Switching from ES to SC
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Switching from ES to SC
Hey guys, Ive been a big fan of the sc300s. Anyway, I was looking to get one, but wanted to ask if you guys thought I was getting a good deal.
Its a 1997 SC300 with 105k. Clean title. Automatic. The price is at $7995. Body is in good shape and it looks well taken care of.
Im sure I can get the price to drop to at least 7500 or even 7000 if I can really push it. What you guys think?
Also: Do the 97s or any SC's have any particular problems that I should know about?
Its a 1997 SC300 with 105k. Clean title. Automatic. The price is at $7995. Body is in good shape and it looks well taken care of.
Im sure I can get the price to drop to at least 7500 or even 7000 if I can really push it. What you guys think?
Also: Do the 97s or any SC's have any particular problems that I should know about?
The price seems a little high for a 97, but if you can get it down to around 7 I think thats about fair. For problems, I'm sure its nothing you're not familiar with, like burnt out needles, climate control, etc.
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There are a few known issues. They are detailed in the forum in a bunch of threads. Not sure who compiled them but most common issues are noted in here.
Good Luck. Not sure on price there is one near me a 97 at dealer was at 8k with like 74k miles but was an SC400 so I am not sure on value for what your looking at.
Good Luck. Not sure on price there is one near me a 97 at dealer was at 8k with like 74k miles but was an SC400 so I am not sure on value for what your looking at.
7k is still a bit steep for a 97 nowadays. also be aware that the next model year the gated shifter came out and the 3 spoke wheel as well as a little hp gain. i'd wait it out for a 98+ if i were you unless you're dead set on this clean one like you said.
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3 Spoke steering wheel and gated shifter are cheap to get. Under 500 bucks for both if you are patient and look around.
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Hey guys, Ive been a big fan of the sc300s. Anyway, I was looking to get one, but wanted to ask if you guys thought I was getting a good deal.
Its a 1997 SC300 with 105k. Clean title. Automatic. The price is at $7995. Body is in good shape and it looks well taken care of.
Im sure I can get the price to drop to at least 7500 or even 7000 if I can really push it. What you guys think?
Also: Do the 97s or any SC's have any particular problems that I should know about?
Its a 1997 SC300 with 105k. Clean title. Automatic. The price is at $7995. Body is in good shape and it looks well taken care of.
Im sure I can get the price to drop to at least 7500 or even 7000 if I can really push it. What you guys think?
Also: Do the 97s or any SC's have any particular problems that I should know about?
I was looking on craigs I think this s a deal
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/car/767504314.html
Driver
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: CA
I got ripped off
I paid 7k cash for my 95 sc 5 speed w 180k on it bone stock now I think about the paint was burned the interior was ripped but at least it's a 5 speed =)
Last edited by socal300; Jul 29, 2008 at 10:58 AM.
7K for a 95 even though its a 5 speed is too much...I would try to talk him down to 7K cash! Wish they were that cheap here in Miami...
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Seems just a touch steep to me. Get it down to $7K and that should be about right. I upgraded from my '98 ES300 to my '99 SC300 about a month ago - paid $13k for it (got $5k for the ES, so $7k total) with 74k miles.