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[DonDavis]

Originally Posted by KNS

I don't know if we'll ever see cars built to this standard again. In 2000 Lexus (Toyota) was going after the Mercedes luxury market. In 2000 Mercedes was building well engineered, desirable, handsome vehicles. Toyota knew they had to one-up Mercedes if they were going to draw away their buyers and they did exactly that by building even better cars. Maybe not quite as good looking as premium German vehicles of the time but a fantastic car with Toyota quality. I have zero desire to own a new Mercedes or Lexus now but I'd love to have one of those earlier Lexus cars right now.

My son has a high mileage 2004 LS430 for about 3 years now and he loves it. It’s my first real exposure to Lexus and it is amazing. Really solid car. At my annual Family reunion this year one of my great uncles showed up in a 2006 LS430 with 60k miles. A real cream puff. My son talked his ear off. Way fun, fo sho.


Baz- I hear you, and you know I love me some 90s Volvo, but dang, these cars rock all day. If you come across one on the curb being given away….don't hesitate.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by DonDavis

My son has a high mileage 2004 LS430 for about 3 years now and he loves it. It’s my first real exposure to Lexus and it is amazing. Really solid car. At my annual Family reunion this year one of my great uncles showed up in a 2006 LS430 with 60k miles. A real cream puff. My son talked his ear off. Way fun, fo sho.


Baz- I hear you, and you know I love me some 90s Volvo, but dang, these cars rock all day. If you come across one on the curb being given away….don't hesitate.

The first generation Lexus GS was a pretty special car too. Built like a tank with either their legendary straight six from the Supra or a 4.3L V8. The IS300 was also pretty awesome, like a reliable BMW.

[pwd72s]

Kind of a limited edition Saleen...PDQ, even today.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-saleen-mustang-parnelli-jones/

[pwd72s]

Only 17 hours left...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-porsche-911-gt2-rs-31/

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Kind of a limited edition Saleen...PDQ, even today.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-saleen-mustang-parnelli-jones/

That’s actually a pretty cool car. I always felt like Saleen cars were under appreciated, that one has a pretty comprehensive upgrade package. I had a 2008 GT500 that I really liked but it generally still had stock brakes and suspension, not well matched to the available power.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

That’s actually a pretty cool car. I always felt like Saleen cars were under appreciated, that one has a pretty comprehensive upgrade package. I had a 2008 GT500 that I really liked but it generally still had stock brakes and suspension, not well matched to the available power.

'zactly...this Saleen was set up for the twisties with a nice brakes & handling package, combined with short ratio trans and a 3:73 rear end..

[onewhippedpuppy]

I had several supercharged Roush models, they were basically a stock GT with 625 HP. Their suspension and brake upgrades were laughable.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by DonDavis

Baz- I hear you, and you know I love me some 90s Volvo, but dang, these cars rock all day. If you come across one on the curb being given away….don't hesitate.

Just listed......same year as the first Volvo (145S) I bought after graduating from college in 1977.

This one's a coupe! Too bad about the single carb conversion. The factory version had 2 carbs. That's what the "S" in the 142S meant. The 4 meant 4 cylinder and the 2 meant 2 door.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-volvo-142s-3/

[Baz]

Pretty nice condition Boxster with upgrades and service! Located in South Florida.

Sitting at $10K w/17 hours left.....

42k-Mile 2000 Porsche Boxster 5-Speed

[Chocaholic]

British racing green loses something on a German car IMO.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Chocaholic

British racing green loses something on a German car IMO.

But the one in my post is "Rainforest Green Metallic"......not exactly the same as BRG....

I'm not sure I would want it - I prefer my Speed Yellow () - but different strokes for different folks, right?

[onewhippedpuppy]

I had a 987 Boxster S in a little bit darker metallic green, it was a stunning car. Also super well optioned, definitely a custom build when new.