Who has the most mileage on their LS400? (The Mother Thread)
12-25-13, 10:19 AM
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Just now replacing the starter...doing this myself...and it is not an easy job. Other than that this is a "Great Automobile." Wish I could purchase another 1998 new LS400. Replaced the alternator 2 months ago. Oil change every 3,000 miles, transmission ever 15,000 now. Just started replacing the transmission oil every 15,000 this year trying to preserve it. Great car! Not liking the new design, so, I am trying to keep the '98 running.
My own LS has 218,000 on it now. I bought it 7 years ago with 34K miles. During my ownership, I've had to refresh the suspension (still have to replace carrier bushings in the back), had a failed fuel pump a couple of years back, done the timing belts twice and just last week had to replace the radiator. I've got an exhaust leak in a rubber hose coming off the manifold that I need to deal with, but other than that and the carrier bushings, the car is in good shape. No question about it, the LS is an excellent reliable vehicle.
12-25-13, 02:09 PM
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Maintanance Record
'93 with 135K miles
I bought the car new and other than routine maintenance following are done.
30K Fuel Filter
85K AC Evaporator & AC hose connected to it - $1,400 repair at dealer
92K Cap & Rotor, plugs and wires replaced
92K PS pump replaced, Thermostat replaced
102K Timing belt, Water pump, Serpentine belt, Shroud, one of the Pulley, PCV Valve/Grommet
126K Allignment done for the first time
131K O2 Sensor (Driverside back)
132K Hood Strut Replaced
135K Capacitors replaced on ECM and Dashboard module
There are many things to be done which includes a small rust being developed on the driverside rearwell area.
- TRAC light code 43
- Driver Seat Switch
- Moonroof drain clog on the driverside front
- Front Suspension bushings.
- Engine Mounts
- Musty smell from vent which comes with using AC
- Door Ajar Switches
- Center console bulbs - few are out
- Seats feel old and leather cracks.
I bought the car new and other than routine maintenance following are done.
30K Fuel Filter
85K AC Evaporator & AC hose connected to it - $1,400 repair at dealer
92K Cap & Rotor, plugs and wires replaced
92K PS pump replaced, Thermostat replaced
102K Timing belt, Water pump, Serpentine belt, Shroud, one of the Pulley, PCV Valve/Grommet
126K Allignment done for the first time
131K O2 Sensor (Driverside back)
132K Hood Strut Replaced
135K Capacitors replaced on ECM and Dashboard module
There are many things to be done which includes a small rust being developed on the driverside rearwell area.
- TRAC light code 43
- Driver Seat Switch
- Moonroof drain clog on the driverside front
- Front Suspension bushings.
- Engine Mounts
- Musty smell from vent which comes with using AC
- Door Ajar Switches
- Center console bulbs - few are out
- Seats feel old and leather cracks.
01-08-14, 11:10 AM
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01-09-14, 01:35 AM
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Mark 4 LS400 with DHP. 156,000 miles and owned from new in 2000. Problems? One starter motor, electric motors for steering adjustment replaced, one bulb. Original everything else. A keeper!
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01-09-14, 04:29 PM
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'96 with 197,000
Bought it with 96,000 in July of 2006.
Did the timing belt/water pump at 108,000
Gonna decide in the next 5000 miles whether to keep it and do the tb/wp again or get a younger one and sell this to the salesman at the Toyota dealer who has been begging me to sell it to him, lol.
Best wishes to all forum members,
Bob in Central Cal
Did the timing belt/water pump at 108,000
Gonna decide in the next 5000 miles whether to keep it and do the tb/wp again or get a younger one and sell this to the salesman at the Toyota dealer who has been begging me to sell it to him, lol.
Best wishes to all forum members,
Bob in Central Cal
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01-22-14, 02:28 PM
#730
Simply A Great Car!
My 97 LS has just clocked in at 201 miles. Oops, I meant 201,000 miles. Forgot to type in the 3 zero's. It has been with the family for 16 years now. Great car.
