Hi I want to introduce myself as I have just purchased my first lexus ls400 1996. It is black with 197,000 miles and has recently had the following work done.
New rear handbrake shoes
New rear pads
New rear discs
N/S & O/S rear upper suspension arms replaced
New drop link on O/S rear anti roll bar.
Front O/S, upper suspension arm replaced.
New front pads purchased but not replaced yet
Cambelt and rollers replaced at 195638 miles, Receipt available for the parts.
At 195700 miles Service of Plugs, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Oil, genuine lexus parts used, again reciept available.
Date of Cambelt change was 23/02/2011, Service was carried out on 25/02/2011.
Also 4 new tyres in the last 6 months.
The body has some supermarket war wounds and stone chips.
I have always wanted a ls400 and have now found one at a price that suits the wallet. I pick it up on Saturday and then have a 300 mile drive home so will let you know how it goes. Would you suggest checking or replacing anything else?
A couple of questions. The front speakers do not appear to be working but the rear do. I am led to believe that it requires the amp to be replaced. Does anyone have experience of this and will it be the amp or some dodgy connection that corroded?
Also, just wondered if anybody has tried these bulbs and what effect they have? Are they a bargain xenon conversion or a waste of money?
http://www.auto-lites.co.uk/lexus-ls-400-90-white-xenon-headlight-fog-bulb-kit.html
Thanks in advance ansd I look forward to enjoying the "lexus experience".
Charlie