Bluethunder1 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Firstoff, I don't own an SC yet, but have always wanted to. Found this on craigslist: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/951722641.html and wanted to hear your guys's opinions. Worried about the cost of the heater and the "dash needles," amongst other things. Contacted him and waiting for the VIN but I think it's safe to assume that it's a rebuilt title. Was thinking of offering him $1K. What do you guys think? Can this car be brought back to life...? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 it can be saved.. but "saved" is a relative term... it really depends how much time and energy you're willing to sink into a car with 189k... i would take it for $1000... it'd make a fine beater and a nice car to further my mechanical learning on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluethunder1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 I am buying it with the intention of giving it a paintjob myself, and obviously fix the panels and the little stuff. I just don't want to buy it to find out to fix the window is going to be a $500 motor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnsc40095 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 djspawn00, No...It has too many problems/parts that will cost (you more) than the cars total worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXSC3 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I think it is just buying someone's problems when it comes to that car. SC parts are very expensive and hard to find. By the time you save this one it would have cost more than buying one that was good to begin with. Keep looking and be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEX_MAN Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 No here too,too much work and too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwallbball10 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 NO! usually the cosmetics aren't that bad, but in this case, they are terrible. The car has all these problems, and what did the guy do? Bought new "clear" headlights...priorities are in shambles. I bought my car for $2200 TTL, and the only problems it has is the front bumber is peeling/fading (common) and the drivers seat is torn. You can do better, you just might have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykorean35 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 iwould also say no. Lexus parts are expensive and you can find a perfectly good running sc400 for just a couple thousand dollars more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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