How's it going everyone, hope all is well. I'm currently looking for a car and found a 2004 RX 330 with 75k miles on Craigslist. From the pictures the car looks great. I did a Carfax report on it and noticed that it's had 4 accidents and 2 of those accidents were from this year! No major damager etc... Also has a clean title and only one owner. They're asking $7,100. Should I stay away from it? Has anyone over here purchased a vehicle with accidents before? Let me know, would love some advice. Thanks!

 

Accidents or no accidents, that’s a really high price! I recently purchased my 2008 for $5900 with no accidents. My opinion would be to keep looking.

 

Really? How many miles did yours have?

 

The price is fair in my region. Whether or not you should buy a car that is involved in an accident is your preference. I do not mind it as long as there is no frame or water damage alongside good maintenance.

My 2005 RX330 is a rebuilt car. Was in a passenger fender bender (no frame damage) and it was totaled. A repair shop bought it, repaired it, and it passed inspection, so I have a rebuilt title.

Car has been incredible and drives like it should (I have other clean RX's in the family to compare). I did have to put money into it, but not due to the accident or repair work but rather normal maintenance/Toyota weak points. I have already done the timing belt, steering rack, and rear hubs.

 

^This is not the norm. It must must have many more miles, a lot less options, or is an outlier. Also, likely FWD versus AWD based on location.

Price isn't horrible, will come down to condition and service history.

 

LOL i got one last week for $4800 and it’s an 07 RX350 with 235k miles. drives like it’s new off the lot. no issues by the way, except for some lost cosmetic parts. but i do have to complain about the somewhat worn brakes and the replaced struts.