What year ls400 to get?
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All are pretty good pick what characteristics you like. The 98+ are more likely to be found with a few less miles on them due simply to age. Still some lower miles samples to be found if you want the hunt.
VVTi in the 98+ is
The ease at doing a HID if not equipped. The later ones have HID so one less money draining aspect if the stock HID is to your liking.
Built in navigation on the 99+ right?
'97+ have the ignition immobilizer. More PITA for a thief who thinks he's going to simply walk up and drive off by popping the key cylinder.
So 97+
If you want a total project car, you'll be gutting it anyway so many choices.
VVTi in the 98+ is
The ease at doing a HID if not equipped. The later ones have HID so one less money draining aspect if the stock HID is to your liking.
Built in navigation on the 99+ right?
'97+ have the ignition immobilizer. More PITA for a thief who thinks he's going to simply walk up and drive off by popping the key cylinder.
So 97+
If you want a total project car, you'll be gutting it anyway so many choices.
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All are pretty good pick what characteristics you like. The 98+ are more likely to be found with a few less miles on them due simply to age. Still some lower miles samples to be found if you want the hunt.
VVTi in the 98+ is
The ease at doing a HID if not equipped. The later ones have HID so one less money draining aspect if the stock HID is to your liking.
Built in navigation on the 99+ right?
'97+ have the ignition immobilizer. More PITA for a thief who thinks he's going to simply walk up and drive off by popping the key cylinder.
So 97+
If you want a total project car, you'll be gutting it anyway so many choices.
VVTi in the 98+ is
The ease at doing a HID if not equipped. The later ones have HID so one less money draining aspect if the stock HID is to your liking.
Built in navigation on the 99+ right?
'97+ have the ignition immobilizer. More PITA for a thief who thinks he's going to simply walk up and drive off by popping the key cylinder.
So 97+
If you want a total project car, you'll be gutting it anyway so many choices.
Keep in mind that the VVTi does make the 1UZ-FE into an interference engine. That's the only downside IMHO to the newer models.
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not just the vvti made it an interference, i believe it became interference in 94?? dont quote me on the year. just the first gens are non-interference.
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If I were you, I'd probably go for a '98-'00 if you can afford it. I had a '97 Coach Edition for a long time, and it just started to look kind of old, especially in the front. The '98+ looks much fresher in my opinion. Plus it's faster (not that the UCF20 is slow)!
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Talking about waiting for one.
I sold my '92 for $200 to a guy I know 3 years ago due to several issues, heater core, brakes, & traction control not working. He's since fixed all of those and still driving it around once in awhile. He doesn't drive much any more because of >$4/gal gas.
Anyway, I've eyeing this '99 LS400 with 280,000 miles from a small dealer. The price has dropped to under $4,000.00. Still contemplating..........MN winter.......RWD......280K miles........premium gas and gas might hits $5/gal........
I sold my '92 for $200 to a guy I know 3 years ago due to several issues, heater core, brakes, & traction control not working. He's since fixed all of those and still driving it around once in awhile. He doesn't drive much any more because of >$4/gal gas.
Anyway, I've eyeing this '99 LS400 with 280,000 miles from a small dealer. The price has dropped to under $4,000.00. Still contemplating..........MN winter.......RWD......280K miles........premium gas and gas might hits $5/gal........
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I've only had experience with UCF10 as I recently purchased a 91 with 215K mi, runs smooth as silk, even with a blown tranny mount and strut cushions. Much smoother than my 2003 Infiniti Q45 w/ 120k mi if that says anything.
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I have a 1991, and it is just amazing. 195,000 miles and the transmission is still shifting smoothly, the engine is responsive, and the car rides beautifully. These 1 generation cars were built to last.
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This:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Showr...item4aaaf7abd6
... would be a great car. Look at the mileage! 75K Would purr like a kitten.
Edit: Dammit it just sold! What a steal!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Showr...item4aaaf7abd6
... would be a great car. Look at the mileage! 75K Would purr like a kitten.
Edit: Dammit it just sold! What a steal!
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