Buying a used Lexus GS, any help?

[theanimala]

Ok, here is my problem. It is not huge to most, but to me it is. I love the Lexus GS cars. Of course, they are very expensive and I really shouldn't spend the money. I have been looking for months for a used '98 model. I was hoping that when the new 2001's come out, they would drop in price.
Well, long story short, I have been thinking that $28,000 for a '98 GS300 with average options and 45K mileage would be great. My local dealer just got a '98 GS400, with 52,000 miles and LOADED out with everything including the NAV center. Price to me, $33,000. Although it is not certified (remainder of warranty is 70K total miles on powertrain) it seems like a crazy deal to me. Bigger engine, more options, more miles, more price...
The other big problem is that it is not in my color. I really love the silver, this one is the dark green (Jade). It looks, well nice, but not like the silver. Also, my current (and past) car is green.

Go for it or wait for my silver one and hope for the same price... that is the question.

 

[NFS4]

The GS400 is the only way to go

 

[DataFly]

If the only reason you're holding back is the car's color, I'd say buy it. You could always take it to a body shop and have it repainted in silver.

 

[lupin]

For some people, including me, color can be more important than options.

Every morning you before you go to work, you look at the car, you're looking at the color of it.

If you don't like the color, you'll be bored in a month or two. Then you'll neglect the car.

If you really like the color, you'll never get tired of staring at the car. Even after one year or more. You'll appreciate your car more, and you'll take good care of it.

 

[extra]

if you dont' like the color, don't do it

 

[theanimala]

My wife thinks the same thing. If you like the silver more, go for that one. I just hope that I can get as good a deal on one when it becomes available...

 

[woodie1]

The GS400 has probably had the pee driven out of it. Insurance may well be higher too. If the color isn't right don't do it. A GS300 in the right color is a good choice.

 

[theanimala]

Well, I just got the estimate to fix my old car. $2000 for the engine problem. Looks like I'll be trading it in after all... Kind of sucks, I wouldn't have minded waiting for a silver one.

 

[bigvince]

well personaly i couldn't see paying 28,000 for a used car even if it is a lexus.... hell you could buy a bad ass rice burner for that much and it would be new.

 

[Total Refected Power]

Just don't use it outside.