So my uncle owns a 1993 Lexus LS400

"YSI-what can brown do for you" (ysi-what-can-brown-do-for-you)
07/15/2014 at 20:31 • Filed to: None

And he is getting a new car next year(new Porsche or something). He has had a lot of newer cars he just always kept this one. They don't want it anymore, but I do, so I might be able to get a nice LS400 for dirt cheap, like around 500 bucks. I am not sure if I should or shouldn't. Then again 1UZ. . .

No, I think I should.

DISCUSSION (44)

Nibby > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:32

GIMME

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:33

Damn for 500 even if you change your mind later you can always get your money back.

Manuél Ferrari > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:34

DO IT DO IT DO IT

YSI-what can brown do for you > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/15/2014 at 20:34

Haha, I could. Although, I think this would be AMAZING to own. We will see how this plays out next year.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Manuél Ferrari
07/15/2014 at 20:37

I know I know!!!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:38

Even if it's for a short time, everyone should own a Luxobarge once in their life.

YSI-what can brown do for you > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
07/15/2014 at 20:40

I really want that engine, though! I will then proceed to buy a S13 and drop it in there!

Delusion77 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:41

If you dont buy it, give me his contact info cuz I will :)

ly2v8-Brian > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:43

$500 bucks and it isn't a pos. take it

YSI-what can brown do for you > Delusion77
07/15/2014 at 20:43

He will probably try and get more money out of you cause you aren't family! I get family discount here.

Camry-Into-Canyon > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 20:43

Kinja'd!!!

LS400 Drift Missile?

YSI-what can brown do for you > ly2v8-Brian
07/15/2014 at 20:48

I know I should. Just keep it and have fun with it!

j.davism5 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:02

little to nothing will go wrong with this car. engine + driveline = Handgrenade proof

Manuél Ferrari > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:30

What year is it?

My Dad bought a used 1991 LS400 in the mid 90s.

It was the best car that anyone in my family has ever owned. It was literally built to last forever. It even had dual radiator fans so if one broke the car wouldn't overheat.

These cars were so awesome that our neighbor made a whole business out of exporting them to China at big profits.

My Dad drove it for years and it survived a big accident without harm to him. It was repaired and then he kept driving it.

He later gave it to my Mom and she drove it for a while.

She later sold it to my friend. The interior was pretty worn at that point as it had a ton of miles on it. He didn't have much money so he just lived with the interior and drove it for years.

He eventually sold it after it had probably 300K miles.

Delusion77 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:33

Little did you know I am infact your long lost cousin. Take my word for it haha

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Manuél Ferrari
07/15/2014 at 21:36

1993, it says it in the title.

Manuél Ferrari > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/15/2014 at 21:38

oops. i missed that

my brain is off today

YSI-what can brown do for you > Manuél Ferrari
07/15/2014 at 21:40

It is a 93, it is in the title ;)

Yeah, his has 200k on it, and he hasn't had any problems with it. The engine is a powerhouse, I know that for a fact. The interior doesn't matter so much, I just want a running car! Imma straight pipe dat ho!

quarterlifecrisis > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:41

The fine folks who made that first video may be morons. I've gathered this from the straight pipes, and the Auto Zone Grant GT steering wheel. Don't be them.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:45

If you say no, something is wrong with you and an Oppo mob will be coming to your house with torches, pitchforks and blaaaazing effigies.

Burrito de EJ25 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:48

so I might be able to get a nice LS400 for dirt cheap, like around 500 bucks. I am not sure if I should or shouldn't

You shouldn't even be asking if you should or shouldn't! The answer is a resounding yes!

YSI-what can brown do for you > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
07/15/2014 at 21:48

If the price is right, I gotta get this. I must! IT IS MY DUTY!

Manuél Ferrari > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:49

sorry missed it in the title!

you should totally buy it and straight pipe it

i don't think you can not do this. you'll always regret it if you do.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Burrito de EJ25
07/15/2014 at 21:49

I like to always consider things, even if they are the best idea ever, I always ask myself "yeah but should I?"

