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Old 07-17-13, 10:57 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GS300...t_44725wt_1182

i have them down to 11800 shipped to me in nevada, a little more than bluebook but it seems to be real clean and low mileage......putting a deposit down jus wanna hear thoughts. sucks im gonna have to pay sales tax when it gets here so thats gonna add another $850 to my total price so its gonna be like $12650

http://www.carfaxonline.com/cfm/Disp...#DetailSection

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Old 07-17-13, 12:09 PM
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damn that thing is spotless!

looks like its been modded in the past though, don't know if thats important to you or not.

i wish my SD was a 03 instead of a 02 Its an ok price, I paid much less for my SD with lower mileage 2 years ago!

weathering and rust would also be an issue seeing its from the east coast!
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Wait for a Local GS400 or GS430

Same gas mileage a GS300 and almost 100 more hp
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Originally Posted by JLAWS
Wait for a Local GS400 or GS430

Same gas mileage a GS300 and almost 100 more hp
personal opinion there. SD is more rare and the color combo is
Old 07-17-13, 12:37 PM
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I'd opt out and wait for a 430 if u got cash like that car is really clean though, its up to you man, if u like i would go for it!!!! She's clean as hell! Best color too....

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Old 07-17-13, 12:56 PM
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im always looking for 2nd Gens and never find anything as clean and rarely find any SDs. and yes best color combo for sure. id rather buy something local for sure but really cali is the only place to find anything and nothing ever as clean......
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this car is local to me... the dealer looks to be a wholesaler... are you really comfortable purchasing this car sight unseen? is the history clean?

feel free to PM me if you would like to discuss.
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Yeah I've been looking at that auction. It looks great. I just hate the tails
Old 07-17-13, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GokuSSJ3
Yeah I've been looking at that auction. It looks great. I just hate the tails
tails blend well with the black
Old 07-17-13, 01:28 PM
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Why look so far for one. There are a lot of GS for sale on this forum. Here is a great one

EDIT: Thought on the ebay GS, I would not bother for that price. It look like the owner before mod it a bit. You never know what kind of quality of a job went into it. Especially from the look of the carbon peeling/ bubble on that aftermarket radio kit, aftermarket led tail (its just me but i do not like black out tail light even lightly clear) and aftermarket alarm. The interior, exterior and engine bay look great but that is because they have a good detail person and a nice camera.

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Old 07-17-13, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
personal opinion there. SD is more rare and the color combo is
Anyone can buy the SD trim pieces. The only thing really special about SD is the ones with Saddle leather seats.
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i just went to look at this car for Albline...

if he does not go through with this car, i will post the feedback here for anyone else that may be interested....
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big thanks to kamlung for helping me out, good man. Didnt know me but was willing to go down and check it out for me before i made a decision. Thanks again
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Good find!!
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The price seems a little high... I wouldn't pay more then 10.5k out the door. For the price your paying you should search the classifieds here, you could find something real nice.


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