Good Deal on this '03 GS3, sport design???
06-06-07, 04:21 PM
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Good Deal on this '03 GS3, sport design???
Hey guys, I'm purchasing a 2003 GS 300 Sport Design. Its graphite grey exterior with Saddle interior, No Nav. 45k miles and a one owner. It is at McGrath Lexus of Chicago. Its CPO as well so it will have a 3 year/100k warranty. I just graduated college so I qualified for Lexus's college grad financing program. I'm getting the car for $23,995. They gave me financing of ZERO down and 6.99% for 60 months. What do you guys think of this deal?
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06-06-07, 05:07 PM
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I've seen the color combo before, and if your into the saddle interior, then your set. Price seems ok for a CPO of that year and mileage. Of course it will always be a bit more at the dealer and anything you can workout price wise is good.
KBB calls the car $29,775 for suggested retail and excellent condition because dealers are assumed they fix anything and everything to ensure the car is perfect. Well, just make sure that it is perfect.
One extra step I will go for all cars I buy, is to take the VIN, call another local dealer and ask some questions about what has been done. The dealers should know because all of their systems are connected and it iwll show any work done at other dealers. If this dealer has it as CPO, you should be fine though, just nice to check for piece of mind.
KBB calls the car $29,775 for suggested retail and excellent condition because dealers are assumed they fix anything and everything to ensure the car is perfect. Well, just make sure that it is perfect.
One extra step I will go for all cars I buy, is to take the VIN, call another local dealer and ask some questions about what has been done. The dealers should know because all of their systems are connected and it iwll show any work done at other dealers. If this dealer has it as CPO, you should be fine though, just nice to check for piece of mind.
06-06-07, 05:08 PM
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Oh, and if you buy it, you should get rid of those pesky sportdesign headlights... I have some with custom scratches and condensation I would be willing to trade you... 
06-06-07, 05:16 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words guys, I can't wait till this weekend. Here is a tentative list of mods that I plan on putting on over the next couple of months. Let me know what your opinions are on these:
Front Lip
TTE GS Front Lip Spoiler ($299.00)
Grill
Abflug GS FRP/Front Grille ($368.00)
Side Skirts
Veilside Lexus GS Executive Sports Edition Aero Side Skirts ($537.00)
Rear Bumper
Veilside Lexus GS Executive Sports Edition Aero Rear Bumper ($549.00)
Rear Wing
Junction Produce GS160 3pc Rear spoiler ($620.00)
Roof Spoiler
UGO GS Roof Spoiler ($429.00)
Tail Lights
GS VIP Red/Clear LED Tail lights ($349.00)
GS VIP Red LED Inner Tail lights ($279.00)
Lexus Japan OE Clear Side Markers ($49.00)
Suspension
Tein CS v2.0 Coilovers ($1330.00)
Tein EDFC Controller ($318.00)
Daizen Bushings G2-2002A ($99.95) (tmengineering.net)
Exhaust
Tanabe GS Medalion Touring ($699.99)
Wheels (CCWheel.com)
CCW SP500 Chrome ($2600.00)
Front - 19x9 +29
Rear - 19x10.5 +28
Tires
245/35/19
275/30/19
Front Lip
TTE GS Front Lip Spoiler ($299.00)
Grill
Abflug GS FRP/Front Grille ($368.00)
Side Skirts
Veilside Lexus GS Executive Sports Edition Aero Side Skirts ($537.00)
Rear Bumper
Veilside Lexus GS Executive Sports Edition Aero Rear Bumper ($549.00)
Rear Wing
Junction Produce GS160 3pc Rear spoiler ($620.00)
Roof Spoiler
UGO GS Roof Spoiler ($429.00)
Tail Lights
GS VIP Red/Clear LED Tail lights ($349.00)
GS VIP Red LED Inner Tail lights ($279.00)
Lexus Japan OE Clear Side Markers ($49.00)
Suspension
Tein CS v2.0 Coilovers ($1330.00)
Tein EDFC Controller ($318.00)
Daizen Bushings G2-2002A ($99.95) (tmengineering.net)
Exhaust
Tanabe GS Medalion Touring ($699.99)
Wheels (CCWheel.com)
CCW SP500 Chrome ($2600.00)
Front - 19x9 +29
Rear - 19x10.5 +28
Tires
245/35/19
275/30/19
