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Old 01-21-15, 07:49 AM
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i am going to look at a gs300 today that has 152k miles 2 owner, private party for $4900.other then the normal stuff is there anything specific that i should pay attention to with this model car?
i own a 06 ls430 and have owned a 98 gs400.
owner says that there is two doors that will not lock with the fobs,i am assuming that the lock actuators are inop.the timing belt has been changed and he says he has records.thanks jim
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Can't go wrong with such a deal.

02+ models are pretty stable. Focus on anything out of the ordinary such as oil leaking , engine knocking etc...

Originally Posted by jimbosr1
owner says that there is two doors that will not lock with the fobs,i am assuming that the lock actuators are inop.the timing belt has been changed and he says he has records.thanks jim
Very common issue which can easily be solved.
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he sold it before our appointment,15 minutes before i was to show up.
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Originally Posted by jimbosr1
he sold it before our appointment,15 minutes before i was to show up.
that's pretty wack, sorry man.
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Originally Posted by jimbosr1
he sold it before our appointment,15 minutes before i was to show up.
15 minutes prior to your arrival
Major bummer!!

Keep looking a lot of these cars on the market now - best of luck w/ your search.
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