BossGS4

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Hey guys I'm looking at two GS3 Sport Design cars I was wondering what you think I should try ot get as far as price is concerned. Both cars check out on Carfax and seem to be in reasonable shape.

Car #1
~ 2002 51K miles (some Factory Warranty Left !)
~ Black / Black
~ Navigation
~ Non-Lexus Dealer
~ Asking $21K

Car #2
~ 2002 73K miles
~ Black / Black
~ Navigation
~ Private Owner Sale
~ Asking $19K

Whichever one I decide on I will take down to a Lexus dealer and have a PPI done. If you were in my shoes what would you offer and why ?

I'm hoping to be an 'official' GS owner soon.

Thanks,

Dave

LiLS

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hmm car #2, since its a private owner maybe you could bargain it down

Dx3

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I would go after them both and see what price you can haggle them both down to. Report that back to us and then I will tell you what I think

Jonny

BobCool

I would lean towards #1 since it still has the factory warranty intact. I recently purchased a 2002 Sport Design/Nav/Levinson with 41k miles for $22000. I immediately took it to my local Lexus dealer after my first car wash to replace the internal condensation on the headlamps. That alone would have cost me $700 if it was out of warranty.

I'd still recommend haggling the price down a bit, but having that warranty intact was a nice plus for me so I could get all the defects repaired free of charge and spend my money on future mods.

Regards,

BobCool

cliffud

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Get a GS400. If you don't, go with the cheaper GS300 since it'll be less out of your pocket. You'll kick yourself if you buy the pricier GS3 and you realize that you should have bought a GS4.

I know I do...

everyday...

FrankWhite

I bought an 02 SD with NavML w 41k and had tried to the get the headlights replaced...there was front end damage on the car and they said they couldnt do it. annoying.

Bill_GS3

How does this car have a Factory warranty? The warranty ends at 4yrs 50K miles.

-Bill

YoungChris

Take the car with the less miles

lexusmonk

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I agree...Dave, go with a GS400!...400!!! I have buddy who also bought a similar 300 that you're now looking @, and he hates himself because he didn't get the 400. *ps, I PM'd you back, give me a call*

ZULU789

" Lexus warranty is a 4year 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper and a 6 year 70,000 powertrain." How come you still have "(some Factory Warranty Left !)",If that is the case i will choose the car with warranty >there is always some thing that not working properly or defective that the dealer can take care of.Besides you can get a loaner and test the new GS300 .
I recently bought a certified 2003 GS Sportdesign w/33K on the clock.So far repairs done :
New seatbealts driver and passenger,new trunk shocks , brakes reinspected.clips replaced on passenger windshield side trim ( It was a little movement nothing mayor) and rear wheel front splash guard re-attached new clips. all for $0,00.
At 51K and 4 years your car is still new, mate.
If you want really peace of mind , buy a CPO.( three-year/100,000-total-vehicle-mile warranty from date of purchase, new car finance rates, 24 hour roadside assistance.
Good luck in your purchase and don't forget the pictures.....

chuckb

there are no trunk shocks.

I'd get the one w/21k less miles if you can get it at close to the same price as other one.

honestly though, I'd forget sport design and look into a 430.

dcentric

agree with that. I looked at a 300SD, glad i bought my GS4 since the performance jump is so significant.

aliti19

Def look into a 400/430. There is almost ZERO mileage difference a lot more ponies!