wanted

Looking for some input. I'm in negotiations on a 95 5spd with 87,xxx miles. The carfax is clean and it checks out mechanically - apparently doesn't really need much other than tires at this point. The car is Red with perfect black interior. They are currently asking 9,500 and I'm wondering if that is a good price? I'll try to attach a couple pics to show my only concern; while the carfax is clean - it looks as if the front and rear bumper are a little off color.

Input?

neurocity

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If you have cash money, tell them $9000 out the door.

Get rid of the fruity pin-stripe.

wanted

Yeah - I'll be dealing in cash. My only concern is the off color bumper

O. L. T.

iTrader: (17)

What off color bumper? IT'S RED There's no such thing as an ON color bumper on a red SC. You're comparing painted metal to painted plastic with flex additive and 12 years of age.

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

Might have been pulled off another car.

But it is plastic..and old...that could be the problem

edit...What he said

DryBlaze

9k out the door with cash isnt that bad of a deal.

soarer479

iTrader: (2)

ive noticed the same bumper discoloration on many red sc's they just do that over time. 9.5 seems a bit high check book value

ryanSC300lover

iTrader: (1)

I know 5 speeds are rare, but that price seems a bit high to me.

laxdude362

iTrader: (1)

Geez another red on black 5spd?!? Go for it. I with everyone else tell them 9k cash.

uras300

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That's a great deal provided everything works mechanically. Black int. + 5spd + low miles!? GO FOR IT!!

tuan92129

That would be a steal...if you were in San Diego.

wanted

I would beg to differ a little there - I currently have a 94 300Z convertible, a red Mazda Miata, two Jeeps - 1 of which is red and suprisingly enough all of the painted metal, to painted plastic surfaces match in color.

Thanks for all of the reply's and input. I'll be making a decision shortly and it really is just the issue of price now. If I decide to buy I'll be jumping on a plane on Thursday night and driving back on Friday. I know quite of few on here have traveled to pick up a car and I guess I feel a little better knowing it's at a Lexus dealer and that I won't show up and it be junkish - but I will be prepared to jump right back on a plane if it's not as nice as they are claiming.

I shot a couple of the pics to my body/paint guy to see what it'll run to repaint the bumpers.

mcoski

If you dont pick it up send it my way

iasc300

iTrader: (1)

sc looks nice- let u know what you deside to do

wanted

It doesn't look like we are going to be able to come to an agreement on price and it's a shame since it is such a nice car - I know the dealership has to make money as well which is usually why I prefer to deal with a private seller. Having multiple toys I just have to be realistic with I am willing to spend. This is by far the car with the lowest miles that I've looked at.

Their "on the lot" price is 11,995.00 and that includes the new tires it needs, repainting the bumpers and the spoiler but not the tax, transfer and - now this is crazy - a $600 dollar dealership tax that Florida imposes on all of it's dealers! That's a freakin set of tires!

I got them down to around $9,300 but that was as is, and not including tax and such.

Thanks for all the input!