Price check: 01 GS430, ~130k
10-15-14, 12:21 PM
#16
It looks like the car had a rough life. I would rather get one that's in better shape. Often, you think that you get a good deal but after you're done fixing everything - it will be the same price as if you bought it in a better shape. I mean for $3k it may be worth it but are you really going to be driving a car that's in such a bad shape? It will probably need at least another $3k to get it into a decent condition (probably more).
Also, it definitely looks like the car was in a few minor accidents (looking at its bumpers & body).
Also, it definitely looks like the car was in a few minor accidents (looking at its bumpers & body).
When I got my GS4, 112K miles, service records, etc. all the "annoying" things I had to fix and add to get the vehicle to my liking ended up costing me about $1500. I should note that I did all the work myself (door lock actuators, minor rattles, wheels, tires, tint, exhaust, timing belt, etc.
So I got a really nice car for $7300, had it shipped for $900, then sunk $1500 into it. You can do the math. I probably could have found something needing less work initially and paid a little more. It's all about what you feel like doing and what you're capable of. To me, body damage and paint missing is where I draw the line. Rock chips and a few door dings I can handle...
10-15-14, 04:56 PM
#17
Pole Position
This x a million. Any time I see someone selling a dirty or rough car (especially unwashed in pictures) I think if they can't be bothered tidying it up before sale, they couldn't be bothered servicing it, let alone fixing minor annoyances like broken interior plastics, or rattles etc.
10-19-14, 02:41 AM
#18
Those front fenders have definitely been shaved, looks really weird with the small rims. (Which didn't even come on 430s) 3300$ is pretty cheap, if you're a diy guy you could put some money into it and have a decent car. Get it checked out firs though
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