njsc3000

Hi every one , been here for about 1yrs but never posted any thing and now i seek advice, i need help buying my dream car.i found 1998 lexus SC300, 174k miles and needs pasanger art bag for 3500, do you gys think is a bit too much? btw the car is white on tan.

scENFORCER

Looks good from the pics. Wouldn't say it's a bad price either.
The airbag worries me a bit though. Makes me think it's been in an accident. Is it salvaged or clean title? If it's been in an accident make sure it was repaired well. I kinda think it is a salvage cuz the price seems really good!

AntmanGT

I agree. Check for subframe damage under the hood and on the passenger side. Other than that, car looks pretty clean. But def. check the status of the title. A salvaged title means inspection to return the title back to driving status. Depends on how the local gov laws operate on that matter. Good luck.

1WILLY1

iTrader: (9)

the mileage is kind of high but if it has not been in an accident id buy it forsure

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

Ditto. Accident history, walk away. Otherwise, go for it.

White IS the best color you know!

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

I wouldn't necessarily say walk away from it. There are still some good body guys that perform great work. Just because it has been wrecked doesn't mean to not give it a second look over. I do agree to have the car inspected by your shop before making an offer. Good luck and let us know.

Has any of the maintenance been performed and do you have supporting documents.?

Djfoho

definetly agree ^^ a missing airbag always raises some suspicion could be some internal damage that could have been patched up, i would have someone take a look at it for you but it looks straight/clean and if well maintained the mileage shouldnt be a problem
price isnt bad at all. good luck!

ASTERiSK

98+ SC's are often overpriced because of how rare it is to find them (5k-10k). I think you should definitely get this if you're okay with white and tan interior.

njsc3000

thanks guys for the advice, according to the guy the airbag diploid from from hitting a "curb" and only the passenger bag diploid. going to check it out in a few with a friend of mines,but not willing to pay more than 3k.will update when i get back.

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

for an airbag to go off you must really mash the curb which means that it was a higher rate of speed - enough to shake the sensor(s) on the front bumper rebar.

The body lines look straight and not haggard, so have the suspension checked out; alignment being key here, since I fear the hit was high speed which could've shifted the strut tower/subframe/control arms/etc. the smallest degree or bend in the strut tower will forever throw off the alignment....

97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

The price is too high. That car is worth $350 MAX.

Is that the answer you WANT to hear? Lol.... wth is going on in this forum lately?

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

too many SCs around to mess with an accident car, IMHO.

Maserati

iTrader: (1)

But there's guys rolling around with 92's that don't have the passenger airbag so thats not a problem or if you want to research to have one put in. That shouldn't stop you from buying it, like these guys said before, get a car fax (dealer should have one) and get the frame checked.

njsc3000

back again fellows, the car checks out, the car is a 1 owner and was garage kept its entire life, the owner skid of the road due to the resent snow storm here in nj, frame is good no damage underneath and clean car fax. found a airbag local with module for 100 bux local, so will be driving her back tonight. the engine and trans are very good and iam very exited.

scENFORCER

What was the final price that you bought her for?