1997 5 speed lexus sc300 129k miles

[dawagarage]

howdy, i probably have more luck of selling this on here than on clublexus, since the majority of them arent the diy, technically savvy types.

here's a copy/paste of my add on CL

aloha,

ok so heres the story:
bought this sc around february '09, from whom i believe was the second owner. owner was a middle aged, family man living in bellevue, WA (i lived in bremerton at the time.)

i had the car for maybe 2 months, and one early morning on my way to work from seattle i fell asleep at the wheel.
i awoke to the rubble strips, and corrected as much as i could without OVER correcting, i did not hit the guard rail head on, but rather scrapped along it before pulling away.
the problem was that there was no shoulder at all, the guard rail on this section of road was less approx 2-3" from the pavement.

the resulting damage was cosmetic at best. (see photos)
-damaged hood
-damaged bumper (replaced with soarer bumper)
-damaged driver fender (working on finding another
-slight scrapes along the driver side
-i think i might have severed one of the a/c lines

i drove the car home and parked it in the garage where it stayed until:

in october 2009 i received orders to be stationed in san diego. i ended up moving the car to my friend's garage (on base in bangor, wa) and drove my other car to sd. i had always planned on shipping the car down to sd but never did....

until may of this year when my friend was given orders to be stationed in the midwest. so i flew up to WA and drove the car down to sd.

-new battery
-no leaks

well, now im getting stationed in hawaii and the navy will only pay to ship 1 car and i have 4. i dont want to get rid of any of them, but i also dont want to pay over a grand each to ship the rest of them. im not completely "sold" on the idea of selling my sc and i dont think ill get the money im asking for it, but at the least i can tell myself that i tried. if i dont sell it, ill still be happy.


parts included, not installed:
-tt supra front calipers & rotors
("jdm supra tt jza80 oem 4 piston brake caliper kit mk4" paid $575 in '09)
-helical lsd
("lexus sc300 jza80 t-2 torsen helical lsd from japan" paid $669 in '09)


asking price: $8000
now i very highly doubt ill get this price and/or that ill sell the car at all. im sure some people will think that this car is "only worth half that" etc
but im still attached and i dont HAVE to sell it.

as well as:
it has relatively low miles,
a good interior,
its a 97,
a factory 5 speed (the 120/121 club,)
the 2 parts coming with it.

[dawagarage]

photos of car upon arrival in sd:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/4ef05f602193b244ee1dc97f0ad55974/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/aa2633768dd918c776e960ad8a75ba00/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po2_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/f44364f3fd77b2e54a27c57c1d7c06b9/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po3_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/714119f286b07f62cf109bd2aff7b994/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po4_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/2f69aa41bb3ebe35c0b2761de87c5ec8/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po5_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/afb9a45493dc08ae81e8432c8d46205d/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po6_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/c562f9b3ef063c9202330999254e58cf/tumblr_mrk978icPQ1qe7x6po7_1280.jpg

[dawagarage]

photos from september 2012 visit to WA, before bumper replacement:
http://31.media.tumblr.com/4599a91a589f85dce3d9a643c992bd2c/tumblr_mrk9g3ZFqd1qe7x6po1_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/639bd7152bce932ff093a005a6da11ac/tumblr_mrk9g3ZFqd1qe7x6po2_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/2ca7ce0ddf16df7f404f708c84c7ebd5/tumblr_mrk9g3ZFqd1qe7x6po3_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/1e9ddd61552fcb1dabb3eee77bccaffc/tumblr_mrk9g3ZFqd1qe7x6po4_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/5bd1f1e73600209c0dc67ec07ce8780a/tumblr_mrk9g3ZFqd1qe7x6po5_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/25e506eba3ce050f5907dc7a6b4ae48b/tumblr_mrk9g3ZFqd1qe7x6po6_1280.jpg

before the accident i wouldve rated the exterior at a 9/10.

more photos to come, but i have these on my desk top now and i want people to see the worst of it first so they know what theyd be getting into

[dawagarage]

if (unlikely) bought for 8, itll come with these works:
http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/519347-fs-vip-rays-pleasure-5x114-3-18x9-14-10-26-1440-a.htmlhttp://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9hqglflB31qe7x6po2_1280.jpg
if you dont wanna run with em you can sell em.

also got a replacement fender on the way, will be here in a week, and will update photos

[imnatelol]

I really don't see a point in posting this up asking such a ridiculous amount of money.

[jamg]

still in wrecked condition? it isn't even worth half that.

seems like you just want to keep it. if you are that attached to it, just keep it.

[tapdeznutz]

still in wrecked condition? it isn't even worth half that.

seems like you just want to keep it. if you are that attached to it, just keep it.

agreed :werd:

[240sohc]

not interested in the car but rather these items:

-tt supra front calipers & rotors
("jdm supra tt jza80 oem 4 piston brake caliper kit mk4" paid $575 in '09)
-helical lsd
("lexus sc300 jza80 t-2 torsen helical lsd from japan" paid $669 in '09)

how much for both? pm me.

