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#121
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if this issue only happens during braking and no other time you can be fairly confident that it is just the brakes, rotors most likely.
the fact he did his own work is a bit --well---idk------maybe ask him which lexus dealer he used to work for and try to confirm his experiance.
all in all i still think the price for the car is a bit high---if he wont come down by a good amount i say let this one go------but its just my opinion---take it for what its worth
the fact he did his own work is a bit --well---idk------maybe ask him which lexus dealer he used to work for and try to confirm his experiance.
all in all i still think the price for the car is a bit high---if he wont come down by a good amount i say let this one go------but its just my opinion---take it for what its worth
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if this issue only happens during braking and no other time you can be fairly confident that it is just the brakes, rotors most likely.
the fact he did his own work is a bit --well---idk------maybe ask him which lexus dealer he used to work for and try to confirm his experiance.
all in all i still think the price for the car is a bit high---if he wont come down by a good amount i say let this one go------but its just my opinion---take it for what its worth
the fact he did his own work is a bit --well---idk------maybe ask him which lexus dealer he used to work for and try to confirm his experiance.
all in all i still think the price for the car is a bit high---if he wont come down by a good amount i say let this one go------but its just my opinion---take it for what its worth
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It sounds like its probably just the brakes/rotors. My guess would be the rotors are warped or something to that extent. I wouldn't buy it solely because he doesn't have records of the service, or I would at least try and get more money off. That is just me though and im **** about service records. The timing belt and water pump are a really labor intensive job, so I would be a little hesitant about him doing it himself. And if he did do it himself, Im sure he didn't do everything the dealer does (Fluids, seals, gaskets etc). It does sound like a clean car though. See what your mechanic says and go from there.
I saw a few interesting ones today on craigslist. Just thought i'd share. Keep us updated on the one your interested in though.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2261565051.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2260632548.html
I saw a few interesting ones today on craigslist. Just thought i'd share. Keep us updated on the one your interested in though.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2261565051.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2260632548.html
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It sounds like its probably just the brakes/rotors. My guess would be the rotors are warped or something to that extent. I wouldn't buy it solely because he doesn't have records of the service, or I would at least try and get more money off. That is just me though and im **** about service records. The timing belt and water pump are a really labor intensive job, so I would be a little hesitant about him doing it himself. And if he did do it himself, Im sure he didn't do everything the dealer does (Fluids, seals, gaskets etc). It does sound like a clean car though. See what your mechanic says and go from there.
I saw a few interesting ones today on craigslist. Just thought i'd share. Keep us updated on the one your interested in though.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2261565051.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2260632548.html
I saw a few interesting ones today on craigslist. Just thought i'd share. Keep us updated on the one your interested in though.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2261565051.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2260632548.html
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Congrats man! That one looked interesting to me. I love the color and it looks to be in great shape. Are all the VIN stickers in place? The car must have been garaged cause the headlights look new. Also with the 97 you don't need to worry about the needles burning out. If the tbelt was done at 90K your good until 180K, unless you want to do it for peace of mind. $4,800 is a steal. Go register on Lexus.com under owner resources and you'll be able to get all the service records. Looks like your patience paid off. Plus you got the updated body/
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Congrats man! That one looked interesting to me. I love the color and it looks to be in great shape. Are all the VIN stickers in place? The car must have been garaged cause the headlights look new. Also with the 97 you don't need to worry about the needles burning out. If the tbelt was done at 90K your good until 180K, unless you want to do it for peace of mind. $4,800 is a steal. Go register on Lexus.com under owner resources and you'll be able to get all the service records. Looks like your patience paid off. Plus you got the updated body/
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Looking for some factory GS 17" rims, I would like to put my HID kit in, and I really need the tint pulled of and re-done. Oh, and I need a replacement nakamichi rear speaker (anyone got one for sale?) not the sub, just speaker. Other than that I don't know where to start, lol
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