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Old 05-23-07, 10:53 PM
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I have a 1994 gs300 with a 140XXXmiles. Here it is on craigslist:

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/334565581.html

everything is in great running condition except for no cup holder, rear window regulator doesn't work..fully stock loaded with body kit, brand new paint window visors.


I am thinking about trading it for this sc300 with 175XXXmiles, 1993 plus his gadgets and gizmos..on top of that he is giving me $1200 and I get to keep my 20" rims.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/334565581.html

the problem with his car is alignment, antennae dont work, about $300 of body damage, interior is not at its best of shape(faded wood panels,dirty seats, loose driver panel, etc), ac is not cold, timing belt might need to be changed. I am afraid there might be more things but he seems like a nice guy. Other than that everything looks and sounds good.

What do you guys think??
Old 05-23-07, 10:55 PM
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Default Here is the dude's link to his car...

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/car/335848408.html
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Alignment = $100, antenna = $40 for an MDX one, $300 body damage, $800 reupholstered interior parts, AC freon regen $100, timing belt = $1000, possible 100k service = $500.

If you do it right, the trade in will be a relatively good deal.
Old 05-23-07, 10:57 PM
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You will be getting an older car(by 1 year), Higher miles(35,000), needs body work and new interior, broken A/C and $1200. I say don't do it but think about and let us know what you do.
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So you are pretty much paying about $4,800 for the SC. You will spend over $1,200 for the problems that you mentioned. I'd say ask for $2,000 or just sell your car and get a nicer SC.
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From what you've said you'll need to put work into that car, I dont think it's a good trade off with an extra 1200. As far as I can tell, SCs are really expensive to maintain and fix. And let's face the facts, you're going to trade for a car that you'll need to fix, spend more time and money, is that what you really want? Okay... if so do it.
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Well, I think this answers my question. From the poll it looks like I have to go back to square one. Anybody knows who wants to trade??

thanks guys!
Old 05-26-07, 04:00 PM
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broken a/c ftl
keep looking you'll find a good 1 soon =)

it took me a lil more than a year
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Looks like this SC was a daily beater...and was beaten! I'd skip this if I was you!
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