a 98 LS400
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I am in the market to buy an LS4.
I am looking at this 98 LS400 with 130K miles. The car is in good condition. 2nd owner. The seller asked for $11K.
The seller said that the timing belt and water pump were replaced at 90K miles. He showed me the memo but not receipt. The cost was $850 for the replacement at an independent shop.
Is it even possible to replace the tb and wp at a cost of $850?
What do you think a reasonable price would be for this car?
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I am looking at this 98 LS400 with 130K miles. The car is in good condition. 2nd owner. The seller asked for $11K.
The seller said that the timing belt and water pump were replaced at 90K miles. He showed me the memo but not receipt. The cost was $850 for the replacement at an independent shop.
Is it even possible to replace the tb and wp at a cost of $850?
What do you think a reasonable price would be for this car?
Thanks
Last edited by dashan; 07-23-07 at 10:49 AM.
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I don't know prices in KY but I think it is too much to pay over $10K for a car with 130k miles. I have seen LS400's 98-00 with 60-90k miles for around $12k to $15k in Chicago.
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ask for a reciept then have an independant take the timing cover off (or diy if ur mentally competent enough to hold a rachet) and see the date on the tb.
11k for 130k is SLIGHTLY high, id go for 10500 if i was you but id only touch the car if its had the maint. done, if not, instantly drop the price an extra 750-1000.
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if u come with a claim like that u best have some backing, ie- current ads...
ask for a reciept then have an independant take the timing cover off (or diy if ur mentally competent enough to hold a rachet) and see the date on the tb.
11k for 130k is SLIGHTLY high, id go for 10500 if i was you but id only touch the car if its had the maint. done, if not, instantly drop the price an extra 750-1000.
ask for a reciept then have an independant take the timing cover off (or diy if ur mentally competent enough to hold a rachet) and see the date on the tb.
11k for 130k is SLIGHTLY high, id go for 10500 if i was you but id only touch the car if its had the maint. done, if not, instantly drop the price an extra 750-1000.
How many claims do you want??????
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...5000&cardist=4
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=386
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=282
These are only few that have around 60K and asking price of $14k which is negotiable. If I was looking at the one with 90K mileage those are around 10-11k dollars and the car he is looking at is worth the most $8000 dollars if. Buddy keep looking there are better deales on 10 year old cars out there.
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