MrRR

Simply put, Would you buy a 99 GS400 with 212k miles? I figure current owners would be the ones to ask.

Here's the scenario. I have a client that offered me her 99 GS400 for a really good price (She's getting a new IS). It's mint, and fully serviced, but has 212k miles. I too drive alot of highway miles and I think the car should hold up for some time...but the wife is giving me 'that look'.

Hmmmm....what would you do?

Charles

JMgs300

Your leaving out the biggest factor .......... price?

MrRR

Probably $8500

JMgs300

Research a little bit and see if you can find a car that is as good if not better shape with less miles. Also check out KBB.com and see what the car is worth...

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

For a request of $8500 I would give her $8000 and steal it. I think that is a pretty decent price

Jonny

bmgs400

For $8500...I'd jump on it now!!

steevo

at that high of a mileage the engine is just getting broken in!!
i'd take it in a second.

aznxguy714

kelley blue book for a 1999 gs400 with that many miles on it. yea i say 8500 is good but 8000 is robbin her hahahahaha
Excellent $14,575
Good $13,425
Fair $11,825
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chuckb

I think I'd pay a grand or two more for one with half the miles.

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

agreed. even if you were to get one for $10k with 100k miles - that would be a phenomenal deal.

if all the paperwork is there as far as maintenance is concerned, pay the $8,500 before someone else does.

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Best 8500 bucks car you can buy..

markgs4

If I needed a second car, I would be all over that deal (save my current GS for weekends, and use that one for daily driver).

GREED777

i would not shy away from it. especially if your sure it's been properly maintained.

GQD_GS4

dont forget to add in a timing belt and the ball joint costs!

GS3.0

iTrader: (1)

This is what i would do:

1) Call her right now and negotiate the price...tell her you'll take it off her hands right now for $8,000.

2) List it on Auto-Trader the day after for $13,500.

3) Plan what mods you'll be doing with the assumed $4-5K you'll probably make.