truenoboy

I looked at a 2001 GS3 yesterday that looked good and drive fine. Everything works and everything seemed fine with the car.

The only thing that I noticed before Carfax was pulled was that the car had previously been hit. I can tell because the color doesn't match up in the engine bay. Also, the weld on the drivers side, near the bump stop doesn't match the weld on the passanger side. I don't know if that normal or not.

Anyway, the Carfax I pulled says that it only had 1 accident with no frame damage and no reports of airbag deployment.

For $14k what do you guys think?

CARFAX Vehicle History Report
2001 LEXUS GS 300
JT8BD69S210118202
SEDAN 4 DR
3.0L L6 FI DOHC 24V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
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CARFAX Vehicle History - At A Glance
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• One owner
• Last reported mileage - 51,595 miles

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Year purchased 2001
Type of owner Personal
Estimated length of ownership
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5 yrs. 6 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces New York, Florida
Estimated miles driven per year 11,315/yr
Last reported odometer reading 51,595



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Other Information Other Information
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Frame Damage Check
No frame damage reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment Check
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.

No Issues Indicated
Accident Check
Accident reported on 08/25/2004.
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ARISTOh

iTrader: (3)

sounds good to me...

chuckb

I'd pass. (I'd also be looking for a GS4XX)

truenoboy

Ya I feel you. I feel like passing because of it, but on the other hand the price is really good. Hmmm...

bighitbike

Doo it then GTE it

DrewGS350

iTrader: (1)

I would pass on this one

truenoboy

Ya I did. I looked at it again when I went to go buy it and noticed how bad the engine bay was. Despite the Carfax report, that car had frame damage for sure.