im in the market for a used GS 3, im looking at 98 or 99s... if i go through a broker to get the car.. what kind of prices should i expect, i am looking to spend around $21,000, and what do you guys think insurance would be like, im 17, and i've got a clean record... thanks


drew

 

21K? good luck bro... where do u live?

 

What's up bro! Did you come to any kind of decision about my GS3?

 

No way you'll get it for $21K (unless you are a dealer and get into a dealers' auction or know someone who is a dealer). There's a used '99 GS3 in my area with around 50K miles and it's going for $29K. If you can, get a '99 or later. In '99 they made some changes to the structure of the car which makes it safer in crashes. Not sure what the changes were though. Good luck with your search.

EDIT: I, of course, drive a '90 ES250. I'm 17 and listed as a secondary driver on both the ES250 and our new GS3. I have a perfect record. My rate is $1200/year. Expect your rate to be higher, especially if you are listed as primary.

My mom only pays $800/year on the GS3 and she is the primary driver.

 

Right, a '98 or '99 GS300 with around 50,000 miles will retail for $27-$29k depending on condition, paintwork, history, options, etc...

 

You can get a 98 gs300 with around 90k or more for a around your 21k. I was quoted to pay around 2300 for a 99gs4 for insurance under my name and I'm 18.

good luck

 

thanks for all your help guys... i've found a 99 GS 3, cinnabar pearl, its got 48k on it, and the people only want 22grand for it... its in michigan, sounds like a steal to me... i ran a car fax and its got a perfect record... im located in kansas city, and im going to be a secondary driver on the car... that way the insurance will be cheaper...


drew

 

Carfax only guarantees the title, they Do not Guarantee the cars acciddent history. Carfax is only correct about 50% of the time when it comes to a cars accident history. This is a private party sale right. If the car is crap you will have no legal recourse if it has problems. But the way to avoid buying a crappy car is just make sure you have the car inspected first. The price is a little low even for a private party sale(should be at least $23k), so make sure you are not buying a car that is going to need $2,000-$3,000 in work done to it(i.e. new brakes, new tires, fuel/air filter, etc...). Also if you want your insurance to be even cheaper get insurance under a very cheap car(=cheaper insurance). Get the kind of coverage that allows you to be fully insured for any vehicle you drive in the world and then just drive the GS and you will be covered. I am insured under a Camry & am fully covered to drive any vehicle. If you can't do that then just stick with your plan, the next best way to go.

 

I got my 'optionless' 99 GS300 for $26k --> Had 60,000 miles though.

 

Brendan you paid what you should have for the car, considering it had 1 years worth(15,000 miles) of excessive miles on it. A CLEAN '99 GS300 with Average miles(40-45,000) will usually retail for at least $28k.

 

Drew,

I drive down I-35 everyday to work and have noticed 3 used GS's sitting in the front row at Superior Acura near 75th. 2 of them are black and the other one is gold (not sure on GS300 vs. GS400/430). 2 of them have been sitting there for a while. Maybe stop and see what kind of deal you can get.

 

sounds good... get that one...

 

just my luck, that one sold... but i have found a couple of others... i wanna know what you guys think about them...

1998 GS 300
Emerald Green (dark green)
53k miles
Tan Leather
Nakamichi Stereo
"fully loaded"
i dont know if it has HIDs, but i will find out...
$21,995

1998 GS 300
Copper (i dont know what this color really looks like, if anyone has a picture of it, please post)
74k miles
Tan Leather
$21,400

1998 GS 300
Black
47k miles
$20,900

right now i am leaning towards the green one, that is a rare color, i dont think i've ever seen one of those around where i live... any input from you guys would be greatly appreciated...


drew

 

I would get that black one since it has a lot lower milage and cheaper than the green one and you can always upgrade the stereo. By the way where are you located because I would like to look at the black one

 

im in kansas city, i found all of these off of autotrader.com they area all across the U.S. i am willing to travel or have the car delivered... so that is why i used autotrader... i figured i might as well just try and find the best deal out there... than try and get something local that i might not want...


drew