BarryV

Hello all,

I've been looking around at for a cheap 2nd gen GS lately to use as a nice comfy daily driver (that has 4 doors) for now that would possibly become a project later on down the road.

I came across one the other day, a '99 GS400 with 240,000 miles... VERY HIGH mileage, I know. Just wondering if it would be worth picking up a GS with this many miles. The car has maintenance records and looks to be in pretty decent condition, expected wear and tear for a car that has seen this much use but no glaring issues other than that.

Has anyone had any experience with cars this age/mileage? I have my SC400 as well in case this car had any down time in the short term but I would probably be looking to sell that after I purchase this to recoup some money. I want to move to a GS and it isn't necessary for me to have two cars (and the added cost of owning both).

Should I wait things out for a lower mileage example at a higher price or should I take a lower cost model with the high mileage as long as its been taken care of?

Thoughts?


-Barry

tmf2004

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I think you should check CL classifieds.. If your planning a swap than maybe as long as the body is sound and the interior is in decent shape.. I would be really afraid to buy any car with 240k miles..

.BLinK.

I would just wait it out if I were you. Good things come to those that wait . You'll find something better.

McKrevice

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I personally would never buy a car with that many miles. It's not like these cars are rare. Just wait until you find one with less miles.

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

really OP it depends on the price and actual condition of it. i know u said it looks to be in decent condition but i would def make sure it has service records. even if its up to date its gonna eventually have some issues with all the mileage but if u can get it for dirt cheap, sure....y not i guess.

o6spdracer

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It would really depend on how much the car is. If it is cheap and like sakataj said, dirt cheap, then I would consider it. Worse case scenario, swap.

sakataj

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or if its really cheap and it has alot of issues, im sure he could part it and make some $ back from it.

austin7891

yep, i would buy it if it was cheap (say 3 grand or less...) without a doubt, just because i would use it for parts on mine, or part out. hell what color is it? im from pa...

sakataj

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with 240k on it i wouldnt pay 3k for it....i was thinking more along the lines of 1100-2400. hahaha.....

austin7891

nor would i, which is why it says <3

austin7891

not to be confused with <3 or x3, which is a heart, implying that i love saka. which may or may not be true.

sakataj

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it actually says (say 3 grand or less...) not <3 implying u WOULD pay 3 for it. hehe im just teasing here....

WHAT sir....i think u gonna be the NEXT guy on my iggy list on here...

BarryV

Thanks for the advice guys, I agree... I should wait for a better example. That mileage is just ridiculous haha. What the heck was I thinking?

I'm still going to look at the car so I can get a feel of how the 2GS is... I've never driven one before. If he offers to sell it for the price of dirt I may consider it.

But in the likely event that doesn't happen...

I'll just wait. Maybe by the time I find the right one the SC will be paid off and I'll be able to keep both

spooze

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if its clean but with high miles . id pay like 4k. i hope my gs last 200k+