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10-29-04, 07:26 AM
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possible new owner ;)
hey guys
im from ohio and i might be picking up a 94 sc300 with about 164k for around $1700
i currently have a 98 s14 and a 99 maxima se-l, neither of which is anywhere near stock.
and i previously owned a 96 camry....mainly im posting to ask 2 things.
1. what should i be looking for/at when i check this car out aside from the obvious things.
2. do you guys feel this is remotely a good deal?
a. im pretty sure its stock and as basic as a lexus can be
thanks!
-justin
im from ohio and i might be picking up a 94 sc300 with about 164k for around $1700
i currently have a 98 s14 and a 99 maxima se-l, neither of which is anywhere near stock.
and i previously owned a 96 camry....mainly im posting to ask 2 things.
1. what should i be looking for/at when i check this car out aside from the obvious things.
2. do you guys feel this is remotely a good deal?
a. im pretty sure its stock and as basic as a lexus can be
thanks!
-justin
10-29-04, 07:52 AM
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My man...$1700 and your askin is this a deal.... NO... Absolutely NOt...!! ..now whats that sellers number again...lol
If the thing remotely runs then u got a deal... HEck I'd buy it and part it and still be ahead even if it didn't...lol
All seriousness... good luck and have the motor and tranny checked...
If the thing remotely runs then u got a deal... HEck I'd buy it and part it and still be ahead even if it didn't...lol
All seriousness... good luck and have the motor and tranny checked...
10-29-04, 08:05 AM
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theres a number of things to check, beyond the regular stuff like ac/heat. play a cd in the changer and ride around to see if it skips - this is a normal issue for older sc's and is easily remedied by putting some padding underneath the trunk changer. take some fairly sharp turns and listen for any groaning noises - thats the power steering. leaky power steering pumps are a common problem, about a $200 fix DIY. around 2000rpm's, especially with the throttle pressed down a bit, listen for any rumbling or odd hollow noises, which would be a worn out/older torque converter. this is also a common issue, and can be upgraded rather than repair for about a grand. lastly, the search button is your best friend on these forums - every reasonably common issue regarding the SC has been covered in these forums and there's a lot to learn from them.
10-29-04, 08:23 AM
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Re: possible new owner ;)
Originally posted by jsteed
hey guys
im from ohio and i might be picking up a 94 sc300 with about 164k for around $1700
i currently have a 98 s14 and a 99 maxima se-l, neither of which is anywhere near stock.
and i previously owned a 96 camry....mainly im posting to ask 2 things.
1. what should i be looking for/at when i check this car out aside from the obvious things.
2. do you guys feel this is remotely a good deal?
a. im pretty sure its stock and as basic as a lexus can be
thanks!
-justin
hey guys
im from ohio and i might be picking up a 94 sc300 with about 164k for around $1700
i currently have a 98 s14 and a 99 maxima se-l, neither of which is anywhere near stock.
and i previously owned a 96 camry....mainly im posting to ask 2 things.
1. what should i be looking for/at when i check this car out aside from the obvious things.
2. do you guys feel this is remotely a good deal?
a. im pretty sure its stock and as basic as a lexus can be
thanks!
-justin
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10-29-04, 09:42 AM
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Re: Re: possible new owner ;)
Originally posted by THE_CEO
take it to a lexus dealer pay them $100.00 and get a run down of everything....its better to waste 100.00 than to waste $1700.00
CEO
take it to a lexus dealer pay them $100.00 and get a run down of everything....its better to waste 100.00 than to waste $1700.00
CEO
But even at $1700 u could still part it out and get your $$ back!
Peace,
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10-29-04, 09:44 AM
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well of course...if it sounds too good to be true...it is
damn sellers and there misleading ad's
but i did see one with a messed up front drivers side for 1600, so the quest is not over yet!
thanks for the info guys, and im glad the search ****'s didnt hit me
damn sellers and there misleading ad's
but i did see one with a messed up front drivers side for 1600, so the quest is not over yet!
thanks for the info guys, and im glad the search ****'s didnt hit me
10-29-04, 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by jsteed
well of course...if it sounds too good to be true...it is
damn sellers and there misleading ad's
but i did see one with a messed up front drivers side for 1600, so the quest is not over yet!
thanks for the info guys, and im glad the search ****'s didnt hit me
well of course...if it sounds too good to be true...it is
damn sellers and there misleading ad's
but i did see one with a messed up front drivers side for 1600, so the quest is not over yet!
thanks for the info guys, and im glad the search ****'s didnt hit me
CEO
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