andythemc

i found a 95 lexus es300 with 120k miles on it and its costs 9 grand. is it worth it? thanks why or why not? thanks

Toysrme

Average milage(calc 12K a year) should be 96,000 for a '95 model. If you want a Lexus ES 300 and that's what you can spend/what's avalible, then the answer should be a clear cut yes

The good news is that compaired to some other(read newer) lesser cars at that price range. Your's will hold it's value a few years longer.

Check kelley's used car pricing with the right options the car comes with.

I left the options at standard, good condition. it was worth $7,200.

andythemc

so basically im getting ripped off?

what kinda questions should i ask them?

amf1932

Last month I traded in my '94 ES and the Lexus dealer gave me $8000 and my car was immaculate and it had 53,000 miles on it. I just saw it in their used car section and they had a price of $11,700 on the window. Everything that impresses prospective buyers are mileage and condition. BTW: It's still for sale at Bay Ridge Lexus in Brooklyn, NY if you're interested. I have the whole history of this car and I doubt whether you'll find a cleaner low mileage car as this one. If you want I'll drive it out to California. hehehe.

Alan

andythemc

you wouldnt drive it to CA you liar

amf1932

Where are you located? I have relatives in Santa Monica (Brentwood). BTW: If you bought this car you could drive it cross country without any worries. Right before I traded it in I put in a Diehard Gold Battery, Pirelli P-6000 tires, and all 4 wheel brakes(Lexus Parts).

Alan

njes300

If you were in nj i would sell you my 97 with 63k for a little over $12k

morisato

Considering the mileage and the fact that we're now in a soft used car market, you should be able negotiate a lower price on it. Doing a nationwide search on Cars.com for a 1995 ES300 with a price cap set at $8,000 listed 20 cars, with a nice looking green one with 99K miles for only $6,995. Also, doing a price check on Edmunds.com reveals a 95 ES300 with 120K miles and leather and moonroof as options as only having a TMV of $8,127 for a private party sale. I guess I was lucky to get my 97 ES300 for only $7,200.

SlashBecks

Maybe this won't help at all, but if you can get to those dealer auctions (i.e. know a dealer that would take you) you can get whatever car you want practically for sometimes upto 30% off the private party price...i got my '96 ES with 65k for 8 grand at a dealer auction...if you can be near rochester, new york at anytime, i can hook you up with my dealer friend...

hrusky17

i just bought my 1995 ES300 for $6,500 and it also had 120K miles on it. the car is in great condition so i suggest that you keep on looking...

nysupraman

i gotta lite grey 93es for 6000 from NJ one owner mint otherwise except for 109000 miles! your gettin ripped my friend!

Rit&Booner

I just bought a 95 ES with 93,200 very good condition except bottom of front bumper bent down like most old ES. Cost 9,998.00 No haggle price.

Think I got ripped?

lexusk8

You could probably have talked to the seller in downing the negotiating price to $9,900 or lower. I would never take the asking price from anyone, there's always room for negotiation in the auto market. But for the "as-is" condition of the ES, it's not a bad price.

tiguy99

Well in my situation, I bought a mint condition one owner Pearl White 95 ES back in January with 76,125 on the dash for 9,000 final price (before trade in and all the other crap was added on) but basically they advertised 12,600 on the sticker. Did I get ripped?

PearlLex

I got my '96 loaded ES300 last week for $6300 with 112k miles and the whole car is pretty much perfect