1996 SC400 (advice on buying)
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1996 SC400 (advice on buying)
I'm looking at a 1996 SC400
63,000 miles / Loaded
Seems to be in pretty good condition with one past owner.
Only problem I can find is there doesn't seem to be a working ABS system. Not sure if this year/model) comes stock with it or not (if it does, it doesn't seem to be working).
Dealer asking for $21,500.
CARFAX report makes me think he's been trying to sell it for about 1 year at this time.
Any advice or pointers or thoughts would be most welcome.
Thanks *glad I found this website too*
-Dave
P.S. I'm also looking into a 1998 ES300 (45K mi) @ $21,000 and a 1995 LS400 (84K mi) but not sure the asking price on this one.
P.P.S. Hmmmmm seems all I'm looking at our Lexus' these days.
63,000 miles / Loaded
Seems to be in pretty good condition with one past owner.
Only problem I can find is there doesn't seem to be a working ABS system. Not sure if this year/model) comes stock with it or not (if it does, it doesn't seem to be working).
Dealer asking for $21,500.
CARFAX report makes me think he's been trying to sell it for about 1 year at this time.
Any advice or pointers or thoughts would be most welcome.
Thanks *glad I found this website too*
-Dave
P.S. I'm also looking into a 1998 ES300 (45K mi) @ $21,000 and a 1995 LS400 (84K mi) but not sure the asking price on this one.
P.P.S. Hmmmmm seems all I'm looking at our Lexus' these days.
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What makes you think the abs is not working? If it is not, I would have the dealer fix it before buying at that price. Although that is low miles - the price is decent IMO, though I did not run it on the nada page.
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That price mgiht seem high to some and low to some, but to me, a car dealer myself, it is high.
I have my current 1997 sc400 for sale for $22,000 and i sold a 1995 sc400 for $13,000. So take those numbers as you want.
Jason
I have my current 1997 sc400 for sale for $22,000 and i sold a 1995 sc400 for $13,000. So take those numbers as you want.
Jason
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RE: ABS
I slammed on the brakes a 30mph and there seemed to be a loud screeching noise coupled with some tread marks on the pavement. As far as I was concerned that seemed like a pretty big clue to me.
Also, I noticed a bit of a "kerplunk" when shifting from park to drive, associated with a bit of car movement (feels like the car's dropping into drive rather then slipping into drive). However it's been about 15 years since I've driven an 8cyl engine.
-Dave
I slammed on the brakes a 30mph and there seemed to be a loud screeching noise coupled with some tread marks on the pavement. As far as I was concerned that seemed like a pretty big clue to me.
Also, I noticed a bit of a "kerplunk" when shifting from park to drive, associated with a bit of car movement (feels like the car's dropping into drive rather then slipping into drive). However it's been about 15 years since I've driven an 8cyl engine.
-Dave
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Originally posted by dmgdoc
Also, I noticed a bit of a "kerplunk" when shifting from park to drive, associated with a bit of car movement (feels like the car's dropping into drive rather then slipping into drive). However it's been about 15 years since I've driven an 8cyl engine.
-Dave
Also, I noticed a bit of a "kerplunk" when shifting from park to drive, associated with a bit of car movement (feels like the car's dropping into drive rather then slipping into drive). However it's been about 15 years since I've driven an 8cyl engine.
-Dave
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Miles come into play when the price of a car is set. This 96 seems to have some lower mileage - My 97 is at 80,000 and the 95 is at 101,000. Both run excellent, aside from minor age issues with cosmetics - that will be repaired/replaced in time. For 60k miles - that price may be fair. Though I would adress any concerns with the performance of the vehicle directly with the dealer and depending on the response - buy or not at a negotiated (if that is possible) price. I personally, try not to deal with dealers - having worked at a couple in the past.
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$21K for a '96 with 63K sounds way too high...then again, you went to a dealership....
For comparison, I bought a '92 SC400 with 64K miles on it for $12,500. My dealership's used car sales guy said he would have put it out for 17K...
They WAY, WAY overcharge at dealerships for used cars...then they try to bull***** you with "fixes" and "inspections" they did...yeah...anyways...
Here's another example...my buddy traded in a '97 ES300...they gave him $16K for it...then it went out the VERY NEXT DAY ("fixes" and "inspections" didn't take too long, did it?) for $21K...
Can you say GOUGE? KBB Retail HIGH would be a deal compared to some of the prices these dealers are asking for....
For comparison, I bought a '92 SC400 with 64K miles on it for $12,500. My dealership's used car sales guy said he would have put it out for 17K...
They WAY, WAY overcharge at dealerships for used cars...then they try to bull***** you with "fixes" and "inspections" they did...yeah...anyways...
Here's another example...my buddy traded in a '97 ES300...they gave him $16K for it...then it went out the VERY NEXT DAY ("fixes" and "inspections" didn't take too long, did it?) for $21K...
Can you say GOUGE? KBB Retail HIGH would be a deal compared to some of the prices these dealers are asking for....
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