flypenfly

So I managed to work out a deal with someone for a 1997 Lexus SC300 at 98k miles for $7500. He claims to have taken care of it very well and the carfax comes clean with nothing wrong.

Unfortunately, its in another state and I'm having a close friend check it out for me befoer I send the check. He is going to test drive it for me. Is there anything specific I should ask him to look for and is there any recommended mechanics in the Dallas area for Lexus that I should send him to make sure there won't be any costly maintenance or repairs down the line?

aliga

iTrader: (147)

look at all the body panels for matching vins.

mikeloc24

Also, ask where the car was serviced and request all records.

flypenfly

Unfortunately, he's the third owner so I don't think he has all that.

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

Hey man,

I would take carfax at face value - I myself, and several other people I know have been screwed previously after using carfax. Where is the car coming from - which state?? Some states let you wash a title - eg clear the title after it has been wrecked - be careful!!

Jonny

siniquezu

almost sounds too good to be true.

flypenfly

Texas, which location VIN numbers should he check?

aliga

iTrader: (147)

2 doors
2 fenders
trunk
hood
2 quarter panels
front bumper reinforcement
rear rumper reinforcement

MRLEXO

That does sound like a mighty good deal. Do you have any pictures of the vehicle? How is the paint and interior?

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

Hmm,

The same state where I got screwed!! Texas is not the place to buy cars sight unseen. Not to say that there are not many good cars there - but they do have the title cleaning - which is where I got screwed. I had the car for sale, next thing I get an email from the previous owner with pictures of it totalled.

He got a check for the car and it was bought at auction, somewhat put back together and then I was unlucky enough to buy it from ebay. Bastards!!

Good luck man but please be careful.

jonny

Lex Luthor

word, new yawkas always know where the vins are at.

gs300haltech

if he is in dallas i can take alookt at it also can take it to JP importz he does 125 point inspection on it very reasonable as well

techsc400

iTrader: (6)

If you are serious of buying this car. You can check with one of local Luxus dealer in Texas.
Some of Lexus dealer offers full inspection for around $150 with detailed report.

flypenfly

Awesome thanks, I might just do that for the inspection. I'll look up dealers today.

flypenfly

Oh Also, what are common trouble spots he should look for?