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I was looking at a 2003 GS430 for $32,000 with 35,000 miles Black on black. I currently have a 99 GS 400 106,000 which I have for about 3 years. I still owe about 8500 and the trade in value according to Kelly Blue Book is about $11,000.
Just see what others would think?
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Just see what others would think?
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My opinion - the minimal added features you get for the $$ you list are not worth it.
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what i'd do:
finish paying off the car, then use the money you saved from buying the new one to make your car everything you could ever want it to be! 100K+ miles on these motors isn't anything, remember.
finish paying off the car, then use the money you saved from buying the new one to make your car everything you could ever want it to be! 100K+ miles on these motors isn't anything, remember.
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keep the v8. buying the gs3 for more money when you can easily pay off your gs4 in a short amount of time just doesn't make sense.
if it's a mileage issue - don't worry about it. there is a documented gs4 on here with over 300,000 miles, can't say the same about a gs3 unfortunately... ...yet.
either way- both engines are very well built. don't throw yourself into a pool of debt just so you can drive a newer car with fewer miles - it just doesn't make any financial sense.
if it's a mileage issue - don't worry about it. there is a documented gs4 on here with over 300,000 miles, can't say the same about a gs3 unfortunately... ...yet.
either way- both engines are very well built. don't throw yourself into a pool of debt just so you can drive a newer car with fewer miles - it just doesn't make any financial sense.
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Yeah, that does sound a bit high. I bought my 2002 GS 300 in Oct. 05 for 25,000. It had 31,000 miles when i got it. Just look around-i'm sure you'll find a good deal. I love my 300, but I will definitely get the V-8 next go round.
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The 2003 Im looking at is a GS430, not a 300. I just found out that I have to replace the AC condensor about 700.00( just for the part) and I just replaced the AC compressor a month a ago with the water pump and timing belt. Still up in the air on this though. Keep the response's coming.
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Originally Posted by Giggzz
The 2003 Im looking at is a GS430, not a 300. I just found out that I have to replace the AC condensor about 700.00( just for the part) and I just replaced the AC compressor a month a ago with the water pump and timing belt. Still up in the air on this though. Keep the response's coming.
Thanks!!
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I just got a Black/Tan 2002 GS430 with 61,000 miles for $24,000. The car has ML, Nav, Spoiler, 17 OEM Chrome wheels.
Is it a good price? I'm in San Diego.
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Is it a good price? I'm in San Diego.
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Originally Posted by bandgap112
I just got a Black/Tan 2002 GS430 with 61,000 miles for $24,000. The car has ML, Nav, Spoiler, 17 OEM Chrome wheels.
Is it a good price? I'm in San Diego.
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Is it a good price? I'm in San Diego.
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