Im came across a 03 Lexus GS300 with 204k? Is it worth it to buy it? Cosmetically its fine, They just changed the waterpump timing belt etc. Just want your folks opinion.

 

If it's been cared for like say with service history provided and the price is fair to match the mileage I'd go for it. Depends on how you feel about it.

 

well how can we even answer a ? like this WITHOUT KNOWING HOW MUCH THEY WANT FOR IT?

then you need to know if they have the service records, if the maintenance is up to date, what the carfax says, etc,etc,etc....but right now the biggest info missing is how much they are wanting for it since you didnt mention this.

BTW welcome to our club from the islands you got a few members over there with some REALLY nice 2nd gen's

 

I drove half way across the country with almost 200k on the clock without any trouble at all. With that many miles on the car you should pay attention to all the bushings, ball-joints, shocks and maintenance record. When I bought mine, there was hardly any maintenance record for the car at all. After some thorough inspection it was determined that the engine was in good shape so I went for it.

If you have doubts then take it to a competent mechanic for a presale inspection. I don't know how much the person is asking in your case, but I got mine for 3800 with a clean title.

 

He want 6k. I'm in Hawaii and this car came from south carolina. Im thinking more about it but well see. Everything seems to be in working order. He has the maintenance records and carfax on hand. He said there were no accident with this car. Thanks for everyones input.

 

i would try and talk him down IF its mechanically sound. IMHO 6k is to much to pay for that...even with it being a 2003. hell my 2001 only has 125k on it...

 

Talk down that price I got mine with 47k for 12

 

well edmunds tags it at $7,900 and thats fully loaded ML, Chrome Wheels and Xenon Lights so if it does not have those I would peg it at $5,630, what you do is give them a price like $4,900 tell them thats what you want if they try to haggle walk out they usually call you back.

 

from first hand experience on buying a 200k + mile car...

Dont. Sure the major stuff may be fixed but keep in mind all the other stuff that will fail soon.

 

Well see. Because its still for sale so im thinking no one is wanting to buy it. Im still thinking about it im thinking highest I would pay is 5500 now that you folks made some good arguable points. Thanks

 

I bought my 2000 GS300 Platinum edition with factory navigation, HID and heated seats for $6700 and it had 139k miles. But as for maintance wise know matter what the seller says or shows me i always do all my maintance over again. But its probably easier for me to supply my parts and do everything since i work for toyota.

 

Very true, redo the maintenance yourself, got my '98 GS300 in July with 187k miles for only $3,800, still runs like a champ

 

i wouldnt pay that much man. pass on this car....if u shop around u can get some decent mileage gs's for that same amount, doubt it will be a 2003 but you can probably find a 2001 for that price

 

i'd pass on the car. keep searching and you'll find a better deal. good luck