Looking to get an LS, am I paying too much?
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Looking to get an LS, am I paying too much?
Hey guys, I havent been on the forum in awhile... I had a 98 GS400 two years back (you can see pics in the gallery), and since then I have had a Vette, 300zx TT, F150, and a 5.0 foxbody Mustang.... but I have finally returned to my true home, a Lexus.
I am looking at a 1992 LS400, 109k miles, full serivice (timing, belts, hoses) done at 65k miles, and the dash light problem was fixed at Lexus a year ago. Body is in good shape, minor scrathes from everyday driving. The front seats are pretty torn up though, as you can see in the pictures. Has Alpine CD/MP3 player, and Boston Acoustik speakers throughout. Spotless CarFax. They are throwing in some 19" rims with bald tires as well.
What is a good price for me to pay for this car?
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--Ian
I am looking at a 1992 LS400, 109k miles, full serivice (timing, belts, hoses) done at 65k miles, and the dash light problem was fixed at Lexus a year ago. Body is in good shape, minor scrathes from everyday driving. The front seats are pretty torn up though, as you can see in the pictures. Has Alpine CD/MP3 player, and Boston Acoustik speakers throughout. Spotless CarFax. They are throwing in some 19" rims with bald tires as well.
What is a good price for me to pay for this car?
Thanks!
--Ian
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$3000 max considering the leather on seats and steering wheel. you'll need another 800+ to replace that. Otherwise, looks good. I love that color. 109k is very little mileage. hows it run?
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It runs very very good...
I figured it would be 4500 because of the mileage, but maybe I am way off. I can get the seats fixed by a buddy for about 200 a piece and the steering wheel for about 100.
I figured it would be 4500 because of the mileage, but maybe I am way off. I can get the seats fixed by a buddy for about 200 a piece and the steering wheel for about 100.
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oops i guess i was lowballin. Edmunds TMV says its worth about 4k. so i guess $3500 is a fair price. since it'll cost you 500 to get the leather right. Since its old though i would try to get it for 3k. Wouldn't hurt.
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Actually, I think you were closer the first time. Edmonds list that 92 at about $4300 retail and private party about $3000. With the condition of the leather, cluster, steering wheel and other parts I'd say I'd put it under $3000 private party. kbb.com list a car like this private party in fair condition for $6K which is way too high as I've seen much better 95-96 cars with that mileage going for the same price. The conditionof this car would be unrated on kbb.com anyway. I personally wouldn't even buy it, but if I did I wouldn't pay anything higher than $2,500.
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Don't mind them, pito
They're all LEXUS guys.
You could sell your's to some know-nothing wanna be "baller" for 7-8, easy.
Someone offered me 12 for mine, and it's a 93 with almost 200k on it.
It's all in how you talk, especially locally.
They're all LEXUS guys.
You could sell your's to some know-nothing wanna be "baller" for 7-8, easy.
Someone offered me 12 for mine, and it's a 93 with almost 200k on it.
It's all in how you talk, especially locally.
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The other thing to realize is because we are all familiar with the car, we know that they last a long time, but we also know what wear and tear items need addressing at 100K+ miles. All the little things can nickel and dime you unless the seller has already taken care of it.
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This is true. There are a lot of gotta have it suckers out there. We are trying to help a fellow member buy the car though. We don't want him to over pay for it. If he were selling it maybe we might help him get the best price
PS. I would have sold your car in a heartbeat. Local used car dealer is selling a really clean white/tan 97 LS with 69K miles for an advertised price of $12,999. Could have gotten this for about $12K out the door. This is the car I was looking at before I found my 99 with 47K miles at the time.
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