1992 Lexus LS

Sedan

4.0L 3967CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

JT8UF11E9N0109658

Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is a well-maintained, 2nd owner car that looks and drives beautifully.This was Lexus's flagship and their initial attempt to break into the American luxury sedan market. The build quality of this car still amazes me. it wouldn't surprise me if this car made it to 350,000 miles+ CONDITIONCondition for this 23yr old car is really quite remarkable, with wear typical of what you might expect for a car 5-10 years newer. Paint condition is probably high 6 to low 7 and interior condition is 7+. There are no major dents, fading, or peeling evident in the paint, however there are minor door dings and 2-tone gray on the lower half shows signs of age. There is a small crack in the dashboard (see pic) on the passenger side and a 4-5" tear in the front passenger seat leather. Carpets are in great shape and even the original Lexus floor mats have held up very well. This vehicle has never been in a major accident, although I was hit at low speed in 2005 which required the left front fender & hood to be repainted. The odometer stopped at 199,062 in fall of 2013 which you can see in the service history. I estimate current mileage at approx 210,000-215,000 since it's been our 3rd car for some time now. All electrical & power options are in excellent working order. A/C blows ice cold and climate control works perfectly. Radio sounds great, CD changer in the trunk works great and magazine is in good shape. The right front speaker may be blown but the Nakamichi sound is still there. All power options including power seats, power mirrors, seat/mirror memory, power windows, power door locks, power sunroof, and cruise control all work perfectly. The fuel door release solenoid does sometimes fail but there's a manual door release in the trunk so I never bothered to fix it. New rotors and pads approx 5000 miles ago, new radiator, belts, hoses, etc. approx 7000 miles ago. 3 of the 4 tires have 20% or less life remaining and one is <6 mos. old. Perfect timing for the new owner to pick out a custom set of wheels and tires! The car tracks straight and rides smooth as silk on the highway. There is an occasional screeching sound from the front end on brake application which are worn strut rod bushings. The 4.0L V8 starts and runs perfectly and still no perceptible vibration at idle (a Lexus trademark). The smooth, torquey V8 power is as strong as ever and is mated to a new transmission (rebuilt circa 2010) that shifts smooth and solid. HISTORYI purchased the car (on eBay) from the original owner in Dallas, Texas and drove it back to Los Angeles spring 2004. The original owner purchased the car from Park Place Lexus in Plano, TX where was dealer serviced until 2004, then serviced at Lexology in Hermosa Beach, CA going forward. While not an exhaustive list, below is most of the major work done in the last 5 years or so. I have all books and records since new available via scan/email upon request. Valve AdjustmentNew TransmissionNew AlternatorNew Power Steering PumpNew Power Steering Rack & PinionNew RadiatorNew Belts, Hoses, Timing Belt, Idler, PCV valveNew Timing BeltNew BatteryNew Rotors & PadsNew Driver's Seat LeatherNew Driver's Power Window Switch ClusterNew Transmission Center MountNew cap, rotor, wires, & plugsNew Oxygen sensorsNew StrutsNew Upper Control ArmsNew WindshieldThis is a great car and I'm sad to see it go. My family continues to grow and a conversion van found its way into our driveway so I've got to say good bye. Bid with confidence and please feel free to email me with any questions or to arrange a test drive.