[dawagarage]

still in wrecked condition? it isn't even worth half that.

seems like you just want to keep it. if you are that attached to it, just keep it.

agreed :werd:

well i agree that 8 is too much. but for you both to say its not worth half that (4k,) thats just silly. and if you 2 think a few scratches, and a 'messed up fender & bumper' is 'wrecked' then i highly doubt your mechanical fortitude/ingenuity/integrity. fender is on the way.

not interested in the car but rather these items:

-tt supra front calipers & rotors
("jdm supra tt jza80 oem 4 piston brake caliper kit mk4" paid $575 in '09)
-helical lsd
("lexus sc300 jza80 t-2 torsen helical lsd from japan" paid $669 in '09)

how much for both? pm me.

sorry brother either the items will be sold with the car, or i will keep them :)

[dawagarage]

and now for photos of the rest of the car
http://31.media.tumblr.com/9b980fc308e2779ebcf286dd06de7534/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/885682f0ed75e149c4a56c4abfda2e0f/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po2_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/e086a13b3d4b76dfe7f4af0f85f1e14d/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po3_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/52d648e2f9212908a4bf98df1a59530a/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po4_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/b346db7c4e7d567b16c7fede79d70948/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po5_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/1ae2307d8dd03384af6101786fb0a9e2/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po6_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/06518d1c6e9c33beb502caae94740c43/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po7_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/a17e9550d6dba2a19a283d8a10644b2f/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po8_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/5b2f12e90fab3987535868bbe86f78b7/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po9_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/5f524468ff76103dc69e28fde35aff0b/tumblr_mrt647KNH81qe7x6po10_1280.jpg

[dawagarage]

6 cd changer
http://24.media.tumblr.com/51396bbff55eda87a0ffd7561f7eda33/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po1_500.jpg
trunk
http://24.media.tumblr.com/a76e334e1a188c811e8320eb9cadc438/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po2_1280.jpg
first aid kit
http://31.media.tumblr.com/327b89a1ba069ca1a07b6e657f7eea81/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po3_500.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/77e5c145406803c254bcbd4a6faf4c9b/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po4_500.jpg

2nd owner bought it with only 30xxx miles on it
http://31.media.tumblr.com/df15491bcc596fc2d7480c1d336214ff/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po5_1280.jpg
for 30k back in feb 2000
http://24.media.tumblr.com/21561c2f64d5abe3537ed10c0022bf61/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po7_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/46dcd7e877a33d3a9ae4a157f03c77ab/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po8_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/0d8266a278112810a7e36e3012c4796f/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/23a9b353a63675e57cf3bfc839f4a451/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po9_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/459f14e74dcbed7dae0f345b42094ac1/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po8_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/a5771c4cdaf3eb19e6c29f48b0763995/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po10_250.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/e2feba61011456a775c05efce72a752e/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po5_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/4592f394add1dab3e4448ac48d7db187/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po6_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/91055429793212b62b7f3c9ec5bcab45/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po7_1280.jpg

http://31.media.tumblr.com/5cf4d09970873f444da5ed2b633133f7/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po3_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/89b316e454c4fba9939700d946619c52/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po2_500.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/abea392fec8c23cfa18031589eee974f/tumblr_mrt6hmXB871qe7x6po4_500.jpg

[dawagarage]

ps
http://24.media.tumblr.com/269ed5be516d72763b13a4cb3f1c89d6/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po1_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/499a313afd03739f472591c416abef53/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po2_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/d370cb7fc3a57f7d513f3eb78e5619e0/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po3_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/a69b2ba0e896d32198b02dfa6c6a4d9a/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po4_500.jpg

ds
http://31.media.tumblr.com/10882fccf4559cbc2e7d6d326d4e2119/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po5_1280.jpg
http://31.media.tumblr.com/b7f8d80c5868317322adf10fcabedaf0/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po6_1280.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/e25bf9cc10aa6411df8ec3aaf7bb557c/tumblr_mrt6ewtzDq1qe7x6po7_1280.jpg

and the engine
http://24.media.tumblr.com/604eea6d949ad421a4eeb29410507be4/tumblr_mrt6j50Fd71qe7x6po10_1280.jpg

and price reduced to a less ludicrous $7000, or best reasonable offer.
no trades, i do not need any more vehicles.

[jamg]

well i agree that 8 is too much. but for you both to say its not worth half that (4k,) thats just silly. and if you 2 think a few scratches, and a 'messed up fender & bumper' is 'wrecked' then i highly doubt your mechanical fortitude/ingenuity/integrity. fender is on the way.



sorry brother either the items will be sold with the car, or i will keep them :)

cmon now.. it's just a car that a small group of people make desirable.

just like 240's.

[dawagarage]

cmon now.. it's just a car that a small group of people make desirable.

just like 240's.

i agree with that statement. in the normal/average/real world, this car wouldnt even be worth half that. but the enthusiasts/that small group, they will know it is worth more.


$6k without the supra brakes/lsd

[dawagarage]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/a2bc8ad3398759f54479e1a447a33f27/tumblr_msh6rnosAx1qe7x6po1_500.jpg
http://25.media.tumblr.com/77e33afa15c47f2724564dc976585ec4/tumblr_msh6rnosAx1qe7x6po2_500.jpg
new fender arrived from japan.
starting to re fall in love with her again. probably wont sell, and will start a build thread :)