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Looking at a 2000 GS400(pricing?)

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Old 09-19-11 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunnut
I paid $11k for my '98 with 90k four years ago.
4 years changes ALOT of things...so this kind of a moot point

i paid like $75 for a jug of R22 about 4 years ago now it hovers around 157-200 (when i started with this company in 2002 i was paying about $45 bucks

hell think about the price of gas 4 years ago...
Old 09-20-11 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by L3XOTIC
I just sold a 2000 Platinum GS400 loaded with NAVI and 123k for $9995 at my dealership here in Denver Colorado. Mint condition. Just an idea.
that was dealership price there, man oh man, maybe its time I let go of my Platinum and look in to another car if I can get around 10 for mine and it has about 10k less miles.

(scratches head, lol)
Old 09-22-11 | 06:32 PM
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Looks like the lowest price is probably 10.5-11K....they are going by the "blue book" value

Hello C. Tran,

I am responding to your vehicle inquiry that you sent in on our 2000 Lexus. I really appreciate the offer you sent in. Unfortunately I can't make that offer work. Kelly Blue Book Wholesale is almost $11,000. We open to reasonable offers however. Please let me know if I can make anything else work. Are there any other vehicles you are interested in?

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Anyone think 10.5k is a resaonable price? Heres the new listing.
http://www.acuraofportland.com/used-...ngton-10067540

Full detail inside and out. 3 month, 3000mi. powertrain warranty, 12 month 12,000 mile wear guarantee(belts, battery, tires etc.)

The nice thing is the platinum lexus lettering because it would go nice with the black wheels I would get. ughh...still undecided on this one.
Old 09-22-11 | 07:03 PM
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have you checked this one out?
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2597489388.html



or this one... http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2598918318.html
Old 09-22-11 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by V8drummer
Seller one has not replied to my milage request.

Seller 2 is shady....and the car was "Fleet, Rental and/or Lease Use" according to autocheck.com report. So I'm a little wary of what the use of the car was.

I read a few reviews about the company, and its kinda shady

http://www.cardealercheck.com/dealer/40311.html

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Old 09-22-11 | 07:29 PM
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For that price I would prefer to get a 430, more than 10k for a 400 i think is to much IMHO. Just take your time and get exactly what you want. It's worth the wait
Old 09-22-11 | 07:48 PM
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I emailed the people on the white GS like 3 times and nobody responded. I finally called and the guys said "about 160k miles", so who really knows lol.

Yeah I saw those reviews on the second one. I would steer clear of that guy.
Old 09-22-11 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ctran503
Looks like the lowest price is probably 10.5-11K....they are going by the "blue book" value



Anyone think 10.5k is a resaonable price? Heres the new listing.
http://www.acuraofportland.com/used-...ngton-10067540

Full detail inside and out. 3 month, 3000mi. powertrain warranty, 12 month 12,000 mile wear guarantee(belts, battery, tires etc.)

The nice thing is the platinum lexus lettering because it would go nice with the black wheels I would get. ughh...still undecided on this one.

I guess you didn't read my post, i will self quote my self below.. If you don't buy it, I will probably pick it up it since its a fair deal for a good car.



Originally Posted by clos430
For that price I would prefer to get a 430, more than 10k for a 400 i think is to much IMHO. Just take your time and get exactly what you want. It's worth the wait
Dude GS430's are not as fun to drive as a GS400.. I have both and i'm still looking for another GS400!! (Ask anyone who has own or even driven both)


Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
Ok.. This car's market value is about $8800 but its a low mileage Platinum Edition which is a rare model and also GS400's are very and i mean very hard to come by these days in good condition.. The NADA Value on this car is $12350 and they can get this because banks loan up to the NADA price, so they're not ripping or gouging anyone. This car was $52,000 new. Even at $12K this car is a steal since most of GS go over 300K miles.

Last year, one of my friends pick up a 2000 Platinum edition he paid almost NADA or about 3K over market value because it had low mileage rare Black/Blk Platnium GS400. Its worth it.. Remember, these market values from Kelly and Edmunds is an Average, some people pay alot more and some pay lower it depends on the condition of the car and who owned it..

My advice to you, if this is a really well kepted and clean car. I say you should offer them $10,500 max and not a penny more.. IF they're smart they sell it to you if not walk away because this offer this pretty fair (Middle ground between market value and NADA Retail)

If you have all your funds, write them a check for $10,500 in front of them and just let it sit there.. Let them ponder over it.. Trust me no body is going to give them $11 or $12k unless their car had like 50K miles..

Good luck to you..
First time, I self quoted myself LOL, if you want to "READ"..
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Plus a Platinum GS400 is a little better than a regular GS400 in a few options like perforated leather which didn't come until '03 in the GS430, Black chrome badging and couple other things.. I work for a big dealership and in most blue books, they don't even have a classification for Platinum model, do you think their going give it away like a regular GS, its a special model so is why its alittle higher price but not unreasonable at all.. (2 cents)
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
I guess you didn't read my post, i will self quote my self below.. If you don't buy it, I will probably pick it up it since its a fair deal for a good car.





Dude GS430's are not as fun to drive as a GS400.. I have both and i'm still looking for another GS400!! (Ask anyone who has own or even driven both)


First time, I self quoted myself LOL, if you want to "READ"..
Yea..i did see that but youre the only one to mention anything close to what i wanted to hear.

So i just wanted more opinion becasue the few people keep saying thats its not a good price. Thanks for your input
Old 09-23-11 | 07:36 AM
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Dear god. Pick up that 98 GS400 its white on black....unicorn!!!!
Old 09-23-11 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by V8drummer
wow black on white looks niceeeeee
Old 09-23-11 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by starfyrels
Dear god. Pick up that 98 GS400 its white on black....unicorn!!!!
I would pick it up in a heartbeat if it had a bit lower miles :/
Old 09-23-11 | 06:06 PM
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LMAFAO.

I decided to try to get the up to $10,250....

Heres the response i got

Hello C. Tran,

We price our cars to sell, and we feel that $12,488 is an aggressive price. Are you trading in anything?

Thank You,
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