Go from 99 to 97 LS?
04-23-18, 02:37 PM
#1
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Go from 99 to 97 LS?
Hello all, after lots of thinking I知 deciding to sell my 99 LS. After looking at many models I知 stuck between the 95-97 LS and just buying a less used 99 or 00. Has anyone owned both? Is there really much of a difference drive wise? Any common problems?
Thanks.
Thanks.
04-23-18, 03:02 PM
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Personally I would never make that swap. I think the 98-00 refresh did a ton for the car, inside and out.
Whats the drive to trade your 99? Is it rough?
Whats the drive to trade your 99? Is it rough?
04-23-18, 03:44 PM
#3
keep in mind the 98-up cars had a different 1UZ engine and trans altogether.
VVTi and an extra gear is enough of a difference for me to want a 98-up more, for better gas mileage and performance. it does drive differently!
of course you also get the better amenities with a newer model.
read more:
http://www.lexls.com/info/lsgenerations.html
VVTi and an extra gear is enough of a difference for me to want a 98-up more, for better gas mileage and performance. it does drive differently!
of course you also get the better amenities with a newer model.
read more:
http://www.lexls.com/info/lsgenerations.html
04-23-18, 03:51 PM
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the paint is fading everywhere on it, the front fender is destroyed, the hood is 2, I have to get 2 people to open it now. Transmission is starting to slip and it leaks oil everywhere. 325K original everything.
04-23-18, 03:59 PM
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Yeah 325k its lived several good lives.
If you want another LS400, I would find a lower mileage 98-00.
If you want another LS400, I would find a lower mileage 98-00.
04-23-18, 05:34 PM
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And get the service records.No records,dont buy it.Wait til one with service records appears.Did i mention get service records? Do that,you will know if its been properly maintained.When these cars are maintained they are a whole different critter from one that wasnt.One is a very good car,other is a hoopty most likely.
Like buying from a neighbourhood with trash in the streets and bars on windows,or one with new cars and new RV's parked next to them.Who has the money to repair/maintain one.PROFILE the owner! You can buy the owner rather than buy the car and make out better just by buying from a moneyed owner.Ive ALWAYS profiled the owner and havent missed yet since I started.
No service records.no sale.IF you dont want a car with 10 gazillion hidden expensive problems. Its possible to get a good one without service records,its waaaaay more likely to get a good one with service records.
Also buy the very best you can afford.Repairs will kill you,start out with the best possible from the get-go.
recap....get service records.PROFILE the owner.
Like buying from a neighbourhood with trash in the streets and bars on windows,or one with new cars and new RV's parked next to them.Who has the money to repair/maintain one.PROFILE the owner! You can buy the owner rather than buy the car and make out better just by buying from a moneyed owner.Ive ALWAYS profiled the owner and havent missed yet since I started.
No service records.no sale.IF you dont want a car with 10 gazillion hidden expensive problems. Its possible to get a good one without service records,its waaaaay more likely to get a good one with service records.
Also buy the very best you can afford.Repairs will kill you,start out with the best possible from the get-go.
recap....get service records.PROFILE the owner.
Last edited by spuds; 04-23-18 at 05:38 PM.
04-23-18, 05:43 PM
#7
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I'll also go back to my earlier advice on this....buy a 4 banger 80's toyo truck or car thats CHEAP,reliable and easy to work on.THEN get your Lexus.Walk first,then run.A lex with problems is EXPENSIVE,a 4 cylinder Toyo truck or camry/corolla or civic/accord is NOT,and everything is easily accessible.
Example,motor dies,just pull it and drop in a JDM used motor.Or tranny dies,same story.Not a deal breaker.Simple to do. CHEAP,easy and reliable.Good to go for YEARS after that.Oil leak?? Change pan or valve cover gasket.EASY.Not like your Lexus at all.All very good things.
There are a lot of things I want,but dont have.Maturity....the ability to delay gratification. Think about it.
Example,motor dies,just pull it and drop in a JDM used motor.Or tranny dies,same story.Not a deal breaker.Simple to do. CHEAP,easy and reliable.Good to go for YEARS after that.Oil leak?? Change pan or valve cover gasket.EASY.Not like your Lexus at all.All very good things.
There are a lot of things I want,but dont have.Maturity....the ability to delay gratification. Think about it.
Last edited by spuds; 04-23-18 at 06:27 PM.
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