firelizard

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Like i said, compare it to what else you would buy for 10k. You get a basic-*** Corolla or something. Lame. A MK4 Supra is 2 to 3 times the price at least, it's not even the same ballpark. And that's mid-nineties.
Regarding insurance, that's up to OP to do their research.

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8M6

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Not to get too far off topic, but I really looked into getting an IS-F when deciding what I wanted to do a couple of years ago. I could have picked up early ones ('08-09) for wholesale cost below $20K through a dealer friend. Ultimately, I chose to keep my GS and mod it because the $10K difference can do a lot, excluding serious performance mods.

Another friend of mine bought an IS-F in 2008 and I loved it at the time, but it's lost some of its appeal to me over the years. The one time I had to sit in the back seat, I hated it. I'm used to coupes having afterthoughts for back seats, but the 2IS back seat is for fitting child seats only. Also, I can't get over the absolute mess under the engine cover or the unconnected exhaust tips.

plex

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Interesting discussion OP it will be up to you what you really want regardless of what is discussed here.

I have a 2000 GS400 it's almost at 200K I got it 3 years ago with 178K, I've taken care of a lot of maintenance items and it only left me stranded once due to ALT going out. Other than that it's been no major issues. I have a company car so the GS isn't a daily per say I go to gym, barber etc... avg just over 7K miles a year. I'm considering getting something else IS-F, GS460 or waiting for GS-F prices to come down more. Test drove friends IS-F loved it but if I had to choose I rather the GS-F I don't care much about IS-F being lighter and faster I have a 6 spd Supra making mid 8's at wheels that weighs 3200l bs to satisfy any need for speed. With that being said I do have a soft spot for the 2nd Gen GS even thought about doing a BPU GTE Aristo swap in my GS4 or just getting a GS3 and doing swap.

Either way good luck with your decision.

burteboy

Everyone has their own opinion, if that is the car u were looking for get it, i know for sure u wouldn't regret. Once the service records checked out good and no accident i don't think u can go wrong. From the pictures it looks healthy. As for technology u will be better off as per repairs . Your only expense at this time would more likely be timing belt and water pump. I purchase a 2005 with 38000 miles two years ago and i did the tb and all moving components so i don't have to back there in a hurry. .the belt looked like new but because of age u need to replace..only problem i found driving around 80mph in the wee hours like 2am i would hear a slight wind noise from the driver door. Which i would take care of in the spring. My car do not c snow or the salt . It has no spec of rust. Im in new york..
If u like it buy it .

Ham

unless you do the work yourself or know someone.

Ham

If you like it get it.

LivinLifeL

Sweet ride man! I thought my 99 gs400 was a low miles unicorn with 93k when I bought it 2 months ago.