Burrito de EJ25 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 21:55

Man, now I'm looking at these things. They're really not expensive. I'd rather have one f those than a Panther car. It's better in every way possible.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Camry-Into-Canyon
07/15/2014 at 21:57

YES!! That would be excellent, plus I can practice DORIFTO!!

Where have all the lightweights gone? > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 22:01

You finally found something to add straight pipes to. DOOOO EEEET!!!

SaabE39 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 22:17

You must do it, my father got one shortly after coming to America, a black 94' model with the carphone! He gave it to my uncle and he still has it to this day with over 250k miles! My aunt has a tan on tan one with little over 200k and they both run like champs.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 22:17

You owe it to yourself, and to the entire Oppo community, to take advantage of such an opportunity.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 22:24

Or you could drop it in the 86 :p

YSI-what can brown do for you > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
07/15/2014 at 22:36

I could do that, but that is going to be kept for daily duties for a long time!

YSI-what can brown do for you > Manuél Ferrari
07/15/2014 at 22:37

I always regret not putting straight pipes on everything!

YSI-what can brown do for you > Where have all the lightweights gone?
07/15/2014 at 22:37

Straight pipes on this would be SO amazing.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Burrito de EJ25
07/15/2014 at 22:38

Sir, have you heard of the 1UZ , and why it is amazing?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/15/2014 at 23:10

yes you should

Burrito de EJ25 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/16/2014 at 00:33

You've made me fall in love with this thing.

Burrito de EJ25 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/16/2014 at 00:39

It's really too bad this thing is a stance darling. It's really difficult to find a tastefully modified one online.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Burrito de EJ25
07/16/2014 at 00:44

Yeah an LS1 is about 430lbs, to have a running 1UZ in your car(you know the whole shebang, oil, wiring, and so on) it is about 450lbs. If you feel like learning more:

http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/blog/rover-v8-…

http://www.lextreme.com/1uzfe_info.htm…

YSI-what can brown do for you > Burrito de EJ25
07/16/2014 at 00:53

Lot of grandpas owned this car so don't give up hope!

Burrito de EJ25 > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/16/2014 at 01:04

My main issue is that I live in the city. I don't have a home with a garage where I can park my future Jalop-as-fuck collection of cars.

I need to stop being young.

Camry-Into-Canyon > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/16/2014 at 08:19

Kinja'd!!!

You can paint it up like the 2003 MillenWorks IS430 Concept!

bob and john > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/16/2014 at 11:35

for 500$?!?!?! I'll smack the ever loving shit out of you if you dont.

DetroitIron > YSI-what can brown do for you
07/17/2014 at 03:09

Great buy for a DD as well. My wife's '94 SC400 is the coupe sister to the LS400. V8, Auto, 350k miles and two cross country runs. Still on the road passing smog in SoCal. You're looking at a valve shim job (which is DIY but takes 3 days... you have to remove the cams to do it properly). Incidentals like new interior off Ebay, fluid changes (including diff), pieces/parts... The undercarriage is undercoated and the brake lines are painted and vynil coated. Common issues are Fuel ECU going bad (which is bypassable). Plenty of owner forums- lextreme has a 4.7L upgrade that looks stock (to fool California smog referees). She's on the original engine, tranny, cats and exhaust. At 200k you have another 100k (but you have to replace the timing belt, plugs, wires, distributors and igniters every 100k). It's a good buy man. The V8 itself was a $1B project at Toyota and won motor of the year for 3 years in a row. The 1999's "just submitted to see what happens" to PZEV and passed. Anyhow, like a 90's S-class it lasts forever. The 92-94 year V8's have heavy duty piston rods and the stock engine, tranny, and injectors are good to take 8-10psi of boost.

YSI-what can brown do for you > DetroitIron
07/17/2014 at 03:15

Oh you don't have to tell me about the engine, I already love the damn thing! Forged rods and crankshaft and 6 bolt main bearings!!! How epic is that, it is a racing engine in a road car. That is basically 80% of the reason why I want the car. The other 20% is to learn how to work on cars, which I am hoping here it isn't too bad. I also hope I don't have to hoist the engine out.