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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Hey whats up everyone...new to the board,purchashing my first lexus car.im looking at a 2001 is300....exterior/interior is in really good condition,runs smooth....but it has 99,000 miles.so my question is $12,500 worth it?
or should i go with a 2001 w/ 30,000 miles....18in. rims,carbon fiber dash,and grill....for $18,000.
need some advice,thanks in advance guys.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by matix808
Hey whats up everyone...new to the board,purchashing my first lexus car.im looking at a 2001 is300....exterior/interior is in really good condition,runs smooth....but it has 99,000 miles.so my question is $12,500 worth it?
or should i go with a 2001 w/ 30,000 miles....18in. rims,carbon fiber dash,and grill....for $18,000.
need some advice,thanks in advance guys.
Well the mileage isn't really as big a deal as you may think on a 2JZ. Those motors are good for well over 200,000k. You're in the ball park in terms of price from a used car dealer. If you're willing to pay 18k solely for the sake of the mods, you're better off buying the one with the higher mileage, and buy the mods yourself and then some. But if you want the piece of mind of less initial maintenance and if you have the money go with the more expensive one.
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gonna have to agree w. Apex84 ... high milage on these cars doesnt make much of a difference ... mine is up there and issues have been fairly minimal
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