Vic - Ucf10 Lexus Ls400 Vip - 12k Or Swap Stagea

[SMOKEYV35]

hey guys. was trying to sell my car to upgrade to a later model ls400 but the one i wanted has sold. so i'm a bit confused as to what i want to do. would prefer a cash sale but have always wanted a stagea, so keen to see if there are any swaps out there. but i'm fussy, so it would have to be clean and looking at MY99+ up.

looking to swap as is, but if it helps, i have a set of 19's (pictured) and brand new coilovers in the box.

CAR: UCF10 LEXUS LS400

YEAR: 11/1993

KMs: 225,000 approx

PRICE: 11k ONO or SWAPS (stagea, aristo, legnum)

Contact: Via PM

heaps more pics. interior shots to come.

Hey VIP guys n gals, i know you all have your own cars already but i'm just putting this out there incase you know anyone in the market. pls ignore the lengthy description - this is more for the carsales.com ad

Up for offer is my late-month 1993 LS400. I am the 3rd owner, and have owned it for around 10 months. It is my first Lexus, and the only reason I am selling is because I want to upgrade to a newer model LS400. They are such fantastic cars, and I am so impressed that I will be loyal to the brand for ever as result. (Please remember that this is an Oz delivered model, sold from Melbourne City Lexus with all books and sales receipts – not a grey import Toyota Celsior ).

I’m a self confessed perfectionist and I searched far and wide for an immaculate example, and have spent many thousands of dollars bringing the vehicle to an even higher standard and updating it to current equipment levels. I wasted far too much time looking at claimed ‘good’ examples, only to find rust, oil-leaks and covered in scuff marks. This is an honest sale, and will suit only a buyer who can appreciate the finer details. There is no such thing as a ‘cheap’ prestige car – pay market value or pay the price at the mechanic!

PROS:

- Paintwork is in unbelievable condition for age, very hard to fault, and looks so deep you could dive into it. No carpark dents to speak of, it is straight as a gun barrel.

- Leather interior is perfect - not cracked or worn, and is leather-conditioned every 6 weeks without fail.

- All electrics work 100% which is very important in a car with this level of features. Does not suffer from the common problems of climate control LCD fade, or flickering dash needles – all as new. Electric seats work 10/10.

- Car is very tight and does not rattle or shake over bumps, it is quiet as a tomb (when released, this car was the quietest in the world, with a lower NVH level than even a Rolls Royce at 100km/h). Can rest a 50c piece on the top of the running motor, and I’m happy to demonstrate this!

- Smooth but rapid, for such a big car, V8 power means this thing can really move if provoked. 0-100 in under 9 seconds, but most impressive when overtaking.

- That being said, amazingly economical – consistently returns 9-10L/100km on the freeway sitting at 2000rpm at 100km/h. 750km’s to a tank of premium.

- Engine has oil change every 5k and oil filter every 10k.

- Recently had a coolant flush

- Transmission has just had a full flush and service, incl both solenoids replaced. Used to feel lazy, now feels very strong and smooth.

- Tyres 80%. Correct factory fitted Lexus specified Z-rated Dunlops fitted at a cost of over $1200.

- Full valet pack/service kit and all Lexus stamped tools intact. Concourse condition!

- Car had every option box ticked from new, including sunroof, headlight washers, and car-phone (doesn’t work anymore due to analog service, so I deleted the aerial but it’s a nice party trick!)

- Have new car sales receipt for $109,000 from Melb City Lexus…. back in 1994!!

Modifications

All modifications have been done to improve the car, not damage it, and all are 100% reversible with all stock parts retained.

- Twin stainless steel mufflers, imported from Japan. Does not change the exhaust volume, but they look great and I polish them regularly. Stock Mufflers included.

- 2 1/4 inch exhaust. true dual. sounds mean, great rumble but silent at cruise.

- K&N performance air filter. Drop in replacement for stock. Imported from USA.

- 7” touchscreen multimedia unit with Sat Nav/CD/DVD/iPod-iPhone touch control/Bluetooth handsfree/and Digital TV. Installed professionally using a wiring harness adapter ($400 ex Japan) so no wires were cut, and stock amplifier and subwoofer are retained. Factory unit available using 6-stacker in boot.

- Reversing camera. Colour with Infra-red capabilities – so is very clear, even at night. Displays automatically on the 7” monitor when reverse is engaged.

- Dark window tint. 20% sides, 5% rear – I did this to help protect the leather in summer. But also looks great.

