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Did I get a good deal?

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Old 03-03-06, 09:56 AM
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Bought my 2000 white GS300 about a month and a half ago.... Got it for $20,800 with 59K miles... clean inside and out.... what do you guys think? good deal?
Old 03-03-06, 10:08 AM
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A little high, but I see you are in CA like me which has very high prices compared to everyone else. I take it for that price you probably got it from a dealer?
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Congrats on the new ride.
I got an '02 GS430 with 64K for 23,000 out the door here in Florida. It might have been worth a little driving time and/or flight time to get a better deal.

But as long as your happy with it, who are we to say anything right?
Old 03-03-06, 10:26 AM
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honestly, that's pretty high. check edmunds for details.
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I paid $18,000 cash for my 2000 GS300 Platinum Edition with 70,000 miles. I was actually about to drop a pic of me holding up all the cash to buy it with later on my Lexbox Mods II thread. My car has no door dings or mechanical issues, knock on wood. It was inside a garage for most of its life. Leather and rest of interior is perfect. Plus I met the previous owner, very nice old lady.

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Old 03-03-06, 11:19 AM
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Wow .... i got my 99 GS400 for 13,500 .........with 124k .... beggining of febuary ...


MAke sure to refinance ... and look for deals first
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Like the song goes "My momma told me, you betta shop around" Don't jump on the first deal that you encounter. Congrats by the way. The car is yours now, and there is no turning back the clock. We all bit the bullet one time or another. Enjoy the ride
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yea I got it at benz dealer in frisco... that includes tax and licensing... All in all I am happy with the purchase.... just wondering what you guys thought
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Damn, I have an Alpine Silver 2000 GS300 Platinum Edition that's mint with only 43k miles on it you could have had for 800 less...
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Don't sweat the price after the fact bro. As long as you can afford the price you paid and the car is good, screw it cause the deal is done. Have fun and enjoy your awesome car!!!
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Originally Posted by GS526
yea I got it at benz dealer in frisco... that includes tax and licensing... All in all I am happy with the purchase.... just wondering what you guys thought
you didn't tell us that was with tax and tags. that knock about $1500-$2k off, right?
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Old 03-03-06, 01:06 PM
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Yeah, dont worry about price. As long as it is clean and a well-maintained vehicle, paying the premium is not so bad. California cars tend to be nicer. I think the people in CA take more pride in their cars.
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I just bought my 2000 GS400 Platinum Edition and NAV with 85K miles for $14,500
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Don't sweat it...as long as you're happy with the car is all that matters. An with tax included in the price, I don't think it was a bad deal.


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