I don't want to be that guy, but...

"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12) 05/10/2016 at 12:56 • Filed to: None

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The Honda is leaking something and I’m looking to replace it. I’m planning on driving down to Iowa to look at a 1997 Lexus LS400. Anything I should look out for ? VIN below if anyone would be so helpful as to check the carfax JT8BH28F0V0082288

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 13:03

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Have to pay for motosnoop now :(

d15b > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 13:16

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Does it have new tires?

Does it look like anything is leaking?

How is the heater?

How is the AC?

Are all the bulbs working (interior/exterior)?

How are the body panels? Do they fit well?

Does it look like anything is leaking?

Is the interior clean?

Just random stuff.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > d15b 05/10/2016 at 13:16

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The Honda ?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > d15b 05/10/2016 at 13:17

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The Lexus appears to be incredibly clean

d15b > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 13:19

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The Lexus, ya!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > d15b 05/10/2016 at 13:24

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It's super clean, and I would get new tires as it would be a quasi winter beater.

d15b > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 13:28

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Brakes are good? No squealing?

How about the steering wheel while braking? Any shimmy?

How about from going lock-to-lock? Is the steering making any noises?

Are the fluids clear? Brake master cylinder should look like ginger ale (or as close to as possible). Coolant should be clear, not dirty looking.

Wiper blades work? Did you open and close all the doors?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 13:41

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Get another V12!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 05/10/2016 at 13:55

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*screams internally

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > d15b 05/10/2016 at 13:56

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I haven't driven it yet.

d15b > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 15:01

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Build out a list of all the items that need to be checked off when taking a look at it.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > d15b 05/10/2016 at 15:04

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I was more asking for any things specific to the LS400.

d15b > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 15:05

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Ah! I see.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 15:57

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I’ve got a 210 e430 you can have. You know, just in case one Mercedes isn’t enough. It’s cheap too!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/10/2016 at 16:07

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Ha Ha Ha...

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 19:10

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Check the milage, then ask about timing belt changes.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 05/10/2016 at 19:11

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135,000

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 05/10/2016 at 19:16

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Timing belt is supposed to be changed at 90k. I can't quite remember if VVTi started with '97 or' 98, but the VVTi 1UZ is an interference engine, so if that hasn't been changed and the belt goes, no more valve train.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 05/10/2016 at 20:11

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Apparently it has full service records