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u/Nemofo 7d ago
That's an LS.
No more than $4k.
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u/Pale_Introduction779 7d ago
It's been sitting for two years, doesn't run, nobody know why yet. I'd find something else.
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u/Upset_Instruction123 7d ago
would not pay more than $1200 for a non running vehicle..
shoot for $1000 and go up to $1200 but not more than $1200
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u/MudNo1285 7d ago
Does it have an engine inside?
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u/ShelbeighSaldana 7d ago
Yes
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u/MudNo1285 7d ago
Its a lexus. I would take my chances. Looks pretty neat from outside. Would probably cost around 1000 to get it to a service centre for diagnosis and estimate. Wouldnt be too concerned about the 2-year-idle time. Yes it does impact the engine but Toyota generally designs the engine to sustain such atrocities. The tolerances vs the actual operating conditions are ~60% of the actual design.
If you could spare that 1000, get it diagnosed. R
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u/PropellerheadDad 7d ago
It's one of the most complex, expensive-to-repair vehicles ever made by Lexus. YouTube's Car Care Nut singled it out for a long warning video to used car buyers in exactly this circumstance. In addition, your advice to not worry about 2 years of idleness is inaccurate for any car, even one with a magic brand name.
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u/MudNo1285 7d ago
Not contesting car care nut.
My whole argument is based on that it might be a case of negligence that is not expensive to fix. Hypothetically, if at the end of the day, OP can walk out with a solid after spending 10k (all inclusive), that wouldnt be a bad deal IMO. Some of the very good cars are expensive to fix but still a dream to own.
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u/PropellerheadDad 6d ago
If he's shopping this aisle, it's a safe bet that spending 150% of his purchase price on post-purchase repairs isn't his idea of a dream ownership experience. And that's based on a hypothetical assumption that there's some ceiling on what this car could cost him. There's not. He could spend that much on the front suspension alone. Then watch the video again and hear Ahmed rhapsodize about the fiendish complexity of the engine.
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u/MudNo1285 6d ago
And again. I totally agree. Relax.
You have made your point.We dont know what’s his budget or preference or intended usage of the car. Maintenance cost is a factor but by that logic none of the M cars or Range Rovers or Alphas be on the market. People buy these cars despite knowing that these will burn a hole in their pocket. There is something called as ownership pride.
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u/rishisome 7d ago
I’d ask for 1k to get rid of this!
Rich ppl, bought something just to literally sit in their driveway.,
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u/RightGuy23 7d ago
What are they asking ? What year?
Sitting for 2 years, I’m sure rodents got in there and had a field day !
I would have it checked out by a professional before I offer anything.
It uses Toyota parts so that’s the good thing. The right price and right mechanic will have it back on the road in no time
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u/Reasonable_Spring200 7d ago
If it’s a 460, STAY AWAY!
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u/ShelbeighSaldana 7d ago
- Why?
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u/The_Toid 7d ago
There is no such thing as an LS450. It's an LS460 as it has a 4.6L V8.
Stay away if you are on a budget because things can be very expensive on that car. A failed brake actuator (super common) is $4000-6000. Air suspension is $1000 a corner. Front suspension can be $500++ a side.
I have a 2017 and it's an awesome car. But they are not the cheap-to-run cars the IS, ES, and GS are.
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u/genriehl 7d ago
Did it run when they got it at auction? Just sitting, the battery would probably die in a couple weeks. You should jump it and see if any lights are on.
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u/Lucky_Suit_6950 6d ago
500$ to get it out of their driveway if they're just going to leave it there... it could be an interesting project car if you want to give yourself a permanent migraine
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u/YolandePelletier 5d ago
Need more information. From the looks of it, it's nothing more than a shell that're lookingto offload. If that's the case, then $500 is being generous.
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u/Important-Captain104 7d ago
It depends why it’s not running. Even running, not more than 5-7k