Summary opinions

I'd like to summarize the last few weeks of posts, to present some ideas and point out some opportunities.

First here are some updates of vehicles identified over the last month as good to great value.

- A first gen GS300 posted on Apr 29 that was on the club site for $5,300 sold for $5k or less within 2 weeks.

- An RSP SC 400 that has been on the site for sale since Jan.25 is still for sale and has dropped from a firm $13k to $11k and now taking any serious offer. It is one of two on the club site that has the very special and limited Blue colour.

- An L Tuned GS 300 posted Apr 24 is still for sale as of May 12 and still asking $8,500.

- a '98 SC300 posted Mar.8, as of May 15 is $8,400

- A '98 GS400 mechanic owned and posted on Mar 15 is still for sale as of May 5 for $10k

- '90 LS400 posted on the club site May 5 is still for sale and now priced at $3,500

IS-F Lexus test drive

FS: RARE 95 Lexus SC300 BLACK interior w 5-speed MINT

This car is in Buffalo, NY 14120.....local pickup is welcome, or we can help you ship it to your door......

$12000 OBO

What you see here is a MINT condition 95 lexus SC300, very rare option from factory, Black interior w 5-speed.....very well taken care of....just turned 100k miles...runs & drives like NEW...CLEAN & CLEAR title in hand ready for the buyer....

The engine is 100% bone stock, timing belt was done at 90k, full tune up was done about 2 weeks ago, as well as the RED powdercoated valve covers.....engine bay is clean bone dry w NO leak or nothing......all done in house, so it was done right

Body is clean with NO scratches at all.....original platinum silver exterior paint w full true Bomex bodykit/spoiler painted & installed, fitment is PERFECT

wheels/tires:
chrome 19x8.5 wheels w 245/19 tires FRONT
chrome 19.9.5 wheels w 275/19 tires REAR
all wheels are in NEW condition, NOT one mark anywhere
all tires are in new condition as well with 50 miles on them

powdercoated & rebuilt calipers with cross drilled rotors

factory MINT black leather interior w upgraded 3-spoke steering wheel

OEM factory 5-speed, shifts smooth.....

HID headlights with matching 97+ foglights installed.....

let the pictures do the talking, check them out at

http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r...300/?start=all

I wonder how long this will last, it has all of the attributes that SC lovers are looking for; 5 speed, low miles, rare colour combination, and a great body kit. And lest I forget the seller is open to offers.

See the ad here.

1999 Lexus GS 400 (Scottsdale)

1999 Lexus GS 400. Very low miles-44,000, very clean, very fast, always garaged
Please Contact Bret at 602-697-0588 for more info

Found this on Craigslist Phoenix May11/08

FS: 2002 Lexus RX300 in PA - $17k

SOLD

Selling our faithful RX300. Bought this vehicle two years ago and it's been flawless ever since. Looks and runs like a new SUV, and couldn't be more reliable. Been on trips from Phila to Florida in it and it's been a joy. I have a Sirius Satellite Radio tuner installed that I can leave in or remove depending on preference. SUV is Gold with Tan leather interior, currently has just over 86,400 miles and has every option available except NAV. Options include Xenon Headlights, Heated Leather Seats with Memory, 6 Disc CD Changer, Auto Dimming Mirrors and Moonroof. Previous owner had transmission flush done at 60k and every 5k it has had fresh Mobil1 full synthetic oil changes. Only reason we're selling is because we wanted to downsize to a smaller wagon. Vehicle has new PA Inspection good until 2/09 and has never been smoked in. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Must sell soon, willing to accept reasonable offers.

And then the seller adds this statement:

What...nobody wants a clean RX?

How about $16,000? This has to go soon!!!

Then:

Guys, this SUV has to sell soon. Price dropped to $14,900. Somebody has to be looking for a nice Lexus...

I'm looking forward to what is coming next.

Here is the Club Lexus ad.

1997 LS400 Coach Edition $7800 (Bay Area)

SOLD


1997 Lexus LS400 Coach Edition with brilliant Opal White Pearl metallic paint. 146,900 miles, well maintained 2 owner car (non smokers), no accidents. I have owned this car since January 2001. Timing belt/water pump/ major service performed at 100K miles. Mobil 1 oil changed every 3000 miles. New air and cabin filters. Oil changed changed on 5/3/08. Name brand tires have approx 8000 miles on them. Paint and interior in excellent condition and the Coach leather seats have no rips or tears. Clean CA title in hand, clean Carfax, passed smog test on 5/2/08, CA registration valid through Feb 2009. Car is unmodified except tinted windows and 1999 LS400 wheels.

