thinking of selling my 94 ES300

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03-20-07, 03:29 PM

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I recently "upgraded" to a GS. More room, more power, RWD

My emphasis added to the quote.

That last factor is a BIG one. Even the sharp new one (the 1st body style I've liked as much as 2nd/3rd gens) is FWD, which would have me spending the money on another model if I was buying right now.

So yeah, Infa_Red, I'd say you're on the right track. I'd probably be trying the IS first, as I'm totally

over the styling. Very tight and sleek around the cabin. Reminds me of a new interpretation of the 2nd gen ES styling.

The GS is really nice too.

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03-20-07, 03:45 PM

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I was actually looking for an IS or SC, but a good deal on a GS came up and I couldn't pass it up. I will probably never want to drive a FWD car again.

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03-22-07, 12:09 AM

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Yea I know it wasnt a shot at me lol, i was just stating that if he sells private, thats the most he can look forward to getting. If you looked at the site i gave you, you can see that there are some '92 ES's with 200k miles going for over 5k. I think its crazy but hey Ill follow the trend when i sell

Yeah I paid $5500 cash money for 92 which is spotless and had 58K on the clock almost 3 years ago, but now I wouldnt sell it for anymore than $4000. Im just gonna run it till it blows up and that wont be anytime soon cuz I take care of it.

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03-22-07, 01:54 AM

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After driving a 96 es300 then jumping into my 93 sc300 its a huge difference. Dont get me wrong, the es is a GREAT car, I love the thing and Im glad we have one in the family, but I found myself wanting more while driving it.

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03-22-07, 05:36 PM

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Well the ES has always been desingned for a smooth quiet riding upscale FWD family sedan, unlike the SC which is more performance-oriented RWD coupe, so youre comparing apples to oranges. The ES is pretty much your high end Camry XLE V6 but looks better. My ES has plenty of ***** and while its handling isnt sporty (its not supposed to be) it is NOT sloppy at all, and it goes where you put it, but I wouldnt mind owning a low mileage older SC for a beater just for a change of pace. 1jz's & 2jz's are awesome Toyota engines, will never blow up.

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03-24-07, 07:29 PM

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i didnt know so many ppl replied to my thread ive been away for a while so im back now lol but yeah i was planning it to sell it for 8K with everything i had put inside the car but without id say 6k. I like the fact of having two cars but...... i dont know about that one im only 19 lol... insurance is high enough for me in canada i pay 332 for liability alone on my ES