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Old 09-04-11, 07:51 PM
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Hey guys,

I currently own a 1gen GS, but now that it is time to upgrade I have a dealership that is selling a 2003 GS430(clean) with 84k miles, they want $15850 for it.

I have not checked out the car in person yet, but from the pics it seems very clean.

Do you guys think this is a fair price?

Thanks!
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www.kbb.com
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^^^^^^^^make sure you don't pay close to that
Old 09-04-11, 08:47 PM
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lol, KBB puts the price at exactly $15850 for a GS430 in "excellent condition"
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when you check out the price for ANY car on kbb, NEVER look at EXCELLENT VALUE. Always look at GOOD and that would be the best VALUE to consider buying the car.
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in dallas be patient, watch dallas and okalhoma city craigslist daily, you can get a much better deal. I just bought one in dallas, 1999 gs400 seven grand. The one you are looking at with 76k on it it is going to need the 2000.00 lexus service soon. Not that you are going to take it to lexus, but you can use that to get the price down. There are a few low miles very clean gs's in Dallas for sale, I would even opt for a 400 and take the difference and get some nice wheels/tires and a lowering kit. Here is a 2000 gs400 with 78k for 11k. Bet you could get it for 9500. and have 5k to spend on upgrades.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2570127651.html
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oh yeah stay away from the green gs400 for sale in aubrey. it is a POS, always check to see if it still has toyota windsheild, and all the vin stickers on all the body panels, doors, hood and trunk. Another thing to look at is if the front bumper cover fits up against the headlights properly, tale tale sign of a front collision with aftermarket repair parts. Before I bought mine i looked at a 430 with 110k at a dealership for 12k.
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i would pay the "good condition" price or around 14k or 14.5k out of the door with everything included.
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So around 14k that would include TTL?
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