'94 Es 300 With 85k Miles - Smart Buy?

[collegeguy]

Asking Price is $8900. I'm going into my sophomore year of college and I haven't looked at this car yet but I'm strongly considering it. Apparently the owner has been very meticulous about upkeep (not sure if he's replaced the timing belt - how big of an issue is this at 85k?)

Here is the ad, it contains pics: http://www.cars.com/search/used/cc/standar...l&src=&cid=null

I'm considering this and a lot of other cars - the main issue with this car is that it is at the high end of my price range and I need something that will last me at least until I graduate.

I am also looking at 96-98 Accords & Civics, 96-00 Corollas, and a 96 Maxima.

Thoughts? Is the Lexus worth it despite the fact that I'll be paying more for an older, and somewhat higher mileage car, even though this one appears to be in great condition?

[NeiLtYmE]

if all is well on the vehicle... you should be able to get many more miles out of this vehicle.... the price is about right..... maybe a tad bit on the high end for a 94..... but it doesnt seem over driven .... 85 k for a 94 is actually a great deal......

better than a maxima and civic... lol .... newer accords are nice.... but ya cant get the class of the lex from those rice boxes....

-Neil

[FLiP Sp33d]

hmmm... 85k is kinda high for any car. i suggest getting a newer car with less than 50k that comes with warranty. a corolla is very good car considering it gets good gas mileage and its the most dependable car on the planet! but then that car has no pick-up so the maxima is the car to get if u need that kind of thing.

[ProZac]

my 97 es had 67k on it when i bought it for $15k, it was highly recomended from our machanic and it should last me 4~5 more years and at least 60k miles, but im guessing it will last a LOT longer. I don't wash it as much as i should, or vaccume it too much, BUT i keep the engine and all the junk up to date and serviced often. i/e every 3k miles inseatd of 5k.

ProZac