So I am new here and very new to Lexus'. I know a lot about Nissans and Chevys but nothing of Lexus. My friends father offered me a 1994 Lexus ES300 for $2,000 cash. The car shows wear and tear but that is expected at nearly 153,000 miles. They are almost all highway miles because the car was driven to and from Massachusetts (we live in Long Island). One thing that worries me is that the transmission is actually original but I have driven it, and it shifts smoother and better than my father's brand new Accord. It had a gasket leak which was recently repaired also and at the time being, the engine is sound and clean. But here comes the downside, his son was driving the car in the winter and right in front of his house, the car lost control and tail-whipped into a tree. He was going very slow, it was a really icey day by the water and only damaged the back right upper body. It was bondoed but looks grimey. Along with that, the outer shell of the taillight is cracked and doesn't quite fit right, although it works perfectly.
I do not care about aesthetics with this car in particular so the light body damage and wear doesn't matter, but as far as the engine and such goes, is this car worth $2,000? And what could I expect to be my first major cost lol.
Thanks,
Russell