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Is this worth buying............ 1996 LS400 $3995

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Old 07-18-07, 07:30 AM
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Little TLC and she should be good

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Old 07-18-07, 09:04 AM
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Yes, definitely.
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Price is cheap but it is pretty banged up (front, back and driver's side). It's been repainted at least on the front clip and driver's side. I guess if you do much of the work yourself it is a good deal.
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Not worth it to me. If the previous owner couldn't take care of the exterior, how well do you think they took care the car maintenance wise? that looks like one headache after another. Just my $.02
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ehh, id have it THOROUGLY checked out, if mech. its alright and the panels are all original then i think its a decent buy.
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looks like its missing a panel on the passenger side near the back wheel. outside looks like crap but inside looks decent
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I talked to the dealer this morning about this car. The car is listed as having (damage history) The dealer described the car being in an accident, the fender was replaced as well as the door. That's what they said was wrong with the car. But who knows what was not said. For that price, is the change you take. If it turns out to be a good vehicle, you got a steal. If not, I'm sure you the car could be resold quickly at a fair price and you won’t loose out. I'm still deciding if I want to take that chance. It may not last long.
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Your call bro. I think you should wait for a better deal. I bet there are some cream puffs in your area that are not much more. There is a member selling his gold 1st gen in the classifieds - sure it is CA but for $6000 it is a real nice LS. Good luck in your search.
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By the looks of the tire, and dents and abuse...Looks like he was in a NASCAR race ....and lost!
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I'd negotiate a price reduction to about $2,500. That will lessen the downside risk in the event something major is wrong.
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I agree. May be too much of a risk.
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Originally Posted by GKLCPA
I'd negotiate a price reduction to about $2,500. That will lessen the downside risk in the event something major is wrong.
Well I don't know how to negotiate price to $2500 when the bidding is already over $3000 with many days left.
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Ebay has some others that look better than this one. Look at their Item #200129313829, a black/black 1993, for instance located in Georgia, and with a current bid of $1,225. Just one of several listed.
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1995 year has much better interior and exterior than 1994
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well the price is already over 3000 and the reserve is probably set at 3500 so u can reason with him/her saying, "im really interested in the car but the price u listed is a bit to high, with the exterior damage and one missing rim i think a fair price would be ______". you can say that to him and see what happens and according to LexChamp, this car has been in a accident which took out the fender/door. up to you really.


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