got a new ride today

concretejungle · 07-15-08, 09:29 PM

Finally! I love my 80, but it's just not a DD and buisness truck anymore. I like to play in it too much which has lead me to modify it and keep it dirty a lot.

Anyways, i was on the hunt for a good, reliable car that i could use as a DD.

Had my heart set on a 98-00 Lexus LS 400. I would have liked to get a LS430 also, but they were priced just slightly higher than i wanted if they had low miles.

Anyways, got lucky and found a cream puff LS400 that was owned by a retired couple in Florida who purchased it new. They lived in a retirement community so it was hardly driven and garage kept. It only had 43,000 miles when i got it and it was a 00' model. That was the last year of the LS400 before they upgraded the platform to the 430.

It's dark out right now but i'll take some pics tomorrow and post up.

I'm totally pumped about this thing. I won't say what i paid because i think i paid a fair price considering the condition. I didn't steal it, but i also don't think i overpaid either.

Pics coming tomorrow.

As a side note, this means that i can FINALLY use the 80 for what i purchased it for; which is wheelin' it exclusively. So.... i will have a set of half-used Nitto terragraplers in a 315-16 size for sale soon so i can slap on some Swampers.

jfz80 · 07-15-08, 10:48 PM

Let the mods begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trollhole · 07-16-08, 07:28 AM

Can I ride with you?

cruiser4life · 07-16-08, 10:14 AM

Congrats Alex. You won't be sorry, that's the TLC of the high-end sedan world.

shinton · 07-16-08, 12:54 PM

Ahem, first in line for 80 lift parts, heh!!

'grats, they are a super smooth car and will go well with your career!

Sam

fj40z · 07-16-08, 05:11 PM

Awesome Alex, cant wait to see it.

krzyabncanuck · 07-16-08, 06:14 PM

Still waiting for pics man.

little_joe · 07-16-08, 07:17 PM

Cool, now we have a host for the first-ever ONSC Pimp My Ride and HAMOM.

Congrats on the score, that is no doubt one awesome ride!

fj40z · 07-16-08, 08:49 PM

That baby would look sweet with Line X around the bottom half!

concretejungle · 07-16-08, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40z

That baby would look sweet with Line X around the bottom half!

shut yer' yapper!

S4Cruiser · 07-17-08, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40z

That baby would look sweet with Line X around the bottom half!

Better yet some spinners!

j/k - sweet car that I seriously considered buying a few years ago. Great reliability, perfect client lunches and better yet road trips!!

-Jon

uzj100 · 07-17-08, 02:47 PM

Sweet ride.

rutbeer · 07-21-08, 12:39 PM

I think I have a few 18" subs laying around from my car audio days....

romaniacruiser · 07-25-08, 11:09 PM

looks good.
rode by your house earlier going towards downtown hp and was wondering if that was a new addition to the ever-growing collection you guys have out there.

blue98stang · 07-29-08, 11:56 AM

I have to agree with Steve... The PIG needs a buddy... The lexus needs the black LineX on the bottom half...

I can so see you Pimpin that Lexus..

concretejungle · 07-29-08, 02:39 PM

the only problem i'm having with it so far is it's TOO FAST!! hahaha, i'm so used to the huge cruiser, this thing just flat flies. Coming back from the beach last weekend i was running about 90 mph and didn't even realize it. If it weren't for cruise control i would have run 90 - 100 the whole time.

fj40z · 07-29-08, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concretejungle

the only problem i'm having with it so far is it's TOO FAST!! hahaha, i'm so used to the huge cruiser, this thing just flat flies. Coming back from the beach last weekend i was running about 90 mph and didn't even realize it. If it weren't for cruise control i would have run 90 - 100 the whole time.

OK............Now youre just rubbing it in.

uzj100 · 07-31-08, 05:34 AM

That is the exact reason I drive a slow cruiser. Going fast is way to easy in modern cars and the hundy helps keep my speeds mostly below 80.

