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1998 Lexus Ls400 Base Sedan 4-door 4.0l on 2040-cars

US $7,500.00
Year:1998 Mileage:87319 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.0L 3969CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: jt8bh28f2w0102266 Year: 1998
Make: Lexus
Model: LS400
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 87,319
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 Up for sale is a 1998 Lexus LS400. It's black/gray on black. Here are a few of the highlights:

  • 87k miles
  • Major accident free
  • Upgraded Nakamichi audio
  • 98-00 model years received more hp/tq (290/300) as well as a revised 5-speed transmission ( I average 25+ mpg on the highway with a 15-year old V8!)
Exterior condition is about what one would expect for a 15-year old car that has been parked outside in the city. There are a few dings and dents and the front and rear bumpers have scratches and scrapes; I tried to highlight the damage as best I could in the pictures below. With that said, it's still a very presentable car. The interior shows a bit of wear as well, mostly on the driver seat bolster. The leather is still intact with no holes or rips. The front and rear passenger seats are in great shape as well as the rest of the interior. All buttons and switches are present and they function as they should. Any potential buyer should understand that this is a used car, so please don't expect showroom new.

Mechanically, the car has no current issues. However, it will be due for the 90k-mile water pump replacement soon. An oil change is also due in a few hundred miles, but I can have that done for the prospective buyer at no charge. The suspension feels soft, but I'm not sure if it's due to age or if that's just how an LS400 is supposed to ride. When I bought the car, the pre-purchase inspection noted the following items be replaced:
  • Outer ball joints (not done)
  • Strut bars (not done)
  • Y-pipe (done 1/2/13)
  • Serpentine belt (done 1/7/13)
  • Passenger mirror motor (mirror assembly replaced 1/6/13)

I purchased the car from an individual in New York in December of 2012. It passed the pre-purchase inspection at Bay Ridge Lexus, so I drove it back to Baltimore with no problem. The work performed above was done to pass MD state inspection and I've had no issues with the car since then. The tires only have a few thousand miles on them, and are a full matching set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2s. The brakes have full stopping power without fade or noise. The fluids are all within limits; all electrical items work as they should; all lights are functional. It is truly ready to drive anywhere.

To complete the sale, I require a Paypal deposit of $500 at the conclusion of the auction, with the remaining balance due within 7 days in the form of a cashier's check or wire transfer. The car will not leave my possession unless those terms have been met. Feel free to ask any questions and good luck!

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