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Old 03-27-2006, 02:42 AM
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Default XB Orange RS 1.0?

I have a chance to get my hands on one of these. I was wondering if 11k was a good deal for one with around 65k miles on it. It is in excellent condition. Let me know what you think. Thanks for the input.
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I'd jump on it in a heart beat...
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Yes, good deal. 65K is barely broken in as long as there are service records to go along with it.
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Old 03-27-2006, 03:56 AM
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go for it! hot lava is awesome!
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Old 03-27-2006, 04:25 AM
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My opinion is that is a lot of miles, just get a new one.
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Old 03-27-2006, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by san_matthew
My opinion is that is a lot of miles, just get a new one.
UM, you can't get a new lava Bro!
Also how do you figure 65K is a lot of miles? I plan on getting 300K out of mine with proper maintenance. Considering the lava new was almost $16K means $11K is a bargain period.
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As long as the vehicle is undamaged (no accident history) and has proper service records, this is a good deal.

Is it stock aside from the RS1 kit? If not, ask for all the stock parts from the seller if they are availible.

Good luck!

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Old 03-27-2006, 02:44 PM
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Bummer, Man! I just traded mine in for my tC. Had 31,000. I guess I shoulda posted. It would've been nice to see it go to a Scionlife person. Sorry. Good luck with the new ride, tho.

Just for everyone's info: I traded it in at Wolfchase Scion in Memphis, TN. It's cleeeeeean and it has a clear bra and the aluminum wheels. You might try giving 'em a holler.
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rs 1.0's are still my fave rs series
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Old 03-28-2006, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
rs 1.0's are still my fave rs series
Mine also
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Old 03-28-2006, 09:42 PM
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Well, at least you can be pretty sure it wasn't raced.
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I like the RS 1.0 three!! LOL!! I want 1 myself. I think they should make a rs that uses the things from the RS 1.0 and 2.0.
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I'd hit it
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I don't think I would, even though it's a toyota and you can be like 85% sure you won't have any trouble with it for a while, I'd never buy a used car with any more than 40-50k-ish miles. Plus it's less than 2 years old, that meens like 32.5k miles per year...Besides that, the RS1 is HAWT, just praying the RS3 xA will be lava (best RS color ever). I think 11k is a good price, if your lookin for a good deal on an RS1 (even if it does have high miles) then this is the one.
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
Originally Posted by san_matthew
My opinion is that is a lot of miles, just get a new one.
UM, you can't get a new lava Bro!
Also how do you figure 65K is a lot of miles? I plan on getting 300K out of mine with proper maintenance. Considering the lava new was almost $16K means $11K is a bargain period.
I know that. I still think a new one for $6k more is a better idea. A color can change.
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