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Hello Scotty.  What do you think about this deal? 2006 Lexus GS300 with 262782 miles for $7000

 

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?0=vehicledetails.xhtml&listingId=636381351&maxPrice=9000&priceRange=&makeCodeList=LEXUS&LNX=SPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=sem_non-brand_perf&utm_campaign=at_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na&utm_content=keyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na&utm_term=used%20cars%20sale%20by%20owner&ds_rl=1294008&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fcars-under-9000%2Flexus%3F0%3Dvehicledetails.xhtml%26listingId%3D631149691%26LNX%3DSPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE%26utm_source%3DGOOGLE%26utm_medium%3Dsem_non-brand_perf%26utm_campaign%3Dat_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na%26utm_content%3Dkeyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na%26utm_term%3Dused%2520cars%2520sale%2520by%2520owner%26ds_rl%3D1294008%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26referrer%3D%252Fcars-for-sale%252Fcars-under-9000%252Flexus%252Fdover-de-19901%253FLNX%253DSPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE%2526utm_source%253DGOOGLE%2526utm_medium%253Dsem_non-brand_perf%2526utm_campaign%253Dat_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na%2526utm_content%253Dkeyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na%2526utm_term%253Dused%252520cars%252520sale%252520by%252520owner%2526ds_rl%253D1294008%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB%2526gclsrc%253Daw.ds%2526dma%253D%2526searchRadius%253D50%2526priceRange%253D%2526location%253D%2526marketExtension%253Dinclude%2526isNewSearch%253Dfalse%2526showAccelerateBanner%253Dfalse%2526sortBy%253Drelevance%2526numRecords%253D25%26clickType%3Dlisting%26dma%3D%26searchRadius%3D50%26priceRange%3D%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse%26showAccelerateBanner%3Dfalse%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26numRecords%3D25&clickType=listing&clickType=supplemental&searchRadius=50&marketExtension=include&isNewSearch=false&showAccelerateBanner=false&sortBy=relevance&numRecords=25&zip=19901&state=DE&city=Dover&dma=&listingTypes=USED


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It's way too expensive for a 16-year old car with over 1/4 million miles on it.

It's being sold by a stealership.

NO DEAL.


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Though Lexuses are very reliable and robust cars, that's a LOT of miles/years for a daily driver. Are you  capable of doing substantial work on the car yourself? All the rubber bits - hoses and belts and bushings and seals - are questionable at 16 years old. I would look for one with less that 150k and 10 years or less old unless you feel VERY lucky, or are going to use it as a weekend/occasional car.

 


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I'm going to give you some general advice since I saw you've asked about another vehicle too. Purchasing used from a dealership or used car lot means paying more than you normally would if buying that same car from private party seller. Also, dealerships/used car lots buy all sorts of cars and turn them around for sale which means higher chance of a car with issues (definitely not always true and you can find good cars too). When purchasing a used car regardless of from dealership or private party seller aways have your own trusted independent mechanic inspect the car and if the seller doesn't agree that is a red flag and stay away from it (don't use these PPI companies; I can show you multiple examples of why) and don't rely/trust Carfax report).

Now as for the car itself, the used market is crazy right now. They are selling old high mileage cars for ridiculous prices. In general look for a Toyota or Honda (Scotty has videos on which years to buy and which to avoid); these cars run for a long time if taken care of and cheaper when it comes to maintenance and repairs. See what your budget is then look at places like Craigslist, Facebook market place, etc. for preferably from private seller. Don't buy high mileage or very old if that is financially possible for you as it means more repairs and things possibly going wrong.


Thank you


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Posted by: @akins-rashin

Is this a good deal?  Is a rebuilt title ok?

No and No.

The ad does not show on my system but considering the title and your desciption, it is not a good idea to buy a rebuilt Mercedes. 


Ok thank you yaser.


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How many cars per day are you going to ask about?


As many as I'm curious about.


Good luck.


Thanks Doc


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If you're buying real estate, you look at the comparable properties. Try going to this site and seeing what those are going for, if of similar option and mileage in your area. At least you'll see what the ASK is for them (and you'll have options to play one against the other).

https://www.autotrader.com/

 


Thank you


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You didn't mention the mileage.

It really depends on the condition of the car and your local market. 


