[{"id": 11420088, "authorName": "elo1725", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elo1725/", "bidAmount": 400, "content": "$400 bid placed by elo1725", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683653645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11420111, "authorName": "coatsjunior", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coatsjunior/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by coatsjunior", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683653743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11420174, "authorName": "96NSXTJVA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/96nsxtjva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes Please!! Loved the 1993 \u201cfacelift\u201d awesome color.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683654069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11420453, "authorName": "npbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/npbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moving222222\r\n\r\nThe 1993 Lexus LS400 is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 engine, known as the 1UZ-FE engine. This engine features hydraulic valve lifters, also known as hydraulic lash adjusters, which automatically compensate for valve clearance. As a result, valve adjustments are not typically required on this engine.\r\n\r\nIn the intro it is mentioned the car got a recent valve adjustment.. can you explain?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683655402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11421049, "authorName": "derkyt777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derkyt777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@npbat \r\nThis is simply not true as it is a shim over bucket design. Lexus recommends to check and adjust clearances as needed every 60k. \r\nI can only imagine what article they copy and pasted that info from.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683658033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11421086, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In a word\u2026stately. Beautiful early Lexus. Toyota really shook up the luxury car market in the early 1990\u2019s with the LS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683658204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11421205, "authorName": "npbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/npbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@derkyt777 It wasn't an article that I cut/paste from. Any more guesses?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683658813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11422250, "authorName": "moving222222 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moving222222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@npbat re: valve adjustment, that somehow slipped through the cracks. I had asked BaT to remove that item, as it did not receive that service and I'm not sure how it ended up in the ad (BaT put it there).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683663052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11422223, "authorName": "moving222222 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moving222222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To preemptively address questions regarding the 2 accidents in 2019 shown on the CARFAX, this was actually one very minor accident in 2019 that was recorded as 2 due to an insurance issue. When the accident occurred in 2019, this car was 26 years old, and even a minor accident could easily total it. It was not totaled, the damage is listed as minor, and an inspection will show it was minor front end damage. As a result, the front bumper (outer shell only) was replaced, and one of the headlights is no longer weatherproofed and needs to be resealed or replaced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683663162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11422538, "authorName": "moving222222 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moving222222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@npbat @derkyt777 is correct, valve adjustment is specified in the service manual for this motor. For example, see this link for a 1990 (same engine) https://workshop-manuals.com/lexus/ls_400/v8-4.0l_(1uz-fe)/engine_cooling_and_exhaust/engine/cylinder_head_assembly/valve_clearance/system_information/adjustments/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683664502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11422566, "authorName": "yma10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yma10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moving222222 Beautiful LS400, 93 is a good year for 400 as it added many new features to the model, especially the bigger brakes. I wonder what \"alumni\" mean on the listing title? seems like BaT has renovated its website UI.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683664656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11422775, "authorName": "HankCowDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcowdog/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by HankCowDog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683665701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11423142, "authorName": "Dwarne44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwarne44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moving222222 beautiful LS400. I have a 1993 black on black LS400 with 94k miles that I just love. It is definitely the most comfortable and smoothest car I have ever driven. These cars are getting extremely hard to find in good condition. I wish mine was as nice as this one but this one is going to sell for way more than what I have in mine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683667284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11424296, "authorName": "dennisbrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisbrooks/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by dennisbrooks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683673152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11424724, "authorName": "HankCowDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcowdog/", "bidAmount": 13501, "content": "$13,501 bid placed by HankCowDog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683677775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11424760, "authorName": "dennisbrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisbrooks/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by dennisbrooks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683678044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11425135, "authorName": "b00st", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b00st/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was listed on another auction site about a month or two ago and was basically ignored. Good to see it getting proper love from the crew at BaT!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683682434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11425188, "authorName": "HankCowDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcowdog/", "bidAmount": 15252, "content": "$15,252 bid placed by HankCowDog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683683016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11425405, "authorName": "ap41563", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ap41563/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "90's Luxury Sedan must have's:\r\n\r\nGold Plated Emblems: Check\r\nBuilt-in Mobile Phone: Check\r\nCD Changer in the trunk: Check\r\n\r\nMissing: Chrome-plated wheels, so close to perfection!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683686022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11433895, "authorName": "RetroDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retrodriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moving222222 how old are the tires on this car? I can see the Eagle GA from the close up, but not the other tires.\r\n\r\nI see the following in the photos:\r\n- Front Left - Starfire Solarus AS \r\n- Front Right - Sumic GT-A\r\n- Rear Left - Sumic GT-A\r\n- Rear Right - Goodyear Eagle GA (2013)\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683769904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11434151, "authorName": "moving222222 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moving222222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RetroDriver 2 tires (I believe the 2 Sumics) are relatively new and very few miles on them, and the others were on the car when I bought it. Originally the new tires were on the rear, but have since been rotated. Regardless, would recommend all new tires for this vehicle. The Sumics were supposed to be temporary and I was planning to put Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus 225/60R16 98 H's all around, which is the modern tire I'd recommend for a silent, silky smooth ride, good grip, and decent tread life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683774284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11435682, "authorName": "HankCowDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcowdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moving222222 Can you talk about the image of the receipt for work - the last image in the gallery? Why has all the text been added in electronically. The date and signatures and so forth were clearly hand written, but the scope of work and expenses are all put in electronically. Why was it done this way?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683816657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11438414, "authorName": "moving222222 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moving222222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HankCowDog That's the way the shop (JR Auto Repair) produced the invoice. Any questions regarding the invoice or any of the repairs, please feel free to contact Jay at the shop for more information.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683831593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11475793, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Read \u201cThe Relentless Pursuit\u201d, great read on how this marvel came to be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1684250309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11476232, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's auctions like this which make BaT great", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1684254251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11478035, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only 35k on the clock? a story there...original owner fell ill?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1684262591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11478058, "authorName": "moving222222 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moving222222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@0die I heard (second hand) the first owner was someone elderly who just didn't drive much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684262679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11478083, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well, I don't think many young people were buying these. Basically a Japanese MB...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1684262776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11478121, "authorName": "HankCowDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcowdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/16/23 for $15,252 to HankCowDog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684262881, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]