats on the purchase The Big Guy!
you made off with a steal...my 91 was bought for 3000 with 128K on it, but i still have some work to do to get it running again...i wish i could drive it again, i miss it so much!
Best of luck brother and welcome to CL.

-Phil-

heyhowyado

and i third that!

congrats on the car...my next project is to get rid of my pin stripes as well....