Hello all,

I am planning on getting a 1999 GS300 this weekend, I found one on ebay it's in pretty decent shape (as far as I can tell from the pictures) with a little over 100k on it, the guy will give it up for no less than 7k. What do you guys think, should I go for it he's had the o2 sensor changed recently and a tune up but the timing belt has never been replaced. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

Sounds like a good deal if all the maintaince has been done , any pictures ? also try craigslist too

 

If he hasn't done the timing belt, he probably hasn't done the 90k service. Those ball joints need to be changed.

 

Looks like a good buy.. I would check all the service records to see what else he has replaces. As far the T/Belt, you can do ém around 130k miles. Check with other sources to see if you could find any others..BTW Welcome to CL

 

Thank you for the quick replies guys, is the 90k service covered by the warranty and what does it include, also I have been checking craigslist and so far this is the best deal I've come across. I think I'm only allowed to attach one picture so here it is

 

Sounds like a decent buy, - I sold my 94 in 05 for 5 grand, and it had 130k and needed some work.

 

I saw that car on ebay that car seems really clean for 7k. I would be asking alot of questions.

 

only $7k for a 99 with 100k miles? Man how the prices have fallen

 

I'm no mechanic nor have I ever owned a Lexus, I asked him the generic questions about the engine/tranny he said theyre in working condition, but what do I know. The only thing he said is wrong with the car is that the power mirror on passengers side isn't working, and recommended that I change the belt in the near future.

 

WELCOME weaksauce

 

Thats a great deal there... Welcome to CL and you picked a great platform btw.

 

why have the 2gen gs drop so low in price? is it due to the fact of the technology levels in the 3gen? well im not complaining, matter fact im happy but a lil curious

 

I paid 4,500 GBP (6,500 USD) for a 2001 GS430 with 74,000 and FLSH inc. early belt change and ball joints. Had it for two weeks and it's near immaculate.

Very much a buyer's market, shop around and negotiate hard, if you've got cash and are prepared to walk away you should be pushing it.

 

Im not happy about the drop i got mine over the summer for a smokin deal now its an ok deal, i could have sold it myself for more now i cant

Weaksauce: ask questions like how long have you had it why r u selling it what have you done to it maitenance wise etc etc. Carfax

 

Looks like avg trade-in is around $6-700 more so looks to be a fair deal. You can ask him if he'd be willing to reduce the price to make up for the cost to fix the mirror and replace the belt though. You should consider going for it IMO!