Who has the most mileage on their LS400? (The Mother Thread)
05-24-04, 11:26 AM
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1993 LS with 186,000 and counting. Fixed the dash issues and need to get the power steering pump replaced (will be the third according to Lexus records). Still a sweet ride...
06-01-04, 01:23 PM
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My 1990 LS 400 had 168,00 mi when it was totaled in an accident a couple years ago. It had experienced the not uncommon A/C and power steering pump troubles but nothing involving the drive train ever went wrong. My 1992 SC 400 is still running strong at 328,000 mi! I realize its not the same car, but the engine/drivetrain are essentially the same. It has had no signigicant mechanical problems at all. Just periodic replacement of tires, brakes, and change the oil. It now is in need of new control arm bushings, tie rod ends, and the instrument guage needles have gone dark (what else is new?). In the process of getting those issues taken care of and then hoping for another 150K.
06-02-04, 09:49 PM
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91' LS400 Drove from NH to upstate NY to NJ in recent trip. (May)
Went to Toronto, Montreal from MA.
Very reliable!!
Changing Air Compressor for A/C soon, (2nd time)
Changed Power Antenna (2nd Time)
MAF (1)
Wire Harness (1)
Brake Rotors (2nd time)
Fog light bulb H3 (2nd time) ($53!! from Lexus dealer)
Timing Belt
Climate Control LCD (2nd time)
Lower Control Arm
Clutch
Nothing elase significant
Just hit 180k miles!!
Went to Toronto, Montreal from MA.
Very reliable!!
Changing Air Compressor for A/C soon, (2nd time)
Changed Power Antenna (2nd Time)
MAF (1)
Wire Harness (1)
Brake Rotors (2nd time)
Fog light bulb H3 (2nd time) ($53!! from Lexus dealer)
Timing Belt
Climate Control LCD (2nd time)
Lower Control Arm
Clutch
Nothing elase significant
Just hit 180k miles!!
06-03-04, 03:13 AM
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196K on mine - going for the big 200K!
Trac light on occasionally - pipe that carries pressure replaced and that almost fixed it - was coming on a lot before that.
Power steering pump leaking - again
Alternator and battery replaced - again
Antenna died a long time ago
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Trac light on occasionally - pipe that carries pressure replaced and that almost fixed it - was coming on a lot before that.
Power steering pump leaking - again
Alternator and battery replaced - again
Antenna died a long time ago
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06-09-04, 06:02 PM
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Currently has 154k miles. My wife think I am crazy but I have driven the car from San Jose to Chicago.
Repairs:
Timing Belt/Water Pump, Pulleys, Drive Belt, Rotors/Pads/Calipers - I am a caution nut!
Next Repairs:
To replace both Cats, Rear Struts/Springs, All rubber bushings, Front Control Arms, Steering Rack,
and rear axle boots.
Great thing about the car is I got it for only $1500 with 143k miles.
Repairs:
Timing Belt/Water Pump, Pulleys, Drive Belt, Rotors/Pads/Calipers - I am a caution nut!
Next Repairs:
To replace both Cats, Rear Struts/Springs, All rubber bushings, Front Control Arms, Steering Rack,
and rear axle boots.
Great thing about the car is I got it for only $1500 with 143k miles.
