2006 gs300 180k miles for $3500 good deal?
03-15-15, 05:47 PM
#16
Driver
Thread Starter
Guys thanks for all the comments and advice, it is GREATLY appreciated. I'm definitely going to have Lexus or a reputable shop do a pre purchase inspection. Now if the total repair cost is less than $2500 I would consider getting it but I would ask the owner to come down on the price to 3000.
03-15-15, 06:05 PM
#18
Driver
Thread Starter
I don't know yet. I got to have a shop look at it.
Sweet! Will they put a 3.5v6 in it? I think that engine have over 300hp. Now I do want to get it if Lexus would rebuild the engine for free.
If I get it, I will ask him to come down to 3k.
If I get it, I will ask him to come down to 3k.
03-15-15, 07:58 PM
#19
no they will rebuild the engine with updated piston rings etc
at 0 cost
even if you put 3000 into it you still win,
all i paid was for a wterpump serpantine belt and spark plugs while it was open
at 0 cost
even if you put 3000 into it you still win,
all i paid was for a wterpump serpantine belt and spark plugs while it was open
03-15-15, 08:31 PM
#20
Driver
Thread Starter
If I get it and Lexus rebuilds the engine at zero cost I will gladly pay for the spark plugs and water pump.
After reading all the comments, I'm definitely leaning towards getting it. Forgot to mention the car will definitely need some serious head light restoration, I know that's very minor tho.
03-15-15, 09:33 PM
#22
Driver
Thread Starter
I actually prefer the 2nd gen gs, to me they are almost bullet proof for reliability and the styling is iconic. ONLY because of the price am I considering this 06gs300. If the total repair cost is under 2500 (fingers crossed) I would strongly consider getting it.
03-16-15, 09:35 AM
#24
The problem you are going to run into is you wont know if Lexus will rebuild it until after you purchase it and go through the steps. You also need to know the in-service date as you only have 9 yrs, after that they won't help you. And from what you are telling us that seems like even without the engine you might have more than $2,500 in repairs and other parts. I'm sure there is a very good reason as to why they want to sell it so cheap. It would be worth it if I was the owner to get Lexus to rebuild it then sell it if it is that easy. Just be careful.
03-18-15, 05:30 AM
#25
Pole Position
The problem you are going to run into is you wont know if Lexus will rebuild it until after you purchase it and go through the steps. You also need to know the in-service date as you only have 9 yrs, after that they won't help you. And from what you are telling us that seems like even without the engine you might have more than $2,500 in repairs and other parts. I'm sure there is a very good reason as to why they want to sell it so cheap. It would be worth it if I was the owner to get Lexus to rebuild it then sell it if it is that easy. Just be careful.
03-18-15, 07:08 AM
#26
Driver
Thread Starter
Well this looks like it might be a no go. I tried to contact the owner Monday but for whatever reason I couldn't get in contact with him, apparently something wrong with his phone. I have a reputable shop down the street from my house that would've only charge me $48 to do a pre purchase inspection. Unless I hear from him I Will Gladly pass on this car. I prefer a 98-00 Ls400 or a 98-05 gs300.
03-18-15, 03:15 PM
#27
Well this looks like it might be a no go. I tried to contact the owner Monday but for whatever reason I couldn't get in contact with him, apparently something wrong with his phone. I have a reputable shop down the street from my house that would've only charge me $48 to do a pre purchase inspection. Unless I hear from him I Will Gladly pass on this car. I prefer a 98-00 Ls400 or a 98-05 gs300.
04-01-15, 09:44 AM
#30
Not now they won't. At least they denied me for being a couple months outside the 9 year window. If you got a free engine rebuild on a used 2006 GS with 180K, I'll drink the used oil out of my crankcase. That is, if there's any left after 4000 miles of it getting burned up by my defective piston rings.