F8Crusader

Hello All,

I've posted previously in the SC forum, but now realize I want a sedan with more room. This has led me to consider the GS and ES models. I'm considering a gold '93 with pretty high miles (177) from a private owner, loaded with Nak sound, 12-CD changer, heated seats, trac control, one-owner, garaged, and very well-maintained. Asking price is: $5,700. I'll be giving it a test drive tonight. Other than having it checked for the timing belt/water pump and ball joints, is there anything else I should look for? I'm comparing this to a '97 ES300 with 149k with a lesser know history, as it's from a broker. Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Kaiser

iTrader: (1)

I prefer the 2JZ straight 6 of the GS to the V6 of the ES. Leaking valve cover gasket, distributor O ring and leaky powersteering pumps are common.

F8Crusader

Kaiser,

Thanks for your reply. The issues you mentioned, are those related to the GS or ES? And I forgot to mention that the GS owner is asking $5,700.

Thanks again.

gsWarrior

You should take the vin # to the local lexus dealer and u can see what maintenance has been performed at the dealership. Also, I'd talk the guy down in price from $5700. From edmunds, I priced a similar GS at $3,572

you can't go wrong between an ES vs GS but the thing with the ES is that they're everywhere - it's more exclusive having a 1st gen GS

Xeeeeeem

Carfax it.

My car was a company car for the first 30000 miles of its life. I knew this from the start but ignored it because i was so high on the lexus name and needed a car really bad. Well, now i'm paying for it! Great car tho, don't' get me wrong!

SC4-94

If it is needed in Oregon.

nyARISTO

EFF an ES get a GS.. RWD unless ur looking for FWD but you can def. get a lower price then 5700 thats a bit pricey for a GS w/that many miles

plex

iTrader: (11)

I'm telling Smitty.......

nyARISTO

Hheeeehhheeeehee...... aah....... Damn it someone has gottin into my account again!

IOWNALEXUS

iTrader: (14)

here is what i got, hope this helps a little,

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=211716

CleanCL

fyi - i picked up a 93 sc400 for 5,000 out the door that was in very good condition w/ about 140,000 mi, rims, eibach springs, tokico shocks, 2000+ bumper conversion, and great interior last october

mole

iTrader: (3)

everyone talks about carfax, and while that is fine, I would also check out autocheck.com as well.

kbb has an opinion of value, as does truevalue... I always try them both