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Hi all,

I owned a 2002 lexus gs400 for while and sold it (not by brightest decision) and got into a g35, which was okay but recently sold it cause i want to get back into a Lexus. I have a around 10k cash to spend give or take a few hundred but not really sure what i want or whats in that price range. My favorite is the g models was looking around for an 06 gs300 but seems to be out of my price range for used cars in south Florida. Any ideas?

I have owned a 98 sc400 and a 02 GS400 liked them both but loved the GS.

I have looked at cars mainly through Craigs list, autotrader, and other internet sites and went to see two:

2006 gs300- 88K miles, rebuilt title asking close to 11k in really good shape drove beautifully. had check engine light, i scanned it and emission and evap came up im thinking maybe catalytic converter. really clean interior/exterior all electronics working. it seems to have been hit in the front end because radiator support has been changed but panels hood ect. are all orginal and matching vins but were painted.

2006 IS250 115k miles, clean title (no accidents) engine recently recalled (some kind of carbon build up in the engine) all work done at Lexus dealership work done on recall warranted through dec. asking 10.5k mechanically car ran great, but interior is not in good shape dash and door panels all have that sticky dash problem worst i've seen it with holes and all. also pretty good wearing of the leather and in need of a detail. hood has been painted owner said car was keyed, paintjob seemed ok but might have some runs as i did see weird penny size spots in the front but had to look really hard to see it. drives good with navi and rear cam options all electronics working but has a airbag light on which i did not run on a scanner

I have never brought a rebuilt title so i don't really now what to expect or if its a good idea, but im open to it i guess as long as it was put together well and had no water damage... at least i think im open to it. if anyone is selling anything i may be willing to travel.

any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated

Thanks!!

Jewcano

iTrader: (4)

There was never a 02 GS400. Do you mean a 430?

lexu

Sorry for the confusion no it wasn't the gs430 it was a 1999 gs300 which is a first gen i believe.

lexu

I stand corrected 1999 is 2nd gen

GQD_GS4

stay away from rebuilt title unless you can obtain pics of damage from accident

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

I might hold out for a bit longer see if something better comes along. These choices don't sound too standout IMO

Kira X

iTrader: (24)

I second this idea! Both cars sound like money pits to me.

Aron9000

For 10k, both suck IMO. I know its a BIT older(although mechanically about the same as a newer IS300 or GS300), but I did pay $9,000 for a 1992 SC300/5 speed, one owner car with 60,000 miles on it. Never in an accident, no scratches,never driven in the winter, paint looked like new, leather seats had hardly any wear, all the electrics worked, even smelled new.

Keep looking, and don't be afraid to drive a bit to find a nice car and a good deal. I had to fly to the Jersey shore and drive it back to Tennessee. Totally worth it, plus I enjoy a nice long drive.

Just keep looking, you'll find that old man/old lady car out there that has hardly any miles on it and has been impecciably kept.

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

check the classifieds here.. plenty of choices for under 10k