06-16-04, 06:45 PM
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Since I started this thread I guess it is only fair that I give an update. I bought my LS for $13,276 on 12/15/01. The car had 106,082 miles on it. I have about 131,000 miles on the car now and have done lots of work in that time. Since then I have replaced/repaired the following:
06/16/04 - Replaced all 4 Air Struts (converted to non-air suspension) Struts/Springs/Mounts - $1100
11/05/03 - Replaced Water Pump, Engine Fan, Engine Fan Shroud - $851.20
04/22/03 - Repaced Air Clean, Hose Assy - 176.47
10/01/03 - Replaced Key - $43.60
04/17/03 - Replaced Cabin Filters - $43.97
03/27/03 - Replaced Trac Fusible Link - $136.70
03/27/03 - Replaced Trac Acuator - $2208.49
03/26/03 - Replaced Windshield - $206
04/22/03 - Repaired Temp. Control Panel LCD - $250
04/22/03 - Repaired Instrument Cluster - $250
06/17/02 - Replaced Timing Belt, Crankshaft Sensor - $831.19
06/17/02 - Replaced Powersteering Vaccum Control Valve - $ 508.08
06/17/02 - Replaced Heater Control Valve - $151.37
02/21/02 - Replaced Front Hood Shocks - $265.69
02/21/02 - Replaced Left Front Window Motor & Regulator - $555.46
02/21/02 - Replaced Rack & Pinion Steering - $2392.77
02/21/02 - Replaced Engine & Transmission Mounts - $520.92
02/21/02 - Replaced Antenna Assembly - $185.96
02/21/02 - Replaced Timing Belt, Plugs, Caps, Rotors, Wires - $866.36
02/05/02 - Replaced Fan Clutch - $193.00
06/16/04 - Replaced all 4 Air Struts (converted to non-air suspension) Struts/Springs/Mounts - $1100
11/05/03 - Replaced Water Pump, Engine Fan, Engine Fan Shroud - $851.20
04/22/03 - Repaced Air Clean, Hose Assy - 176.47
10/01/03 - Replaced Key - $43.60
04/17/03 - Replaced Cabin Filters - $43.97
03/27/03 - Replaced Trac Fusible Link - $136.70
03/27/03 - Replaced Trac Acuator - $2208.49
03/26/03 - Replaced Windshield - $206
04/22/03 - Repaired Temp. Control Panel LCD - $250
04/22/03 - Repaired Instrument Cluster - $250
06/17/02 - Replaced Timing Belt, Crankshaft Sensor - $831.19
06/17/02 - Replaced Powersteering Vaccum Control Valve - $ 508.08
06/17/02 - Replaced Heater Control Valve - $151.37
02/21/02 - Replaced Front Hood Shocks - $265.69
02/21/02 - Replaced Left Front Window Motor & Regulator - $555.46
02/21/02 - Replaced Rack & Pinion Steering - $2392.77
02/21/02 - Replaced Engine & Transmission Mounts - $520.92
02/21/02 - Replaced Antenna Assembly - $185.96
02/21/02 - Replaced Timing Belt, Plugs, Caps, Rotors, Wires - $866.36
02/05/02 - Replaced Fan Clutch - $193.00
06-18-04, 01:14 AM
#89
Ouch!!
My 94 LS 400 Records:
Going to have to Ballpark some cost but will be very close:
Purchase date: 11/15/2001 Mileage: 117,815
Vin # : JT8UF11EORO199***
JP Importz: Jason Phan 214-221-3135
Davenport contact # 972-612-3377
11/23/2001 Repair Drivers Side Brake Light: $00.00 ( me soldering)
05/15/2002 Leaking Heater Control Valve replaced . $40.00 in parts installed by me.
07/30/2002
Brake Rotors & Pads changed . Bradi Rotors , Rotex pads from
Ricambi Sport
Front & Rear: Mileage 130,345 $300 parts and shipping, $100.00 install
12/06/02 Air Filter Replaced. me $28.00 part
05/02/03 Power Steering Fluid complete flush: Mileage 139,004 : $65.00
06/05/03 Transmission Fluid complete flush Toyota T-IV fluid : Mileage 140,312: $85.00
08/08/03 Cabin Air Filter Replaced: Mileage 143,216: me $25.00 part
08/14/03 Front & Rear Struts replaced. Front upper Strut Assembly replaced.
143,322: $320.00 Parts , $300.00 labor
08/18/03 4 New Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 Tires. Mileage 143,546 at Costco
$250.00 total installed
10/19/03 Bosch Windshield wipers: $15.00
12/10/03 BG 44K Fuel System Cleaner added. Mileage 148,423
BG MOA Oil Treatment added with oil change. Toyota oem filter
used.
BG Cooling System Flush added.
Complete flush of radiator and cooling system / Add 1.3
Gallons Toyota long-life coolant. Fluids $45.00 , I did the labor.
02/17/04 Brake Fluid Flushed by JP Importz:Replaced with Ate Super Blue
Fluid.
