RAWgarage '01 GS300
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My buddy found this steal on Facebook early sunday morning...'01 GS300 in Baytown, TX. Seller wanted 1000 for it and said it had no title but ran and drove fine. I was hesitant but pics were solid so I made the 1.5 hr trip and paid a body to ride with me incase I pulled the trigger on the car.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/6F443307-11D9-4FD1-8DAF-73EE5906C2FE.jpg)
The car was running when i arrived and the gas light was on, so i hopped in with the seller and drove to the gas station and rolled around for a minute. Car rode and accelerated as promised. Interior was not up to par or as he described.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/E5EB5601-78FC-4780-8310-D984DC56B1FC.jpg)
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I had negotiated the price to 800 due to no title, and upon arrival the seller decided he wouldn't take anything less than 775. I just had to test him and offered 750 due to (door handle and Drivers window not working) and the fact the car only came with the wallet key. HE DECLINED, so I made the 1.5 hr trip back home to slave away on my other project.
I felt like the car was def worth it, but at the price and headaches I would be facing I needed some leverage.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/6F443307-11D9-4FD1-8DAF-73EE5906C2FE.jpg)
The car was running when i arrived and the gas light was on, so i hopped in with the seller and drove to the gas station and rolled around for a minute. Car rode and accelerated as promised. Interior was not up to par or as he described.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/E5EB5601-78FC-4780-8310-D984DC56B1FC.jpg)
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I had negotiated the price to 800 due to no title, and upon arrival the seller decided he wouldn't take anything less than 775. I just had to test him and offered 750 due to (door handle and Drivers window not working) and the fact the car only came with the wallet key. HE DECLINED, so I made the 1.5 hr trip back home to slave away on my other project.
I felt like the car was def worth it, but at the price and headaches I would be facing I needed some leverage.
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Well 2 days later my buddy who found the car on Facebook hits me up saying that he had gotten the guys price down to $560. I definitely felt it was worth the risk and trouble for it. So I found a friend to ride with me the 1.5 hr trip at 11:30pm.
Transaction was quick and the car still had the gas i had put in it 2 days prior.
The car made the trip home fine but no radio almost killed me.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/DB01CE70-2876-47E0-A796-B1E4A55FCB79.jpg)
This is what I scored. For $560 running and driving.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/950AB89A-542E-4A51-AAE2-4D4D85B78D79_1.jpg)
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I didn't need most of It but for the price i couldn't pass it up.
Definitely needed the Driver side Door Handle, Factory Radio and Steering Wheel.
Swapped on the Door Handle, a bit of an eyesore till paint but functional ...
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/D0C27D1C-E7AA-4C1A-8C31-9BC5E80BE453.jpg)
Airbag Silver Lexus Emblem was chipping so I hit it with some Plastidip I had lying around the shop.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/7E9DB89E-9FD6-4422-B5F8-EAF785FE3F0B.jpg)
Came out well.
Definitely needed the Driver side Door Handle, Factory Radio and Steering Wheel.
Swapped on the Door Handle, a bit of an eyesore till paint but functional ...
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/D0C27D1C-E7AA-4C1A-8C31-9BC5E80BE453.jpg)
Airbag Silver Lexus Emblem was chipping so I hit it with some Plastidip I had lying around the shop.
![](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/bwoodballa/GS300/7E9DB89E-9FD6-4422-B5F8-EAF785FE3F0B.jpg)
Came out well.
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Since the Title issue is now handled.
I am tackling the Key issue.
Called Sewell Lexus and they said they can create a Key off my Wallet Key...so a 3 Button Master Key ($200) and Free Cut/Program...
going also spring for a regular black transponder key since they will cut it for free and the blank is only 60-65.
Also got my box from Rock Auto.
NEW Cabin Air Filter
NEW Hood Shocks
NEW Wipers
All for $50 shipped.
I am tackling the Key issue.
Called Sewell Lexus and they said they can create a Key off my Wallet Key...so a 3 Button Master Key ($200) and Free Cut/Program...
going also spring for a regular black transponder key since they will cut it for free and the blank is only 60-65.
Also got my box from Rock Auto.
NEW Cabin Air Filter
NEW Hood Shocks
NEW Wipers
All for $50 shipped.
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