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- Lexus es 250 - HUGE DENT.. should I buy? (1989)

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Apr 3, 2009, 8:59 PM

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- Lexus es 250 - HUGE DENT.. should I buy? (1989)	Sign In

hey Guys : )

I just got my license today, and am looking to buy my first car.

My friend's roommate has a Lexus es250 (1989) for sale for $800. Thing is though, aside from a horrible peeling paint job / no ac etc etc etc, there is a HUGE crunch in the back bumper from an accident. Half the bumper is missing and the trunk won't really close fully or lock.

He says it's still legal though, and I really need a cheap car.

One last thing he says I shouldn't take it highway driving till I've replaced the thermostat.

I took the car for a test drive and it feels / sounds ok.

Any thoughts? Should I buy? no buy? price?

Thanks SO MUCH!

Theo

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Apr 4, 2009, 12:30 AM

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Re: - Lexus es 250 - HUGE DENT.. should I buy? (1989)	Sign In

TAKE A PASS ON THAT ONE! Lexus = bucks and I'd bet $$ it's not just a thermostat along with a totalled car now it isn't worth that for parts IMO. Street legal - not here it wouldn't!

T

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Apr 4, 2009, 5:39 AM

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Thanks a bunch! I really appreciate it :)

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Apr 4, 2009, 5:54 AM

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Re: - Lexus es 250 - HUGE DENT.. should I buy? (1989)	Sign In

Hey - I didn't mean to sound so discouraging. Why start off with a car with such a horrid history. It's bad enough when they have a good one!

The body damage and legalities may vary somewhat state by state. Here (Massachusetts) and all surrounding states don't allow sharp edges, broken lenses, glass, or rust thru. Car can be ugly, dented, paint gone but no hazards to someone just walking by it and it sounds like this one is over the edge.

Seriously - for a good bet for a first car for the best bang for the buck go for the "old man's car" type vehicles and wear sunglasses if you're embarrassed to drive it

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