1998 Lexus Ls400 Base Sedan 4-door 4.0l on 2040-cars
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.0L 3969CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
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
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!)
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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