Looking at a '97 LS 400

Nov 12, 2003 2 Replies

Considering a low mile (35K) 1997 LS 400, Coach Edition.



Has full service history, clean and damage free.



Anything that warrants particular scrutiny with regard to this year/model, or things we should check for in the service records?



KBB.com lists a "private party" retail of about $21K. Asking price is only a bit higher, but that's prior to negotiation. In the ballpark for the NW, or west coast in general?



Thanks!



DS


Who owned it? An elderly person who drove occasionally, or a younger guy? If it's a 97, that means that the driver logged about 6000 miles per year. A senior who drove occasionally matches that kind of mileage. If the car belongs to a younger guy, then I'm suspicious.

Low mileage in an old car can be as bad as too much mileage.

I'd rather have a '98. Many improvements over a '97.

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