chris_collins

I'm 90% sure it's gonna be called the is430. Check out this post, it has pics of one at a dealership ( a real one, not just a prototype computer mock-up):

http://is300.net/modules.php?name=Forums&f...opic&t=13386537

That's all great advice, thanks.

I guess the main things are this:

1. I've seen plenty of salvaged cars run fine and be great cars cuz i mean, they're fixed and they just don't have a perfect record. But...

2. Does a salvaged title stay on forever, therefore killing its chances of reselling for near what its worth?

3.I mean, it seems like a good buy to buy a cheap car that's gonna run fine and never sell for anything anyway, but an IS isn't cheap even with a salvaged title, but i assume a salvaged title will dramatically depreciate the value down the road in a couple years.

any comments?

thanks, 'chris

Hey all,

I 'm looking at buying a 2002IS, Red, Manual, Under 10k miles, but it has a salvaged title. Supposedly only the door was hit in the original accident, and has since been replaced.

1. Does this sound bogus? i.e. would a hit only to the door necessitate a 'salvage' title or is he probably not telling me about the whole damage?

2. in the long run is this going to greatly hinder my re-sell value?

3. How much $$ should i try to get him to take off for this 'salvage' car? (he's looking for $18,9000)

Thanks for all the help.

'chris

I'm interested in buying a 2001 is, but have heard different things about certain recalls (tires, plastic covering on the underside of the car). Can anyone point me to a comprehensive list of these so i should be aware when purchasing a used one.

I want to make sure whoever i'm buying from has had these all taken care of under the warranty. thanks again.

chris