Use car inspection, how do regular folks do it?

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Originally Posted by Tapioca

$7500? You can do better than that, especially if it's a rebuild and a 2001.

Or better yet, just get a BMW E46.

Havent offered him yet, that is his asking price so I'm sure he has some leniency. He tells me the fender was replaced at ~92000km. Its sitting at 99000 atm. Could be a sign to stay away?

I would love a E46, but I am weary of the pricey maintenance costs down the road. Everyone is telling me to stick with a Japanese car since it is my first one =/

[Lomac]

The problem is that it will take more than a simple fender replacement to write off a car, even if it's an eleven year old import. Be on the look out for suspension parts being replaced or even new welds on the frame/sub-frame.

Many of our vendors can do a pre-purchase inspection. Give Rise Auto or one of the other shops a call to see if they can fit it into their schedule.

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Thats what I was afraid of too. If I were to grab a Car Fax report, would I be able to tell whether or not it was really just the fender that needed to be replaced?

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Found a 2001 with 80,000 km. Graphite grey no accidents. Hes asking a little more though at $8300. The car is located in Victoria so I don't think I will be able to use any of the RS sponsors? Do Lexus dealerships take appointments for me to get it inspected?

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BUMP

[fliptuner]

2001 what?

As stated, get BCAA to check it or take it to a dealer for PPI. Otherwise, find someone who lives in Vic to recommend a good shop.

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Sorry forgot to mention lol, an 2001 IS300