BKnight1

Hi, this is my first time posting and I just signed up yesterday but I've read tons of post and many topics, im a search first person but I think my question is more opinion based.

Which car is the better buy/value?

1999 GS 300:
-$12500
-80K miles
-BLACK WITH TAN LEATHER INTERIOR
-oil change ever 3000 miles


1999 GS 400:
-$10,995
-117k miles
-Black with gray leather interior

Im no car expert, but i appreciate any suggestions. Thank You

LexT

If you have on plans on going FI - GS4 - and under 11K is a great price.

BKnight1

By FI you mean turbocharger right?

Is the 117k 400 a huge concern when compared to a 80k on the 300?

cr00klyn71

I would opt for the gs400

BKnight1

crooklyn could you tell me your reason why? Also im looking for my first car, so i would like for it to run well for years to come and to have some value when/if i decide to move on.

LEXUS_KID

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WELCOME



And GS 400

ebruce2

iTrader: (1)

same year (and assuming same condition roughly) ALWAYS go for the bigger motor. Otherwise you WILL get sick of getting passed by turbo'ed hondas on the highway.

Also which ever one you choose, most importantly, make sure the water pump and timing belt are NEW before you buy.

slickgt1

iTrader: (1)

GS400. The 300 will be ok. But if you are looking to save gas, its not a big difference. But the car will be a lot slower. GS4, and it's cheaper.

sputniknyc

iTrader: (2)

save money and buy the gs400

then buy my rims with the money you just saved.

DarKnight

iTrader: (3)

Unless you plan to go FI your best bet is to get the 400. Besides the car comes with 300hp out of the box, it's a pretty good starting point if you want to add some power. I think the guys on here that don't plan to go FI wish they had bought the 400.

LVLexusGS3

Well if I were you I would check a car fax and if you have AAA I would take it to them to do an inpection it's like $80 but could save you a big hassle. At 10 grand you would be stealing that Lexus GS400 $3000 below wholesale book just make sure everything is ok before you decide to make a purchase. The price on the is pretty good on the GS3. Just giving you a heads up.

Jerry_Supra

BKnight, FI stands for "force induction" as in turbocharging or supercharger. Go with the 400 and welcome to the list.

blue99GS4

I'd go for the GS400. Use the saved money a major tune up (if one has not been done already @ 90K).

BKnight1

Would the 400 still have a higher value than the 300, say 3-5 years from now when the 117k jump to maybe 160k?

I called Lexus and ask for the service history of the 400, and the lady told me the last time the car was checked by lexus was in 2004 for something arm related, and before that in 2002. Is this a cause for concern?

Everybody thanks for the help and the welcome.

tuddy

get the 400...wish i had a V8 power

but I still love my 300...You in Brooklyn BKnight?