hey, im looking for a lexus sc400. ive found 2 that im really interested in and a 3rd that is cheap but has a salvaged title. the guy is askin 1500 and said the lowest hell go is 1000. i have 900 saved up that i was goin to offer him but decides not to because of the title. its a 92 with about 130k. the car is red and has grey bumpers. worth it? or should this car only be used for parts?

 

Go get it looked at by a mechanic and if they come back saying it's straight framed and that it's good to go.... well 900-1000 is really cheap and I would jump on it. (assuming you aren't going to be selling it for a long time)

 

If you only have 900 then don't buy a car.. unless your parents are footing the bill on insurance, gas etc

 

lol i wish i had it like that! i already have a car (acura legend) but i recently blew a head gasket. i have the money to fix the car but i really want a sc. im saving up for the right one but like i said i found this one for cheap and could pick it up right now but that title is what worries me

 

I'd pass even though the price is good then that leaves u with nothing for maintenance or expected repairs given that age and mileage. Also, from a personal opinion I would not buy a salvage title unless 1) was salvage due to theft 2)i never planned to sell it.

 

Hey if you are buying an sc300/400 you will need at last $2000 backup money just to keep it on the road man,trust me.

 

u guys know these cars better than anyone so what are some common problems that these cars may have that i should be looking for when buying

 

I was given a civic because trans was shot and I drove fine but when I hit 90 it would slip so I wanted 2 sell it and I lost touch with the owner so I went to the sec. Of state got a salvage title! All they asked is if the car was honestly given 2 me and they looked up the title and saw it was clear! So I would b a lil skeptic cause its a reason y the title was salvaged and y he really wants 2 sell it!but hey I bought my gs from my barber for 1,000 cause some mechanic told him it would cost thousands cause it was a lexus and when I took it to the shop it was only a bad starter! So......it's 50/50! I would buy it and c how much work it needs and if it's bad part it out on here and make your money back + some! U can't lose.....except 4 the part about u needing a new car but it takes money 2 make money!

 

I agree if you have 900 bucks dont buy a car. My new sc400 cost me 4000. And so far i have spent 20 bucks on coolant (already had 1 gallon; othervise it would be 40), 40 bucks on engine oil/filter, 5 bucks on brake fluid, 5 bucks on tranmission fluid for the fan and ps. And i still need to buy a cabin air filter, air filter, and rear brake pads. And dont forgot this isnt even a full tune up, i still need spark plugs (possible wires, cap n rotor) So were talking about 100-200 bucks for maintenance alone min. Unless your super lucky and find one where everything is taken car of. (but if your spending 900 thats not gonna happen)

 

dont buy a car with salvage title in jersey the give you hell to register it

 

as long its not a accident title then i'm ok with it. saves me money plus theres always another person that dont mind a salvage title.

 

Go to the link below it should shed some light on some potentially costly repairs ABOVE what ur payin for the car and things to look out for.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...is-thread.html

 

why did they give u a hard time?

 

Not worth spending the $1000 for the car. Possible frame damage that a mechanic might not be able to see. Painting the bumpers would be over $400 if you want to do it right. Maintence isn't hard to DIY ,but if it is over 100,000 miles then you will spend over $500 for parts alone. Use the money you already have and repair the Acura. After you fix it then put it back up for sale. Once you get the moeny for it buy a SC get one for at least $2000 so you won't have to deal with much.

 

yea i def dont want the car now. the owner says it has a salvaged title because of flood damage!