07-15-08, 09:29 PM	#1
concretejungle IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 6,167	got a new ride today Finally! I love my 80, but it's just not a DD and buisness truck anymore. I like to play in it too much which has lead me to modify it and keep it dirty a lot. Anyways, i was on the hunt for a good, reliable car that i could use as a DD. Had my heart set on a 98-00 Lexus LS 400. I would have liked to get a LS430 also, but they were priced just slightly higher than i wanted if they had low miles. Anyways, got lucky and found a cream puff LS400 that was owned by a retired couple in Florida who purchased it new. They lived in a retirement community so it was hardly driven and garage kept. It only had 43,000 miles when i got it and it was a 00' model. That was the last year of the LS400 before they upgraded the platform to the 430. It's dark out right now but i'll take some pics tomorrow and post up. I'm totally pumped about this thing. I won't say what i paid because i think i paid a fair price considering the condition. I didn't steal it, but i also don't think i overpaid either. Pics coming tomorrow. As a side note, this means that i can FINALLY use the 80 for what i purchased it for; which is wheelin' it exclusively. So.... i will have a set of half-used Nitto terragraplers in a 315-16 size for sale soon so i can slap on some Swampers. Attached Images __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh". Last edited by concretejungle; 07-16-08 at 08:12 PM.

07-15-08, 10:48 PM	#2
jfz80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: la punta alto TLCA# 16634 Posts: 1,833	Let the mods begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 95 FZJ-80 Lifted, Locked, armored,37'd, blown and bigelow enhanced ; single digit MPG wondermobile 72 FJ-55 IPOR bumpers/sliders, SOA, 3'' BL, 8274, and a big ole F'n engine, 35' (for sale) 92 P/U stock, lil lady owned, gas miser/DD/worker aka tiny tim

07-16-08, 07:28 AM	#3
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07-16-08, 10:14 AM	#4
cruiser4life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina TLCA# 17690 Posts: 3,254	Congrats Alex. You won't be sorry, that's the TLC of the high-end sedan world. __________________ 2000 UZJ100 / 1997 FZJ80 / 1978 FJ40 / 1977 FJ40

07-16-08, 06:14 PM	#7
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07-16-08, 12:54 PM	#5
shinton IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kernersville, NC TLCA# 18202 Posts: 125	Ahem, first in line for 80 lift parts, heh!! 'grats, they are a super smooth car and will go well with your career! Sam

07-16-08, 07:17 PM	#8
little_joe IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: RTP NC TLCA# 10568 Posts: 581	Cool, now we have a host for the first-ever ONSC Pimp My Ride and HAMOM. Congrats on the score, that is no doubt one awesome ride! __________________ Joe 1995 FZJ80, locked, 210K and counting Olde North State Cruisers of NC

07-17-08, 02:47 PM	#12
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,089	Sweet ride. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

07-21-08, 12:39 PM	#13
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,141	I think I have a few 18" subs laying around from my car audio days.... __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

07-25-08, 11:09 PM	#14
romaniacruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: High Point, North Carolina Posts: 15	looks good. rode by your house earlier going towards downtown hp and was wondering if that was a new addition to the ever-growing collection you guys have out there. __________________ '97 Lexus LX450

07-29-08, 11:56 AM	#15
blue98stang IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 302	I have to agree with Steve... The PIG needs a buddy... The lexus needs the black LineX on the bottom half... I can so see you Pimpin that Lexus.. __________________ Land of the Free.. Because of the Brave!!!! "Car Chick" '82 Camaro '88 Mustang (Gave away) '98 Mustang '01 Mustang '79 FJ40 (Sold :( ) Erymer's Wife

07-29-08, 02:39 PM	#16
concretejungle IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 6,167	the only problem i'm having with it so far is it's TOO FAST!! hahaha, i'm so used to the huge cruiser, this thing just flat flies. Coming back from the beach last weekend i was running about 90 mph and didn't even realize it. If it weren't for cruise control i would have run 90 - 100 the whole time. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

07-31-08, 05:34 AM	#18
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,089	That is the exact reason I drive a slow cruiser. Going fast is way to easy in modern cars and the hundy helps keep my speeds mostly below 80. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

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