Suggestions should i buy this Sc300?
03-29-09, 09:49 AM
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Suggestions should i buy this Sc300?
Is this lexus worth the 2,600.00 With these consequences
the black leather interior is worth about 1500 and very rare
5 SPEED SWAP ASAP If Bought :-)
Cons:
The exterior of the car is not in the best shape. Paint is faded (mostly on the roof and hood), there are scratches on the driver side of the car, and there is a crack on the passenger side quarter panel where the car has been bondo-repaired by the previous owner. The most major flaw is on the rear of the car, as it was rear-ended by a VW at approximately 10–15 mph, so the trunk, bumper, and taillights are a bit out of alignment. Two bulbs are out on the passenger side taillight, and the driver side fog light is missing its bulb harness and therefore does not work. The passenger fender had a dent, so it was replaced with a JDM soarer fender. However, the color is slightly different in comparison to the rest of the car. The exhaust scrapes on speed bumps, and one of the exhaust hangers broke during one of these encounters (I have the hanger; it just needs to be welded back on). The factory alarm doesn’t go off for some reason, but the lights will flash. The radiator fan shroud is broken/cracked; a new OEM fan shroud as well as a new Koyo radiator (uninstalled) will be included with the sale. The passenger leather seat has a rip on the seat portion.
My Main concern is the little accident in the rear would i need the rear bumper beam bumper and Etc...Just wanna hear you guys opinion I would appreciate it
the black leather interior is worth about 1500 and very rare
5 SPEED SWAP ASAP If Bought :-)
Cons:
The exterior of the car is not in the best shape. Paint is faded (mostly on the roof and hood), there are scratches on the driver side of the car, and there is a crack on the passenger side quarter panel where the car has been bondo-repaired by the previous owner. The most major flaw is on the rear of the car, as it was rear-ended by a VW at approximately 10–15 mph, so the trunk, bumper, and taillights are a bit out of alignment. Two bulbs are out on the passenger side taillight, and the driver side fog light is missing its bulb harness and therefore does not work. The passenger fender had a dent, so it was replaced with a JDM soarer fender. However, the color is slightly different in comparison to the rest of the car. The exhaust scrapes on speed bumps, and one of the exhaust hangers broke during one of these encounters (I have the hanger; it just needs to be welded back on). The factory alarm doesn’t go off for some reason, but the lights will flash. The radiator fan shroud is broken/cracked; a new OEM fan shroud as well as a new Koyo radiator (uninstalled) will be included with the sale. The passenger leather seat has a rip on the seat portion.
My Main concern is the little accident in the rear would i need the rear bumper beam bumper and Etc...Just wanna hear you guys opinion I would appreciate it
Last edited by JspecSC3; 03-29-09 at 01:38 PM. Reason: Spell check
03-29-09, 11:54 AM
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i would say yes, probably...the black leather and 5-speed are enough reason to get it for me...the pics are kind of small so i can't see the rear bumper too well...but it's a nice color, too...what's the mileage, etc.?
03-29-09, 12:06 PM
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Personally, no I would not buy it.
The damage is one thing.
But, I don't buy cars from people when the car has obviously been modified.
Do you personally know the seller and their driving habits?
However, the fact that it has a few minor things done to it does not necessarily indicate the car being beat to hell; but I just don't do that.
Bad experiences here.
Now, If that were a friend of mine's car, I'd go for it!
The damage is one thing.
But, I don't buy cars from people when the car has obviously been modified.
Do you personally know the seller and their driving habits?
However, the fact that it has a few minor things done to it does not necessarily indicate the car being beat to hell; but I just don't do that.
Bad experiences here.
Now, If that were a friend of mine's car, I'd go for it!
03-29-09, 12:34 PM
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You'll have better luck buying cars if you don't base the purchase of the vehicle on the interior color.
Now you come back and say "I'm looking at it all, not just the interior"
And I say "ok, now it has a tan interior, still want it?"
...and this thread dies into oblivion.
Now you come back and say "I'm looking at it all, not just the interior"
And I say "ok, now it has a tan interior, still want it?"
...and this thread dies into oblivion.
03-29-09, 01:25 PM
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The Mileage is 155k, the reason why i say it has a black interior because it is worth alot of money, i am obviously not buying the car just because of the interior, but to me it seems like a pretty good deal i am am going to see the car to see how bad the damage is and drive it as well. And buying a Moded car is not always a bad thing it is minor thing but knowing the owners driving habits is another thing as well thats true i don't know if he beat on it.
03-29-09, 01:33 PM
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It has bondo cracks, the entire *** end doesn't line up, its altered from factory in several ways, the exhaust is hanging by one hanger, there is NO harness on the fog light (it got up and walked away?), the fan blade is broken .............and you aren't sure IF he beat on it or not? The only thing beaten more than this car is Tina Turner.
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03-29-09, 01:51 PM
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Lol olt. I would say keep looking because in a few months or less you could find one with black interior in better shape for about the same price. Or you could always find a nice sc with tan interior. You can always paint/dye the interior black if you must.
03-29-09, 02:08 PM
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Let Me know if you guys can see the pictures here on this link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3679430...7615994576714/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3679430...7615994576714/
Jumper cables. 
