Looking for Price Opinions on my Car...

by **BLACK V6** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:56 pm

Well, I'm planning on sticking with Toyota (sorta) and have been looking into buying a Lexus IS300. I'm dying to have a manual transmission and the Auto Solara just isn't cuttin' it. Could I have some opinions on what I migt be able to get outta my car? Any help would be appreciated. I plan on staying here at SG though. Anyways:

Its a 1999 V6 SE Auto w/ 143K on it. Mobile 1, New Brakes, Lowered, TSW wheels, TRD lip fronts, upgraded infinity stereo, leather, HIDs, ect.

Here she is:

Also, if anyone is interested feel free to hit me up.

Thanks, Mike - BLACK V6

by **jetbtkng** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:02 pm

between $5-7000, if its super clean no dents, scratches, maybe more, but the economy is is your enemy rite now.................. :drinking:

by **BLACK V6** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:48 pm

^Thanks. My paintwork isn't the best though :/. I was hoping 5K at the best... I'm definitely not gonna let anyone "steal" it from me though. Thanks for your input.

by **02slera** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:53 pm

i'd agree, price depends on the buyer. the lower end of the range for someone who doesn't care for/about the upgrades, the higher end for someone who is looking for exactly what you have. for reference i just paid 6k for mine, 2002 sle v6 loaded with 6 disc in dash, digital climate controls, sunroof, all leather and 105k miles. i got a deal though, the bank valued the car over 9k

by **BLACK V6** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:58 pm

Yeah and I'm really not sure where or how to sell it either... I'm one of those "I-want-it-now" kinda people and that just doesn't work in this situation... I was thinking of selling it either on here or maybe eBay. I guess I could craigslist it too...

by **02slera** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:43 pm

well i found mine on autotrader.com but you do have to pay to list.

by **TLMNICK** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:54 pm

Maybe you can source yourself a 5spd lara. I don't know how things are in your area, but here the IS300's are holding their value very well....so they're not cheap...especially when they're stick.

by **TxBmbleBee** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:05 pm

5 speed is great. i know people will bitch at me for saying this, but avoid the swap. get yourself a stick is300 or stick solara. you will love it.

by **BLACK V6** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:24 am

TxBmbleBee wrote:5 speed is great. i know people will bitch at me for saying this, but avoid the swap. get yourself a stick is300 or stick solara. you will love it.

I already figured the 5 speed swap to be out. From what i've seen on here that is a PITA to do. And also, I was planning on using my sources to get the IS. My dad is a dealer so I would just buy one at a dealer only auction. But as for my car, I'm just scared I won't get enough to fulfill the price of an IS. I just hope that Jet is right... :-?

by **KILLA CAM** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:26 am

Directly from KBB:

Condition Value

Excellent
$4,965

Good
$4,540

Fair
$4,015

by **BLACK V6** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:48 pm

KILLA CAM wrote:Directly from KBB:

Condition Value

Excellent
$4,965

Good
$4,540

Fair
$4,015

Thanks but

by **Jakecallun20** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:47 pm

Try and get 4500 out of it at the least, drop a down payment on an IS300 and pick up a note if you want it badly enough.

by **BLACK V6** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:55 pm

Jakecallun20 wrote:Try and get 4500 out of it at the least, drop a down payment on an IS300 and pick up a note if you want it badly enough.

I would gladly take that advice but I'm only 17 and my dad makes me pay for any car I wanna buy IN FULL. No borrowing SH*T. So anyways... lol.

by **onefiend** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:59 pm

Keep the Solara, save more money, and in a few years you can buy a 2005 IS300.

by **BLACK V6** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:11 pm

onefiend wrote:Keep the Solara, save more money, and in a few years you can buy a 2005 IS300.

Haha. That would be the mature thing to do. But I'm literally DYING to have a manual. I don't think I can make mature decisions right now... :drinking:

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