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Old 08-08-18, 04:57 AM
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Whats up guys I知 looking at 2002 IS300 in good condition cheap price but the catch is its 200,000 on the car. I知 a little nervous about that and my question is should i get it or just walk away with 200,000 on the IS300.
Old 08-10-18, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GMac12
Whats up guys I知 looking at 2002 IS300 in good condition cheap price but the catch is its 200,000 on the car. I知 a little nervous about that and my question is should i get it or just walk away with 200,000 on the IS300.
200,000k is nothing for these cars/motors. I have 210k on mine and it still pulls strong and super reliable! Only 2 times the car stranded me in the past 10 years was from a flat tire back in 2007 and a flat tire earlier this year😎!
You're probably getting a good deal I'm assuming, so get it for sure! Car is good for 300k-400k miles! I see GS's and LS's come into my shop with well over 300k, original motor, etc etc!
Actually contemplating selling my IS300 5sp. Won't be letting it go "cheap" though. Very rare 02 5sp silver on black.
Good luck! Very fun car!

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Originally Posted by GMac12
Whats up guys I知 looking at 2002 IS300 in good condition cheap price but the catch is its 200,000 on the car. I知 a little nervous about that and my question is should i get it or just walk away with 200,000 on the IS300.
mine is a 2004 I bought in February with 110k miles. I read that they can easily last 200k+ with no issues. Just make sure you can get a history of the car with maintenance. Check the timing belt and the water pump.
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It's a Toyota... it'll last forever. I'd probably just do a nice tune up once/if you pick it up.
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