Hey guys - after 16 years with my IS300 and a ton of miles (it has 237k), it’s time to replace it with something a bit more family friendly for tooling around town. We already picked up late model Q5 and are loving it. Now it’s just time to sell the IS. I’m really struggling with pricing. I have no idea what it’s worth and was hoping you guys could maybe give me some idea. One of my neighbors is Considering buying it as a first car for his daughter.
The Good:
1) I’m the 2nd owner and I’ve had it since 73k miles. This car doesn’t break and has never once left me walking.
2) It has an LSD
3) It’s been maintained well.
4) The interior is in well above average condition, black with zero cuts or tears. Even the dash only has a couple minor scratches.
5) Everything works. Windows, door locks, sunrof, radio, 6 disk changer, you name it… it works. Even the seat heaters are weAI but still work.
6) It’s aurburn sky Pearl - really rare color.
7) Couple minor bumper cover accidents, but nothing significant ever.
8) It’s a southern car that has spent it’s entire life in Georgia.
9) Engine burns minimal oil - about 1qt every 3k miles just like it always has. I always used synthetic or semi-synthetic in it and the valve train looked spotless clean and virtually no wear a few years ago when I replaced valve cover gaskets.
10) Timing belt kit with water pump done 4/2020 with only abt 1500 miles on them. vvti has been resealed and it has no leaks inside the timing belt cover.
11) Bone stock. Never modified at all.
The bad:
1) The paint is shot. It absolutely needs a paint job and the front bumper should be replaced due to a broken clip.
2) Minor leaks. It leaves spots on the ground occasionally but never puddles… but engine has a few minor leaks. I think one maybe from either the rear main or upper oil pan… again not enough to warrant fixing, but it’s there.
3) The suspension is original with 237k miles. It’s not Cadillac floaty by any stretch, but it isn’t what it once was.
Sooo… that’s it. I’ve got no idea what it’s worth. Any ideas? eBay and find out? :-D
The Good:
1) I’m the 2nd owner and I’ve had it since 73k miles. This car doesn’t break and has never once left me walking.
2) It has an LSD
3) It’s been maintained well.
4) The interior is in well above average condition, black with zero cuts or tears. Even the dash only has a couple minor scratches.
5) Everything works. Windows, door locks, sunrof, radio, 6 disk changer, you name it… it works. Even the seat heaters are weAI but still work.
6) It’s aurburn sky Pearl - really rare color.
7) Couple minor bumper cover accidents, but nothing significant ever.
8) It’s a southern car that has spent it’s entire life in Georgia.
9) Engine burns minimal oil - about 1qt every 3k miles just like it always has. I always used synthetic or semi-synthetic in it and the valve train looked spotless clean and virtually no wear a few years ago when I replaced valve cover gaskets.
10) Timing belt kit with water pump done 4/2020 with only abt 1500 miles on them. vvti has been resealed and it has no leaks inside the timing belt cover.
11) Bone stock. Never modified at all.
The bad:
1) The paint is shot. It absolutely needs a paint job and the front bumper should be replaced due to a broken clip.
2) Minor leaks. It leaves spots on the ground occasionally but never puddles… but engine has a few minor leaks. I think one maybe from either the rear main or upper oil pan… again not enough to warrant fixing, but it’s there.
3) The suspension is original with 237k miles. It’s not Cadillac floaty by any stretch, but it isn’t what it once was.
Sooo… that’s it. I’ve got no idea what it’s worth. Any ideas? eBay and find out? :-D
