Acceptable milage for a 98-00 LS400
06-16-19, 08:12 AM
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Acceptable milage for a 98-00 LS400
I'm looking to buy an LS400 I know they're very reliable cars apart from a few issues so that's why I'm asking a bit of a retarded question, what do you think is an acceptable range for a 98-00 LS400 if I'm trying to buy one on budget but without risking constant breaking and money lost (I might keep it for 2-3 years)
06-16-19, 08:22 AM
#2
regardless of mileage these things are going to need some maintenance because of their age. You could get a car with 50,000 miles with the original timing belt and still need to replace that belt.
As long as you get a vehicle that has good maintenance history, you should be fine. Just find a car that's had the 90k maintenance (timing belt, water pump, etc) done recently.
If you get something with under 200,000 miles it might save you the pain of any transmission trouble too.
As long as you get a vehicle that has good maintenance history, you should be fine. Just find a car that's had the 90k maintenance (timing belt, water pump, etc) done recently.
If you get something with under 200,000 miles it might save you the pain of any transmission trouble too.
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hankS (12-21-20)
06-16-19, 10:10 AM
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I'd also try to find a car that had light use. An old lady going to church every Sunday was the case with my car - I could see it by the miles she's made in the last 10 or so years (something like $2500 miles a year). That type of use is perfect: it keeps the car running, yet it does not add too much stress to the vehicle.
If you find a car owned by someone who had to take highway every day to work, say 50 miles each way, but the car has all the dealer maintenance done in time and had no major, repeating problems (which you can find out based on car's VIN), then, even if the mileage is a bit high (~200k), you would still be getting an excellent deal.
Lastly, the overall look of the car is important: it goes without saying that those who manage to rip the interior, neglect the leather, ruin the steering wheel and drive with cheap, worn out tires, have certainly neglected everything else, from engine to suspension.
If you find a car owned by someone who had to take highway every day to work, say 50 miles each way, but the car has all the dealer maintenance done in time and had no major, repeating problems (which you can find out based on car's VIN), then, even if the mileage is a bit high (~200k), you would still be getting an excellent deal.
Lastly, the overall look of the car is important: it goes without saying that those who manage to rip the interior, neglect the leather, ruin the steering wheel and drive with cheap, worn out tires, have certainly neglected everything else, from engine to suspension.
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hankS (12-21-20)
06-16-19, 11:14 AM
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I'd also try to find a car that had light use. An old lady going to church every Sunday was the case with my car - I could see it by the miles she's made in the last 10 or so years (something like $2500 miles a year). That type of use is perfect: it keeps the car running, yet it does not add too much stress to the vehicle.
If you find a car owned by someone who had to take highway every day to work, say 50 miles each way, but the car has all the dealer maintenance done in time and had no major, repeating problems (which you can find out based on car's VIN), then, even if the mileage is a bit high (~200k), you would still be getting an excellent deal.
Lastly, the overall look of the car is important: it goes without saying that those who manage to rip the interior, neglect the leather, ruin the steering wheel and drive with cheap, worn out tires, have certainly neglected everything else, from engine to suspension.
If you find a car owned by someone who had to take highway every day to work, say 50 miles each way, but the car has all the dealer maintenance done in time and had no major, repeating problems (which you can find out based on car's VIN), then, even if the mileage is a bit high (~200k), you would still be getting an excellent deal.
Lastly, the overall look of the car is important: it goes without saying that those who manage to rip the interior, neglect the leather, ruin the steering wheel and drive with cheap, worn out tires, have certainly neglected everything else, from engine to suspension.
06-16-19, 09:08 PM
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I'd also try to find a car that had light use. An old lady going to church every Sunday was the case with my car - I could see it by the miles she's made in the last 10 or so years (something like $2500 miles a year). That type of use is perfect: it keeps the car running, yet it does not add too much stress to the vehicle.
If you find a car owned by someone who had to take highway every day to work, say 50 miles each way, but the car has all the dealer maintenance done in time and had no major, repeating problems (which you can find out based on car's VIN), then, even if the mileage is a bit high (~200k), you would still be getting an excellent deal.
Lastly, the overall look of the car is important: it goes without saying that those who manage to rip the interior, neglect the leather, ruin the steering wheel and drive with cheap, worn out tires, have certainly neglected everything else, from engine to suspension.
If you find a car owned by someone who had to take highway every day to work, say 50 miles each way, but the car has all the dealer maintenance done in time and had no major, repeating problems (which you can find out based on car's VIN), then, even if the mileage is a bit high (~200k), you would still be getting an excellent deal.
Lastly, the overall look of the car is important: it goes without saying that those who manage to rip the interior, neglect the leather, ruin the steering wheel and drive with cheap, worn out tires, have certainly neglected everything else, from engine to suspension.
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BNastee (06-17-19)
06-17-19, 05:47 AM
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My dad's 99 has about 165k on it and my 98 has 230k on it. And both of them run fine. The miles are not as important as the upkeep/maintenance that has been performed on it. But understand, if you're looking for a good cheap car that you don't have to put any money into... go purchase a new Corolla with a warranty. Pretty cheap and chances are nothing but gas and oil for miles and miles. These older cars will have problems and need attention and if you don't do your own work, it can get might expensive pretty fast.
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spuds (06-17-19)
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