Recent content by jhgnag

I just had my springs/shock/struts replaced with OEM on my 2008 with 236K miles. The ride is definitely better, although I had at least one shock and one strut that was leaking. Ride height increased by 1/4" - 1/2". In hindsight, not sure I needed the springs, but if I hadn't done it I would...

As much as I’d like to go OME, I think you are right considering the new driver. Thanks.

Yes, I bought it 5 years ago with 150K. I have all the repair records, so fairly certain I should do springs at the same time. I‘m shocked to find out the dealership puts a margin on top of MSRP. $3800 for parts, labor and tax. I tried two others and they all seem to end up just about the...

Hello, I have a 2008 LC with 235K miles. I need to replace the shocks and given the mileage think I should consider the springs as well. I've been in contact with Slee and considering having them install the 2.5" OME Nitrocharger kit (struts/shocks/springs/UCA). I've also priced out...

The right side of the hinge on mine would not stay in place. I decided I didn't want to risk making it worse, so I took it to my independent Toyota guys. They had to remove the dash and some reinforcement bar. They got it back into place, then reassembled. It is working now, but it was a LOT...

Does it need to be redone after a while? I see there is wax involved, so I'm wondering if it has to be reapplied.

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you have a kit you would recommend?

I ended up flying to Dallas last week to check out the the 2008 with 152K. I had another mechanic check it out, bought it and drove it back to Colorado. I honestly can't believe how great it drives with those kind of miles (even without those kind of miles). One owner, regular maintenance...

Thank you for the responses. I drove a different one with 155K on it this weekend locally. It felt like a new car. I was blown away. If it wasn't for it being from NJ with some significant rust, I probably would have just bought it. I reached out to the guy with the 50K mileage and told him...

Hello, I'm also looking for some advice. I'm considering a one owner '08 with 150K for $25K. No rust and maintenance looks good. Am I crazy? I do not want to invest in a problem as I will be selling my car if I buy this. I'm also considering another '08 with 50K miles from private party...

Well, I decided to hold off and continue looking. Not finding much in the same condition. I hope to look at another this week here, and one in CA (on a work trip). Any sense for a non locked 97 LX or LC with around 100K?

Seats are all good. I agree, it would be a good deal w/the locking diffs, but as it is, just an OK price. Thanks for the input.

Good question on the oil. There is a a little near the bottom suspension pieces. Not much, but that's what I would have checked. Bottom line is the seller won't go below $7950 because I think that's what he owes. It's a nice vehicle, but would prefer to have the diffs for about the same...

Thanks for the info. What makes this so damn hard is Edmunds says it's worth $5615, excellent condition for private party. That's a huge discrepancy.

Can anyone give me a sense for what this would be worth? All stock, looks to be in excellent condition (and I would have it checked out), but what are these going for???