$7800

Call Sean @ 925-683-6514 or email seanelewis02@yahoo.com for more info or to arrange a viewing.

See ad here.

If you are looking for an LS with dinner plate wheels and is in great shape then this might be for you. Value? Maybe at a better price, still a car well worth looking at.

1990 Ls400, $4000

Update - now $3,500


I have a 1990 LS400 that I need to sell as soon as possible. I have 3 cars and will be getting a 4th, so I need to get rid of it.

Clean title, 129k miles, MINT leather, brand new LEXUS floor mats, HID headlights, LS430 16 inch wheels, recently replaced brake rotors and pads with ceramic-kevlar pads and drilled and slotted rotors. Has power everything, sunroof works, heated seats and AC work great, I have driven this car for a little over a year and had no problems whatsoever. VERY reliable, and very good on gas, for a V8.

$4,000, I am in Washington, but I will personally drive and deliver this car to as far south as southern California, if you are truly interested.

get it sold!

See ad here.

If this great model is as the seller says then it would make a good and dependable second car. I sense value here.

'99 Millenium Silver/Black SC300

It's time for me to move on. Originally this was my project car/occasional daily driver. The car is 100% stock with the exception of 4300k H.I.D.'s and 25% tints all around. I currently have my spare wheels on, which are multi-spoke SC400 from a previous year.

STATS:
- Millenium Silver with Black perforated leather
- Gated shifter
- Has the premium sound system with DSP and 6-disk changer.
- 112k miles
- TITLE on hand!!!!

MODS:
- 25% Tints all around
- 4300k low beam H.I.D.'s
- cutout for clutch master cylinder

THE GOOD:
- Quite possibly the most reliable car I've owned. It is mechanically PERFECT. I just completed a 300 mile round trip recently with absolutely no problem.
- Lexus smooth and quiet; no creaks or squeaks.
- Gets the expected gas mileage. 20 mpg combined hwy/city. 26+ highway.
- Oil is changed at Lexus on time.
- The brake pads and rotors were changed 3000 miles ago.
- Electronically, EVERYTHING works perfectly. The sound system is surprisingly pretty damn good for not being Nakamichi.

THE BAD:
- The front bumper needs to be repainted. It is probably easier to replace and repaint with a new bumper.
- The area behind the rear driver side wheel has been backed into and dented as a result of a hit and run. I went to a Lexus recommended body shop and it is repairable with no replacement of body paneling.
- There are about 2 stone chips that I can find.
- The rear bumper has minor hairline fractures from a rear love tap. Not noticable unless you look close.
- The right half of the climate control light is out and is common with these cars. Either get it replaced or do an LED conversion.


RATINGS:
- Exterior: I would give the PAINT a 9/10 with the exception of the front bumper, dent, passenger side scratches and minor nicks. The paint really is in good condition. A part of the rear bumper needs a touch up and I would recommend a complete replacement/repaint of the front bumper.
- Interior: I would give this a 9.5/10. There is wear on the driver's seat as you will see in the pictures. The rear seats are rarely ever used. A part of the climate control light is burnt. There is a slight chip near the volume knob of the center console trim piece.

PRICE:
$9,999

See ad here.

Another even better example of an SC value car. For the cost of a few minor repairs one would have a great car with all of the benefits of the SC improvements up to '99.

Silver 98 Gs400 Pismo Beach CA. $10,000

1998 GS 400 Silver with Black.

130k Miles
Mechanic owned car, always serviced w/Mobil 1

Excellent car, Iam going to miss it. I have used it as a daily driver and is great to drive. Front bra area of the car has rock chips and one 3" long crack in front corner of spoiler, could easily be repainted to look new again. Rear bumper has one small scratch that possibly could be buffed out. One front rim has small flat spot from a pot hole that is barely noticeable, it will cost $125 + shipping to be repaired at Wheels America. There are no other dents, scratches or door dings in the car. I can email detailed pictures of problem area to interested parties. Can also do all repairs for extra cost. All other features of the car are in perfect shape and everything works. The best of parts were used in building the car.
Do your research on all the mods done $ $ $ $ $ !- CAR MODS:

- Daizen Swaybars
- 5Zigen Hyper 5ZR 3piece Forged 20 x 8.5 FRONT, 20 x 10 REAR
- 245/35-20 FRONT, 275/30-20 NS II SPORT
- Tein Flex 16 way Adjustable Coilovers
- L-Sportline Body Kit
- APEXi World Sport Exhaust
- Lexus SportDesign Rear Lip Spoiler
- Rod Millen Motorsports LSD (Supra TT rear end w/3.76 gears)
- Rod Millen Motorsports Torque Converter (2800 Stall Speed)
- Level 10 HydroSystem Valve Body
- SRT Intake w/ Racing ECU (Chip)
- Brembo Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads
- Stock Stereo

NOW $10,000

See the ad here.