Coolant level checked and made 50/50. 149,318
JP Importz: $60.00
03/18/04 EGR Pipe assembly replaced at Tines Automotive. $120.00 parts, I did the labor.
03/21/04
New motor mounts &
transmission mount
installed by A-1 United Transmission. 149,566: $280.00 parts , $175.00 labor
03/27/04 Fuel Gauge Capacitor C-142 replaced on Circuit Board. Work done
Jeff Tregre 972-296-3421
JeffTregre@comcast.net
http://www.circuit-technology.com/ht...f__tregre.html
152,151: $75.00 in soldering , I re-installed the cluster.
04/01/04 State Inspection / Registration sticker applied. Oil Change 153,875: $50.00
06/04/04 AC system checked for leaks / none found. 4 oz. of refrigerant
added at Blendair.
www.blendair.net Owners name: Mark
156,729: $40.00
Totals: $2253.00 or $73.00 a month rounded up.
Cost in maintenance per 100 miles: $5.63
Started with ouch!! , due to 350Z's post.
That comes to an astonishing $213.00 per 100 miles. Yikes
damon
Going to have to Ballpark some cost but will be very close:
Purchase date: 11/15/2001 Mileage: 117,815
Vin # : JT8UF11EORO199***
JP Importz: Jason Phan 214-221-3135
Davenport contact # 972-612-3377
11/23/2001 Repair Drivers Side Brake Light: $00.00 ( me soldering)
05/15/2002 Leaking Heater Control Valve replaced . $40.00 in parts installed by me.
07/30/2002
Brake Rotors & Pads changed . Bradi Rotors , Rotex pads from
Ricambi Sport
Front & Rear: Mileage 130,345 $300 parts and shipping, $100.00 install
12/06/02 Air Filter Replaced. me $28.00 part
05/02/03 Power Steering Fluid complete flush: Mileage 139,004 : $65.00
06/05/03 Transmission Fluid complete flush Toyota T-IV fluid : Mileage 140,312: $85.00
08/08/03 Cabin Air Filter Replaced: Mileage 143,216: me $25.00 part
08/14/03 Front & Rear Struts replaced. Front upper Strut Assembly replaced.
143,322: $320.00 Parts , $300.00 labor
08/18/03 4 New Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 Tires. Mileage 143,546 at Costco
$250.00 total installed
10/19/03 Bosch Windshield wipers: $15.00
12/10/03 BG 44K Fuel System Cleaner added. Mileage 148,423
BG MOA Oil Treatment added with oil change. Toyota oem filter
used.
BG Cooling System Flush added.
Complete flush of radiator and cooling system / Add 1.3
Gallons Toyota long-life coolant. Fluids $45.00 , I did the labor.
02/17/04 Brake Fluid Flushed by JP Importz:Replaced with Ate Super Blue
Fluid.
Coolant level checked and made 50/50. 149,318
JP Importz: $60.00
03/18/04 EGR Pipe assembly replaced at Tines Automotive. $120.00 parts, I did the labor.
03/21/04
New motor mounts &
transmission mount
installed by A-1 United Transmission. 149,566: $280.00 parts , $175.00 labor
03/27/04 Fuel Gauge Capacitor C-142 replaced on Circuit Board. Work done
Jeff Tregre 972-296-3421
JeffTregre@comcast.net
http://www.circuit-technology.com/ht...f__tregre.html
152,151: $75.00 in soldering , I re-installed the cluster.
04/01/04 State Inspection / Registration sticker applied. Oil Change 153,875: $50.00
06/04/04 AC system checked for leaks / none found. 4 oz. of refrigerant
added at Blendair.
www.blendair.net Owners name: Mark
156,729: $40.00
Totals: $2253.00 or $73.00 a month rounded up.
Cost in maintenance per 100 miles: $5.63
Started with ouch!! , due to 350Z's post.
That comes to an astonishing $213.00 per 100 miles. Yikes
damon
Last edited by damon; 06-19-04 at 01:16 PM.
06-19-04, 05:21 PM
#90
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Anybody had problems with speaker. My Subwoofer and two rear speakers do not work, left rear door lock stopped working. 1990 LS400 with 165000 miles.