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Old 09-15-08, 12:37 PM
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Hello CL members!im thinking about buying a 2001 LS430 that has 97,000 miles on it.non-UL.the guy is asking $15,500 for it.do you think its worth it?any common problems i need to look for.the car is on a different island,so i need to take a plane ride to check it out.some one convince me!
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Originally Posted by 1BIGJZS147
Hello CL members!im thinking about buying a 2001 LS430 that has 97,000 miles on it.non-UL.the guy is asking $15,500 for it.do you think its worth it?any common problems i need to look for.the car is on a different island,so i need to take a plane ride to check it out.some one convince me!
Has the 90k service been done? That's $1200 right there...

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im not sure,but what if he didnt?what consists of the 90k service?timing belt,water pump,plugs,wires?
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yeah make sure he did the 90k service on it.. and for 97,000 miles on an 01 i think the most for that should be around 14,000

paid 16,000 for my 01 with 79,000 miles back in march non ul
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for hawaii that's probably a good price.

the ls430 is sweet if your looking to simplify your VIPcar as a daily driver.

I have 20" wheels, I'm now 2" away from tsuraichi at front and 1.5" away from tsuraishi at back. I can drive the car with no clearance issues with the front bumper or anything else. No need to angle driveways or anything. stock body.
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actually,im just looking for a reliable daily driver.so i can leave my GS in the garage and use for weekend drives.and since the GS is old and moddified,im always worried about something going wrong.and leaves me without a car.which has happened to me before.if i do pick up an LS,i plan to keep it stock.but,you know how that goes
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I also think that is "alot" but as someone mentioned you are in Hawaii so your market is kind of limited. As far as common problems I see alot of people with ML systems with blown subs but nothing outrageous.
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15.5 is a little too much. I just bought 2001 LS 430 UL for $16 Including shipping from Florida to NY.
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sounds cheap, check carfax and buy it...
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