johnnyfrs

Hey guys. So I finally saved up (and old) enough to purchase my own 3rd gen (used) GS. I'm feeling pretty excited. Anyway, I did some research around the local used car stores through the web and managed to find two 2006 GS's for exactly the same price.

1) White, 155k mileage.
2) Beige, 77k mileage.

The issue here is, I really love the white aesthetically, but seems like the beige/tan is the smarter purchase. However, they're both priced exactly the same. Is there something fishy going on here? What do you think could be behind this? Is it really just the white that makes it that much more expensive?

What do you guys think? Also, advice/tips for a first-timer in buying used vehicles?

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benztolex

Do you have any links to the cars? Are you certain the White isn't a GS430? To me that would could the only reason the prices are the same. Check the car fax. Beige may have been in an accident.

Simmsled

Any pics? What condition are the 2 in?

Not enough variables described here to make a call yet.

Diesel350

You have to go see them in person to make that determination to see what condition they are in. The beige one could be in terrible condition. If buying from the dealer ask to see the car fax.

SoFlaGS350

We need links (hopefully w/ lots of pics) if you have them...

What is the price if you don't mind sharing? The white one may be overpriced and not that the beige one
is 'so cheap.' ??

I'm with Simmsled....need more info.

Good luck!

Nelson
2011 Lexus GS350
1990 Mustang LX 5.0

johnnyfrs

Hey guys, sorry for the slow update. Apparently the links gave no photo as the only photo they posted up were for model & color references. As I live in Brunei (Southeast Asia), the models are actually called GS 300 here, including those in 2007-2010. I'm pretty sure it's the asian counterpart of your GS350, not too sure with GS430 as I have not seen one on the road here. Don't think theres a higher spec version one supplied here.

Both 2006 GS's are priced at 41,800 SGD, that's around 31,000 USD..that's the market price for a used 2006 GS here.

White 155k mileage GS = 1 owner
Beige 70k mileage GS = 2 owners

from what I've gathered so far.

Found two more GS's for sale earlier today;

1) Silver, 2007, with just below 60,000 mileage for about 48,000 SGD (about 38,000 USD).
2) Dark Gray, 2006, 97k mileage for 44,888 SGD (about 35,500 USD)

I'll be taking pics of all four GS's this Sunday and hopefully be able to test drive them if there's enough time.

XxGoKoUxX

Beige, be different than all of us silver black and white owners.

If I could go back I'd get champagne colored GS

LexToy3

iTrader: (2)

It is interesting the differences in the markets. Here in Germany the two advertised GS available are the 250 and the 450h. There is not a 300/350/460... I know the 300/350 have a very low emission rating.

Kng0fHrts

Apart from what everyone else has suggested, make sure the interior and motor is OEM and hasn't been in any crashes/accidents before.

XxGoKoUxX

did not know our cars come in 250 flavor.... You learn something new everyday

The 430 and 450h both have low emission ratings too... I'm unsure of the 460, i'm pretty darn sure they're strict on emissions on that vehicle also

+1 on this!! As lovely of a choice you've got..... the history and maintanence records of the car are of utmost importance.