Jakez

Is it just mileage and year or are there major options/updates causing some to hold value better?

I'm buying it and swapping a 2jzgte as soon as possible. So high mileage is not really a problem. But is there anything I should look out for when buying an ~$8000 IS300?

First post here and surely not the last, thanks for any help.

jadu

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welcome jakez, usually IS300s dont go that high not unless its a show car or swapped with a GTE already

llllllllll

iTrader: (1)

I just saw one on craigslist for $3,500, post says (needs minor engine work).
So if you are looking to do a GTE swap might as well get that one!

robsjunx

I just purchased a 01 is300 with 164k for $5500 and it drives great. The engine runs really strong. Had to replace the radiator, but other than that its been awesome.

FMLis300

Just make sure all the proper servicing and scheduled maintenance is done and everything in good running order.

igzy

Some time last year there was one on sale for $20K locally but it had under 10,000 miles

llllllllll

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doesn't make sense to me because you can get a 2007 ISx50for $20k

sway162

iTrader: (5)

So.....^

It's not under 10k miles though. That's basically new. I would take a low mileage is300 over 2nd gen IS any day. Unless heavily modded....2nd gen IS looks too common and boring.

baypistol

iTrader: (1)

I sold my IS300 with 125K mileage for $7000. If you are going to spend $20k you might as well get a 2006 IS250 or IS350.

sway162

iTrader: (5)

Well def go for the IS350 if spending 20k. IS250 is weak and boring to drive.

Grazy

i think you can already get a swapped GTE for $20,000.

baadhabit

iTrader: (2)

OP is pulling numbers out of his ***. if you get past the 20k IS300 idea then you'll see he's just looking for suggestions on different options and things to look for.

the perfect response should have been, the difference between a 7K IS and a 20K IS is $13,000. the end.

Jakez

Not pulling numbers out of my *** at all. I'm really just looking to understand why a 2001 IS300 with 130,000 miles goes for 7k or less on autotrader and a later year IS300 with practically the same mileage like 90,000+ is listed for 13k-20k+. Same thing happens on craigslist, ebaymotors, etc..

But apparently the only difference is the asking price. Thanks for all replies, going to wait until the right color/option comes along and grab that.

Cartune

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what color/combo you looking?

wouldnt spend more than 10k for a first gen

210IS300

White on blk or aubron sky n blk..