Who has the most mileage on their LS400? (The Mother Thread)
07-07-04, 04:44 PM
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Here's my proof @ 200K. My 95 LS400 still goin strong, rides like new doin about 80MPH on the freeway.
So far the only replacements I've made were:
Timimg belt on or around 101K
Power Steering pressure hose @ about 165K
Full tranny flush @ the Toyota Mall of Georgia...170K
Replaced one LR air strut from Carson Toyota @ 199K,,,why? Because you can't beat the comfort of an air ride suspension.
No other major work so far, had it for 5 1/2 yrs, still love the reliability.
So far the only replacements I've made were:
Timimg belt on or around 101K
Power Steering pressure hose @ about 165K
Full tranny flush @ the Toyota Mall of Georgia...170K
Replaced one LR air strut from Carson Toyota @ 199K,,,why? Because you can't beat the comfort of an air ride suspension.
No other major work so far, had it for 5 1/2 yrs, still love the reliability.
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07-10-04, 11:34 PM
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My '96 hit 100K last week, and is getting treated to a full service this week... cambelt & water pump replacement, thermostat, coolant flush (refill with 5yr/150K Dex-Cool), brake fluid change (it's BLACK), oil change, tyre rotation, and serpentine drivebelt replacement....
To date, I've had the following done/replaced:
EGR pipe @ 65K
"front castor bars" -twice under warranty because they were cracked... haven't checked them again yet....
rear carrier bushing @ 70K
Past two visits to Longo Lexus at 65K and 70K cost $1200 and $1300, respectively... it hasn't been back there since, except to pick up parts...
Soon I'll be taking it to a body shop in Arizona to get the front bumper cover resprayed as it's begun peeling for the second time... my mother rear-ended a Porsche (at least she had good taste!). Bloody water-based California paint.... doesn't adhere to anything but metal....
That said, I hope to have the car around for a few more hundred thousand miles.... Still burns not a drop of oil. The same can't be said for my '93 Corolla, which at 141,000 miles (just replaced original starter and alternator, but still not original clutch) averages a quart every 5000 miles. Go figure...
To date, I've had the following done/replaced:
EGR pipe @ 65K
"front castor bars" -twice under warranty because they were cracked... haven't checked them again yet....
rear carrier bushing @ 70K
Past two visits to Longo Lexus at 65K and 70K cost $1200 and $1300, respectively... it hasn't been back there since, except to pick up parts...
Soon I'll be taking it to a body shop in Arizona to get the front bumper cover resprayed as it's begun peeling for the second time... my mother rear-ended a Porsche (at least she had good taste!). Bloody water-based California paint.... doesn't adhere to anything but metal....
That said, I hope to have the car around for a few more hundred thousand miles.... Still burns not a drop of oil. The same can't be said for my '93 Corolla, which at 141,000 miles (just replaced original starter and alternator, but still not original clutch) averages a quart every 5000 miles. Go figure...
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11-13-04, 09:07 AM
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Most of all yall have me beat..
97500 on 96..
Replaced in the last year
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Struts (all) didn't really need per mechanic
Front strut bars (both) (bushing worn out
Plug wires
Brakes front and rear..
All parts Lexus OEM ordered online from a lexus dealer.. they sell online
at wholesale prices.. if anyone wants to know I will post URL.. if I am
allowed
Tranny Flush
Battery.. ( the OEM battery finally gave up.. :-) )
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Need this year
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Tires Falken
Timing Belt ,Water Pump and all associated with that..
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Hearing lots about Rack and Pinnion replacement.. guess I better
get that checked out..
Additionally.. getting about 23 - 24 mpg (combined city and highway)
97500 on 96..
Replaced in the last year
---------------------------------
Struts (all) didn't really need per mechanic
Front strut bars (both) (bushing worn out
Plug wires
Brakes front and rear..
All parts Lexus OEM ordered online from a lexus dealer.. they sell online
at wholesale prices.. if anyone wants to know I will post URL.. if I am
allowed
Tranny Flush
Battery.. ( the OEM battery finally gave up.. :-) )
********************************************
Need this year
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Tires Falken
Timing Belt ,Water Pump and all associated with that..
*********************************************
Hearing lots about Rack and Pinnion replacement.. guess I better
get that checked out..
Additionally.. getting about 23 - 24 mpg (combined city and highway)
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11-13-04, 09:37 AM
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124k on a '96. Runs better than most new cars! I hope to get another 100k out of it without too much trouble; our '90 Infiniti Q45 still runs well with 210k miles on it so I expect similar or better performance from the Lexus.
Things to fix:
Timing belt/water pump replacement: $600 at local mechanic
Two Power steering fluid leaks! One from the high pressure hose, one from the steering rack. Looking for an inexpensive fix for these.
Things to fix:
Timing belt/water pump replacement: $600 at local mechanic
Two Power steering fluid leaks! One from the high pressure hose, one from the steering rack. Looking for an inexpensive fix for these.
11-15-04, 01:50 PM
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11-17-04, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by 350z
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
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
WOW I thought I was nuts having my care service every 5k miles and getting anything and everything just like new, but you top the chart here. It seem that you have spent over $11k on repairs for a car you paid $13k for. Did I read somting wrong? Yeah I know its an awsome car but does it make sence to spend $11k for 25k miles or driving?
Please understand I am not knocking you, you obviously love you car and thats impressive.
Jerry
11-19-04, 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Horta
Mr 350z
WOW I thought I was nuts having my care service every 5k miles and getting anything and everything just like new, but you top the chart here. It seem that you have spent over $11k on repairs for a car you paid $13k for. Did I read somting wrong? Yeah I know its an awsome car but does it make sence to spend $11k for 25k miles or driving?
Please understand I am not knocking you, you obviously love you car and thats impressive.
Jerry
Mr 350z
WOW I thought I was nuts having my care service every 5k miles and getting anything and everything just like new, but you top the chart here. It seem that you have spent over $11k on repairs for a car you paid $13k for. Did I read somting wrong? Yeah I know its an awsome car but does it make sence to spend $11k for 25k miles or driving?
Please understand I am not knocking you, you obviously love you car and thats impressive.
Jerry
The day my car has a repair that costs more than 5 grand, its right out the door and the search for a 98-00 SC400 begins.
11-19-04, 10:38 AM
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Yes, with cars there are limits to how much to repair. On older cars, I have found that you cannot own one unless you are OK living with some issues. Like the Mercedes cars of the 1970s and earlier, today's LS cars will run forever, but at some point the COST of running forever becomes untenable.
08-21-05, 12:24 AM
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Could you please??.....
Originally Posted by thekat
.................All parts Lexus OEM ordered online from a lexus dealer.. they sell online
at wholesale prices.. if anyone wants to know I will post URL.. if I am
allowed..........
at wholesale prices.. if anyone wants to know I will post URL.. if I am
allowed..........
Thanks!