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Thoughts on this SC400?
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Thoughts on this SC400?
Hey guys. Have been lurking for a while and I think I finally found the right SC for me.
Ran a Carfax and the VIN came back clean. 1994 SC400, 1 owner car, 84k miles, all that fun stuff. It is at a used car lot, and they got it from Prestige Lexus in Ramsey NJ. They are asking $7k, but I will not be touching this car w/ a 10ft pole at that price.
Assuming its as clean as described, what should I pay for this thing?
When I called them up he said the tires aren't in the greatest shape, and he doesn't have any records for the car. I was able to run the Vin on Lexus's website and found 3 years of maintenance. It will be due for its 90k service very soon, and I am factoring that into what I am willing to pay for the car. I am going out Sunday cash in hand to check it out.
Also dayumn, I would gladly eat my dinner off of any surface in that engine bay
Ran a Carfax and the VIN came back clean. 1994 SC400, 1 owner car, 84k miles, all that fun stuff. It is at a used car lot, and they got it from Prestige Lexus in Ramsey NJ. They are asking $7k, but I will not be touching this car w/ a 10ft pole at that price.
Assuming its as clean as described, what should I pay for this thing?
When I called them up he said the tires aren't in the greatest shape, and he doesn't have any records for the car. I was able to run the Vin on Lexus's website and found 3 years of maintenance. It will be due for its 90k service very soon, and I am factoring that into what I am willing to pay for the car. I am going out Sunday cash in hand to check it out.
Also dayumn, I would gladly eat my dinner off of any surface in that engine bay
Last edited by 4hunna; Mar 21, 2013 at 08:19 PM.
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^Someone here just sold a 92 sc400 with 80k for $6500, but the thing was mint and had the oem bbs rims to. 5500-6500 would be about right for this car (assuming) it is as mint as he says. Tires for this car, a good set, will set you back around $600 mounted and balanced. So if you tell him that, play just plain negotiating, maybe you can get it for 6k?
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^Someone here just sold a 92 sc400 with 80k for $6500, but the thing was mint and had the oem bbs rims to. 5500-6500 would be about right for this car (assuming) it is as mint as he says. Tires for this car, a good set, will set you back around $600 mounted and balanced. So if you tell him that, play just plain negotiating, maybe you can get it for 6k?
Also I may just have to beat this guy up on the price. Not that its even a huge deal but just by the pictures I can see some spydering on the factory headrest, a pretty big crease in the passenger seat leather, and a tiny ding on the front quarter panel.
I'm really hoping that the 4k-ish miles a year on the car means that the PO was someones grandmother haha
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Looks pretty clean overall for the age. Mileage is great, but yes, haggle down since major maintenance will be needed soon. I'm surprised that a Toyota dealership is offering to do the timing belt for so cheap! Since the wheels are 16", a decent set of tires won't cost a ton, maybe $500ish mounted and balanced for all four. Also look for the usual wear areas. Power steering rack, pump, and high pressure lines, to make sure they're not leaking or weaping. Make sure the transmisson isn't slipping or shifting wierd with the solenoid issues that some SC's have.
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Thanks for all the input guys. I need to set a limit for myself and not exceed it under any circumstances. I think $5500 may be that number.
You all will be the first ones too know and hopefully the next pictures to be posted will be taken in my driveway lol
Last edited by 4hunna; Mar 22, 2013 at 06:14 AM.
Guys come on I see these cars go from 800$-4000$ all the time on here and Craigslist. Come on hey new guy just keep your eye out. Don't get gouged on the price and pay that much for something that I assure you will be putting some money into$$$$$$$$$. I always find great deals they come by every month or so.
Not bad right?!? They charge $597 but have a %15 off coupon that runs until the end of April
Thanks for all the input guys. I need to set a limit for myself and not exceed it under any circumstances. I think $5500 may be that number.
You all will be the first ones too know and hopefully the next pictures to be posted will be taken in my driveway lol
Thanks for all the input guys. I need to set a limit for myself and not exceed it under any circumstances. I think $5500 may be that number.
You all will be the first ones too know and hopefully the next pictures to be posted will be taken in my driveway lol
Guys come on I see these cars go from 800$-4000$ all the time on here and Craigslist. Come on hey new guy just keep your eye out. Don't get gouged on the price and pay that much for something that I assure you will be putting some money into$$$$$$$$$. I always find great deals they come by every month or so.
EDIT: On second thought, those are not the best pics. This baby is probably cleaner than we can see. A good detail and better pics and we all might be even more excited for you.
Last edited by Studiogeek; Mar 22, 2013 at 06:40 AM.