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Hello Scotty.  What do you think about this deal? 2006 Lexus GS300 with 262782 miles for $7000

 

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?0=vehicledetails.xhtml&listingId=636381351&maxPrice=9000&priceRange=&makeCodeList=LEXUS&LNX=SPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=sem_non-brand_perf&utm_campaign=at_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na&utm_content=keyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na&utm_term=used%20cars%20sale%20by%20owner&ds_rl=1294008&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fcars-under-9000%2Flexus%3F0%3Dvehicledetails.xhtml%26listingId%3D631149691%26LNX%3DSPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE%26utm_source%3DGOOGLE%26utm_medium%3Dsem_non-brand_perf%26utm_campaign%3Dat_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na%26utm_content%3Dkeyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na%26utm_term%3Dused%2520cars%2520sale%2520by%2520owner%26ds_rl%3D1294008%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26referrer%3D%252Fcars-for-sale%252Fcars-under-9000%252Flexus%252Fdover-de-19901%253FLNX%253DSPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE%2526utm_source%253DGOOGLE%2526utm_medium%253Dsem_non-brand_perf%2526utm_campaign%253Dat_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na%2526utm_content%253Dkeyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na%2526utm_term%253Dused%252520cars%252520sale%252520by%252520owner%2526ds_rl%253D1294008%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB%2526gclsrc%253Daw.ds%2526dma%253D%2526searchRadius%253D50%2526priceRange%253D%2526location%253D%2526marketExtension%253Dinclude%2526isNewSearch%253Dfalse%2526showAccelerateBanner%253Dfalse%2526sortBy%253Drelevance%2526numRecords%253D25%26clickType%3Dlisting%26dma%3D%26searchRadius%3D50%26priceRange%3D%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse%26showAccelerateBanner%3Dfalse%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26numRecords%3D25&clickType=listing&clickType=supplemental&searchRadius=50&marketExtension=include&isNewSearch=false&showAccelerateBanner=false&sortBy=relevance&numRecords=25&zip=19901&state=DE&city=Dover&dma=&listingTypes=USED


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No.


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Why is it not a good deal so i know what to look for going forward?


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Why would this not be a good deal?

 

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?0=vehicledetails.xhtml&listingId=636381351&maxPrice=9000&priceRange=&makeCodeList=LEXUS&LNX=SPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=sem_non-brand_perf&utm_campaign=at_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na&utm_content=keyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na&utm_term=used%20cars%20sale%20by%20owner&ds_rl=1294008&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fcars-under-9000%2Flexus%3F0%3Dvehicledetails.xhtml%26listingId%3D631149691%26LNX%3DSPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE%26utm_source%3DGOOGLE%26utm_medium%3Dsem_non-brand_perf%26utm_campaign%3Dat_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na%26utm_content%3Dkeyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na%26utm_term%3Dused%2520cars%2520sale%2520by%2520owner%26ds_rl%3D1294008%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26referrer%3D%252Fcars-for-sale%252Fcars-under-9000%252Flexus%252Fdover-de-19901%253FLNX%253DSPGOOGLENONBRANDBODYSTYLE%2526utm_source%253DGOOGLE%2526utm_medium%253Dsem_non-brand_perf%2526utm_campaign%253Dat_na_na_national_evergreen_roi_na_na%2526utm_content%253Dkeyword_text_na_na_na_spgooglenonbrandbodystyle_na%2526utm_term%253Dused%252520cars%252520sale%252520by%252520owner%2526ds_rl%253D1294008%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thSaL63z9JerC1DGaYrcEilRu8GCaznknuoqyc9Wr7baIQr9LNlmWFsaAkDyEALw_wcB%2526gclsrc%253Daw.ds%2526dma%253D%2526searchRadius%253D50%2526priceRange%253D%2526location%253D%2526marketExtension%253Dinclude%2526isNewSearch%253Dfalse%2526showAccelerateBanner%253Dfalse%2526sortBy%253Drelevance%2526numRecords%253D25%26clickType%3Dlisting%26dma%3D%26searchRadius%3D50%26priceRange%3D%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse%26showAccelerateBanner%3Dfalse%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26numRecords%3D25&clickType=listing&clickType=supplemental&searchRadius=50&marketExtension=include&isNewSearch=false&showAccelerateBanner=false&sortBy=relevance&numRecords=25&zip=19901&state=DE&city=Dover&dma=&listingTypes=USED


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Thank you


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ok thank you

 


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Is this a good deal?  Is a rebuilt title ok?

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1362691184202402/


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How much is a good purchase price for a 2008 Lexus GS 300?


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