Any Advice On Buying A Gs300 For A First Time Buyer

[ian_banister]

Hello,

To introduce myself I am a new member who has registered in advance of buying my first GS300.

I will be paying around £1500 - £1800 max (probably private) and looking at 1998 onwards as I really like that model.

Is there anything I should be looking for that is extremely expensive to replace so to check for not damaged etc?

Can anyone give me realistic mpg figures for round town and on a good run?

Does anyone have a handle on how much VED will go up on post 2001 cars as ther are a few within my price range?

I realise i'm looking at 100 to 170K (highest i've seen to date) is there any top mileage even with FSH that is to be avoided?

Any pointers gratefully received.

Thanks

Ian

[dave1]

I would be surprised if you got a decent series 2 for that money.

[TigerFish]

A agree, will be very lucky to get a mk2 for that money.

[ian_banister]

A agree, will be very lucky to get a mk2 for that money.

They do exist guys - honest! - filter autotrader £1-2K and see for yourself!

Maybe it's the credit crunch/cost of fuel/less money in the north.

They maybe a bag of spanners - but hey that's why i'm asking for advice!

R

Ian

[dave1]

A agree, will be very lucky to get a mk2 for that money.

They do exist guys - honest! - filter autotrader £1-2K and see for yourself!

Maybe it's the credit crunch/cost of fuel/less money in the north.

They maybe a bag of spanners - but hey that's why i'm asking for advice!

R

Ian

Yes, filtered through Autotrader and to be honest you could be spending more on repairs after about 6 months than you spent on your purchase. PLEASE be carefull what you decide to purchase. Lexus GS is a fantastic car but the money you quote will be cutting it thin to buy a goodun. Best of luck though.