DougSC400 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I have a 1997 Lexus SC400 with 107K miles in need of a good home! The car was purchased new in 1997 for around $58K, has been in the family since new, and is in generally excellent condition. It does have the following issues: 1) It needs a new paint job. It's the gorgeous dark green color, but has the common Lexus paint deterioration issue which I've seen on similar models. 2) It needs new tires. I only put a few hundred miles on it each year, but the tires are probably 10 years old. 3) There is a very minor stretch tear in the leather of the driver's upper door panel. That's it! I'd love to have the car completely restored and made like new, but I don't have the space to keep it and it's really not a good winter car for the Northeast! I'm very interested in hearing offers and am ready to sell it immediately (before I change my mind again!). Call me on (774) 573-9398 or email me at doug@dglcontrols.com. Regards, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I guess the main question that comes to mind is... How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSC400 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Denny, Thanks for your interest! The "book value" for this vehicle ranges from $4K-$9K and I still remember writing the check for $58K! Other than the cosmetic issues mentioned above, this car is in great shape, incredibly fun to drive, and has an amazing sound system. I'd like to get around $5K for it to allow whoever buys it restore it to its orignal glory... Regards, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 IF the car was from the south, I'd say it is worth that however a car from the north has much less value after a five or six years as the salt deteriorates everything. With a second home near Boston, I know what the vehicles are like in Massachusetts. You may be looking in the $2500 - $3500 range. Have it painted and put new tires on the car and you may get $5K. I like the SC400's but I already have 7 vehicles and my wife already finds me annoying enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSC400 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Denny, Thanks for the feedback! The car had always been garaged and never driven in winter. For the past 8 years it's generally been put in storage from October through April. I no longer have the storage unit, which is one reason I'm interested in passing it along to another owner... Regards, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstermh Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm in Boston, how far are you?? I'm interested in the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Storage is perfect in the winter. Sometimes, I live in Rockland sometimes and with massive snow this winter many cars took a beating. I've never driven an SC400 but I do know the engine. Probably scary if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSC400 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Mattstermh, I just got a good offer this morning, so I think that it's sold. But, thanks for your interest! Regards, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstermh Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Ok, let me know if it doesn't work. Otherwise thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSC400 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Mattstermh, As it turns out, the purchase offer was a scam to get me to pay shipping charges! So, the SC400 is back on the market! I'd still like to get around $5K and am very interested in hearing "valid" offers... Regards, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSC400 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi All, New asking price as of August 7th: $4500. Now, a great car at even more of a bargain price! Regards, Doug 774-573-9398 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSC400 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Lexus SC400 sold 02/20/2016... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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