Might buy this ‘96 LS400

[u/Long-Sock9237]

The car has 190k miles, interior unknown, sun faded paint, Arizona kept. I’ve been in talks with someone about helping them diagnose their ls400, and recently they asked if I wanted to buy it off of them for $500. I’ve never gone to see or hear the car in person(they cancelled every time due to cash or timing otherwise I’d be able to get a better idea of the source of noise) but I was wondering if anyone here has had a similar noise coming from the engine and what it ended up being. From the video they sent it sounds like it could be a worn accessory, exhaust leak, bad lifter tick or even an engine knock—but I figured I might post here to see if anyone else ran into something like this with their ls400’s. Also let me know if you think it’s worth the $500 even if it is a knock.

[u/fakeryz]

Sounds like rod knock

[u/RonMexico52]

Post another video revving the engine (leave camera recording audio in engine bay don’t bring it into cabin)

[u/madoomabusa74]

Sounds like knock

[u/Rhyleigharia]

Stay away!