Potential Lexus's To Buy

[petayV8]

If any of you didnt already know im emigrating to the USA next year. My visa application is nearly complete and has taken less time than estimated. I really want to stay with the Lexus brand not only for the great cars but i love being part of the owners club, but Lexus is a much more respected manufacture in the USA (as they should be here!) and the equivalent cars are more than double the cost even after the exchange rate and you can pay alot more than what i found which begs the question do these examples need work. anyway if my finances allow here are some potential buys in the area i am moving too. I only picked good clean examples (from what i can tell)

Always wanted a GS430 so found a few nice examples at a reasonable price, however im thinking a IS300 might be a more sensible choice running costs and maintenance wise

In order of want and around the 7k mark

2001 GS430 180k $7200 (£4447)

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4146106360.html

2001 GS430 144k $6500 (£4015)
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4154050691.html

2004 IS300 162k $7300 (£4510)

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/4137049971.html

2001 IS300 ???K $7999 (£4942)

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/4134074098.html

2004 IS300 172K $7200 (£4447
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4121803289.html


American cars are cheaper and almost as good as a Lexus imo so may go down that road, who knows. such as some equivalent Luxury models:

Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8 Northstar (3.5 V6 was available)
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4152891974.html

Buick Riviera 3.8L V6 Supercharged
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/4112069919.html

Ill keep you posted anyway, and hopefully be giving the good news of staying with Lexus :)

P.s to whos going - will see you all at the meet, will be my last though :(

[Mr.Rudus]

hope you have a safe journey & settle in well there when you go. may I ask what state will you be attending?

they love lexus over there with there American muscle cars' majority of auto trans & you will not see a diesel other than the enourmous trucks.

you can pick up a higher spec lexus there at a better price & compare to here better running costs over the course of time.

better summer conditions, relaxed people, open freeways, good days ahead pete :hocus-pokus:

[petayV8]

Yeah its my kind of life style also, and the ppl are great but i appreciate its not for everyone at the same time. I am going to California and initially will be living in Napa Valley but aiming for Sacramento for better opportunities

Talking of muscle cars i am hoping to get one or a classic at least but need something sensible to begin with. A V8 Lexus is the norm over there lol

[IHgs300]

You can take my gs300 for a spin at meet, basically the same as a gs430 apart from engine size.

[petayV8]

That would be awesome Ian! I know its same but 0-60 in low 6s is hard to resist :p

[IHgs300]

That would be awesome Ian! I know its same but 0-60 in low 6s is hard to resist :P

Can't argue with that mate, At least you can see what the interior/comfort is like.