brianeboatman

I will, for sure. I'll try to upload some pics too. It has the levinson sound system, rear window shade and navigation. Pretty tight.

Well, I bought it! Let's hope it works out. I talked the good judge down from $9,500 originally to $9,000 and finally $8,800.

I'm guessing that I wouldn't need to change the plugs for several more years anyways. The car only has 67k miles on it. I'm a little more concerned with the timing belt due to the gradual deterioration that can happen. The ES has been garaged for most of it's life (other than being parked outside while the Judge was at work), but it will still deteriorate. I know a guy that retired from Toyota as a mechanic. He does side jobs at times. I may hit him up. I'm going to speak with the Judge tomorrow afternoon about the car. I'm thinking that I'll offer $8,500, but if she won't budge...I'll still buy it! I want it bad. Thanks for your communications, Brian

@gbrhps, Thanks for your response. I failed to mention that I really don't NEED the car. I really WANT the car though. How much is a typical timing belt change? I've also heard that the spark plug replacement on this engine (3.0) is a little challenging too. Any truth to that rumor? For the record, I will have it checked out prior to purchasing. The other concern that I had was cost. $9,000 sounds like a bit much. You are right though, I would be hard pressed to find another one like this one. THanks for your response, Brian

You are all AMAZING! You have great advice for people and I would like to tap you for a little more. Here's my scenario. I know a lady who purchased a gold 2002 300es brand new back in the day. I have loved this car for as long as I can remember. About 6 months ago, I told her to let me know if she decided to sell it. Well, the email arrived yesterday. She wants to sell it, not because there's anything wrong, but more because SHE is sick of the car. She's a high paid judge and probably just wants to get another, newer Lexus. Can you blame her? She's asking $9,000 for it. It's very nice, very little knicks, ets. The interior is spotless. It's the 'upgraded' model with Navigation, etc. It has 67,000 miles on it. It has NOT had the timing belt changed. Tires are good, etc. Do you think that I should jump on the deal or offer less, say $8,000 or less? I work with the woman and don't want to *BLEEP* her off, but I feel that $9,000 is on the high end of "normal". Thoughts? Brian