I must have passed this one over when it was first placed on the club classifieds. I see this as a very good buy for two main reasons; first it is owned by a mechanic and all that means for looking after a great ride and secondly there are a whole host of mods that add great value.

1999 Lexus GS400 *NAVIGATION* 9.5k obo (VA)

Name: Terry Awad
Location: Richmond, VA
Means of Contact: boostmx5@aol.com or 804-564-6352
or PM

1999 Lexus GS400
Mileage 149k

This car has recently been serviced and detailed. All of the paint and interior surfaces are in great condition for the age. Car is fully loaded with all options. A/C is ICE COLD and the heat works great.

There are a few wear spots on the floor mats and the front bumper has some rash as pictured.

Buyer can choose from the wheels pictured or I have the oem standard wheels on good tires that I can provide you with. You can decide. The oem wheels have some minor curbing however the tires are fairly new and in better shape then the white wheels pictured.

Fully Loaded

Key Features

Touch Screen Nav
CHROME Package
Touch Screen Climate control (Integrated into Nav)
Lexus Premium Sound system
Heated Seats
Sport Shifting on Steering wheel
Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control
Digital Information Center
Sunroof
Tilt Steering Wheel

Ad found here.

1993 Lexus GS300 "Beautiful and Mint Condition

I have for sale a "fine and mint" example of a 1993 Lexus GS300. This car has been garage kept all it's life and has extensive service records. Major services have been completed including replacement of serpentine belt, timing belt, steering pump, transmission and brake fluid flush, oil changes every 3k miles, 4 wheel alignment, etc... The car has a very low 145k "babied" miles, that's approx. 9,600 miles per year. Adult driven and never abused. CLEAN TITLE.

The exterior is a 9 out of 10 (minor scuffs/dings) and the interior (no rips and clean) an 8 out of 10 (considering its a 15 yr old car). I am very meticulous with my cars and it took me months to find this car. Unfortunately, my job now requires me to drive a lot thus the need for a more economical car (30+ MPG) is required. If you have a 2001-2002 Toyota Corolla S (5spd)I will consider a trade.

Below are the pictures of the car. Please contact me if you would like to see the car in person. I'm located in NorCal. Asking $5300/obo. Thank you for looking.

Ad found here.

Here is something I have not seen on the club before, a well looked after older GS300. This is something that one hopes to find but they are more rare than one would think. At $5,300 or best offer this has some attraction. It has low per year mileage use, well looked after by the owners, Lexus quality. I see this as good value and worth offering $500 less than asking.

1997 RSP/BLK SC400 - Austin, TX - 93K

I'm posting this up for a friend. His wife wants a new car so this one needs to go. Car is in excellent condition, both inside and out.

RSP/Black 1997 SC400. RSP is the Rarest color you will find on the SC. I believe there were only 56 produced in 1997 only, and with the black interior with it being a 400 its down in the single digits. The car has 90k miles on it.

Details
Radio - Nakamichi Factory Stereo w/ new OE speakers
Interior - 9/10 - Normal creases in leather, but NO RIPS/TEARS and in good condition
Exterior - 9/10 - Few door dings which is to be expected. Factory Spoiler. Factory Supra TT Chrome Rims with like new AVS100s on the rear (Also have stock 5 spoke 16s available as an option)

The car just recently had the telescoping steering column motor serviced and is now working as good as new. Car is located in North Austin, 35 and Howard Ln.

Pictures will be up as soon as possible.

Price - $13,000 with Stock Lexus Rims

Slighty Negotiable on Price/Rims

Ryan
(972)824-4385

Club Lexus ad is here.

This car has been for sale since Jan.25/08 and has just recently been brought back to life for sale on Club Lexus. I have done a bit of research on the model and it is quite a rare model with the colour combination of blue/black and no moon roof. Only a few hundred were produced and of that only a few with this colour. The seller has reduced the price to $11k and that seems to be a good value. I will be watching this one.