I discovered some water getting into my truck on the passenger side and getting into the wiring there and causing all kinds of electrical problems including the clicking of the efi relay near the battery and the door chime going off when no key was in the ignition. I was able to dry everything out and the problem disappeared.
So I tested the windshield with soapy water and discovered a leak near the top corner. No one was willing to just reseal the window so I was going to have safelite put in a new one with a new seal. However I discovered a little rust on the A pillar where the side weatherstripping meets the A Pillar.
The tech and I removed the trim and could see some rusting all along flat surface of the pillar where the trim fit. Anyway to do it right, I need to get the rust repaired before, or during, the replacement of the windshield. It could be fairly expensive to have a body shop repair the rust and any rust hidden underneath the window.
My rig is in good shape otherwise. 99 with rear air and rear locker. Hid upgrade. No rust anywhere else. New radiator, new fan clutch, the majority of the coilpacks replaced, new brakes, new muffler, timing belt recently done. I've got 220k miles on it.
I found this 03 Lexus ( 2003 LEXUS LX470 LOADED LEATHER BLUE TOOTH LOW LOW MILES ) with 76k miles on it and clean carfax. I'm kind of tempted by the low miles of the Lexus and its amenities. I am concerned that it will need a TB job in the near future. I am also wondering how problematic the adjustable suspension is, as well as the climate control that is integrated with the gps/stereo and any other problems that the more complex awd system may present.
Should I use the windshield as an excuse to jump on this low mileage lx470? In the long run would I be better of with the simpler 99 with high miles with many parts replaced, or the lower mileage lx 470 with potentially more expensive parts to replace later?
Thanks
So I tested the windshield with soapy water and discovered a leak near the top corner. No one was willing to just reseal the window so I was going to have safelite put in a new one with a new seal. However I discovered a little rust on the A pillar where the side weatherstripping meets the A Pillar.
The tech and I removed the trim and could see some rusting all along flat surface of the pillar where the trim fit. Anyway to do it right, I need to get the rust repaired before, or during, the replacement of the windshield. It could be fairly expensive to have a body shop repair the rust and any rust hidden underneath the window.
My rig is in good shape otherwise. 99 with rear air and rear locker. Hid upgrade. No rust anywhere else. New radiator, new fan clutch, the majority of the coilpacks replaced, new brakes, new muffler, timing belt recently done. I've got 220k miles on it.
I found this 03 Lexus ( 2003 LEXUS LX470 LOADED LEATHER BLUE TOOTH LOW LOW MILES ) with 76k miles on it and clean carfax. I'm kind of tempted by the low miles of the Lexus and its amenities. I am concerned that it will need a TB job in the near future. I am also wondering how problematic the adjustable suspension is, as well as the climate control that is integrated with the gps/stereo and any other problems that the more complex awd system may present.
Should I use the windshield as an excuse to jump on this low mileage lx470? In the long run would I be better of with the simpler 99 with high miles with many parts replaced, or the lower mileage lx 470 with potentially more expensive parts to replace later?
Thanks