- HID Xenon 6000k lo-beam headlights. Excellent output over the stock halogens.

- LED driving lights, corner lights, number plate lights, and all interior lights replaced with pure white LED’s for a very modern look, increased globe life, and much lower power consumption.

- Clear front indicators and side repeaters with LED’s installed.

- Billet front grill. Very rare and hard to find part, worth over $500 landed ex Japan. Stock grill can be fitted if preferred.

- AU Falcon electric thermo fans with automated digital controller. (the power hungry clutch fan was seizing and hurting fuel consumption, so I spent over $500 doing this conversion. Looks stock, but much quieter and no more strain on the engine, car runs a lot cooler now. Also great for fuel economy.)

- Repairs that I have taken care of in my time include the transmission – replaced solenoids and full flush and fill with Toyota Type IV fluid ($$$). Comes with 12 month warranty. Power steering pump refurbished and resealed (common problem). Clutch fan seized, replaced it with the AU thermos. Fuel filter replaced, shocking messy job.

CONS:

To save both you and I time, here are the couple of bad points.

- To the avg observer, it would seem the car has high km’s. Don’t let this put you off. I use it to drive from Geelong to Altona on the freeway each day, so covers roughly 500km a week. But the car is well maintained, has a strong service history with books available, and these motors have been known to do over 500,000km without a single service! If I didn’t tell you the km’s, you would never guess from looking at it. Even the common signs such as leather wear and tear are nonexistent. Car pulls strongly, no clunks from suspension, and no rattles from interior. It is rock solid and will go for another 200,000 I have no doubts. Don’t compare km’s to those on the grey import Celsiors on the market - often these have questionable readings, and Japan is notorious for poor maintenance due to high labor cost.

- Vehicle should have a timing belt replaced soon (before 250k). Water pump needs to be done at the same time, and have been quoted $600 from Toyota for the job. But it is a non-interference motor, so the risk of not doing this is nil. If the car doesn’t sell in the next few months, I’ll be taking care of this anyway. This is prestige motoring with Toyota priced parts and servicing remember! No scary german-car sized repair bills!

And that is literally all. As I said, only selling as I want to upgrade to a newer UC20 or UCF30 LS430 – I love these cars so much I can’t see myself in anything else. But if it doesn’t sell, I’m more than happy to keep maintaining it and working on it – there is no hurry! So please, no timewasters. Car can be viewed in Geelong on weekends or in Altona during the week.

EDIT: OPEN TO SWAPS.

[SMOKEYV35]

can't seem to edit my own post.

car has 19's fitted with new tyres, looks fantastic.

thinking i will keep it now, i'm in love with it all over again........but if you're serious i will listen to swaps (on the cars i've listed) or offers. price will go up 2k if you want the 19s.

and pls, no timewasters - i'm not really interested in showing the car to people who just want to 'have a look'.

[SMOKEYV35]

This is a iPhone pic of the 19's. They will sit flush with the gaurds once the lips are rolled and the car is lowered and they camber in.

fitting the coilovers is literally the last thing you need for this to qualify as 100% VIP. Only reason i haven't fitted them yet is to make RWC a breeze.

as mentioned, wheels and coilovers are extra if you want them and are interested in outright buying. price will be +2k for the rims and +1k for the coils, so 14k all up. Swaps would be to a car of equal value, but only interested in the models listed (stagea, aristo, legnum and mayyybe a 34 4-door

Edited June 8, 2010 by SLYLINER

[S T A R 3 3]

WOW! Exactly what I'm looking for.. except for the price tag.. lol

GL with the sale!

[SMOKEYV35]

thanks, i think!

car owes 17k, and i've had it less than a year. stockers are going for avg 10k, so i think it's reasonable for such a clean example with well thought out mods.

also just arrived, bellezza neck pillows. as you can see, the car is still getting a lot of love!

[SMOKEYV35]

bump.

neck pillows fitted. super comfy ride and looks gangster.

can also be fitted with a tow pack, making it a great tow car for your drifter. V8 power and 1800kg of don't argue!

[SMOKEYV35]

bump.

neck pillows fitted. super comfy ride and looks gangster.

can also be fitted with a tow pack, making it a great tow car for your drifter. V8 power and 1800kg of don't argue!

NOTE: to those who asked, no i don't have a tow pack for it, i'm just saying it COULD be fitted with one if you wanted to tow. this one hasn't towed before.

[S T A R 3 3]

definitely will bookmark and keep your details and contact you in a few months..