Is this a good trade a Lexus for a Toyota

Question

I have a 1990 Lexus ls400 (salvaged) with 216k miles, fuel pump just went out, a mechanic has a 1993 Toyota Camry v6 with a bad engine, he says he will replace the engine with a good one (miles unknown) and do a car for car trade with me, is this fair?

Answer 1

if you have a salvaged title on your 1990 lexus, you are not going to have much resale value on it...  its not worth much.  

if you are going to purchase the 1993 camry, ask how many miles on the engine, and was is the warranty he is giving you.

you need to stay away from high mileage engines, because, you don't know how well, that have been maintained.

the lexus is a great vehicle, but it is the  higher line toyota, and costs more for repairs, and then some... the but work "salvaged" will cause you a problem money wise.  

i would also check and see how the fuel pump would cost also, it might be cheaper to replace the fuel pump, and hold onto the lexus.

Answer 2

Depending on the amount of miles the new engine has, it might be a good trade.  My 1997 Toyota Celica has 165,000 miles on it and it's in perfect condition.  Toyotas run practically forever and they are basically just a less fancy version of a Lexus so you won't have to adjust to much.

Answer 3

hopefully yes, but th Lexus already haz ova 100,000 miles, but wen the engine u get iz gud, its time 2 trade it in.

Answer 4

Sorry but it all depends on the miles the Toyota will have!

Answer 5

All I know is that Toyota is the maker of Lexus, if the miles of the Toyota is more than your Lexus then I would say no.

Answer 6

Your Lexus is worthless because of the salvage title, ton of miles, and its almost 19 years old.

Chances are the Toyota is also worthless though.  Its almost 16 years old and who knows if the "good" engine is really any good.

You are just trading 1 junk car for another junk car.  No real benefits.

Answer 7

Before he puts in the second engine, have him run it for you and do a few tests (compression, for example). If it is still in its original vehicle, you might see how many miles it has on it; if not, perhaps it is possible to find the last owner and ask how many miles were on it. I'd prefer a newer car with a decent engine over a salvaged one in most cases.