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Replying to: lexuslx (May 02, 2007 5:50 am) 
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Replying to: rgsw (Apr 30, 2007 6:18 pm) But that doesn't apply to cars. In most modern cars you will never hear knock/ping due to octane level or mixture ratio due to the sensitivity of the sensors. The VERY instant even the slightest level of knock/ping occurs the ECU will correct for it. |
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A couple of weeks ago the front passenger door's electrical system died on our '05 LS430 (only 25k miles). That door must be locked & unlocked manually, its window won't work, and the side view mirror doesn't tilt down when in "Reverse." I have an appointment to take it to the dealership (warranty item) but wonder if any of you have experienced this. Have no clue what caused it. I figure something has shorted out? Ideas, experience, etc.? Thanks.
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Replying to: famwald (May 06, 2007 12:13 pm)
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| That would be my guess as well. Should be a very easy repair. For the whole door to go dead, it has to be the pigtail. | |
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Replying to: wwest (May 07, 2007 6:36 am) |
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I've always heard rumors that it is "possible" to have equity in a lease, but in my experience that has never been a reality -- until now! The difference between my LS430 payoff (with 7 months left on the lease) and the KBB resale value of the car is $7,000 IN MY FAVOR! I ran the numbers just for kicks expecting to be either even or a little upside down on the car but the 430 seems to be holding its value so well that I actually have 7K equity in this car right now. Once the lease is up I am definitely buying the car and selling it on my own. This is just another reason for me to like this car even MORE than I already do!!!! |
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The KBB value is inflated. Expected true market value is roughly $5k less.
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Replying to: tropheus (May 14, 2007 6:17 pm) If that's the case then KBB should seriously reconsider their suggested "value" models. I've heard there's a secret blue book just for dealers with wholesale prices, etc. but I've gotta imagine that value differs wildly depending on make/model/condition and location. Normally for me though, the KBB "trade-in" values are pretty close to what I've been offered at dealerships on past cars. I have no clue how accurate the "private party" figures are. I guess that's where a bigger value gap might present itself. However, I always start checking around lease termination time and this is the first time I've seen such a big "favorable" gap between my payoff and the supposed value of the car. The residual value at lease end for my contract is $35K -- I figure an '05 LS430 with low mileage (mid 20's)in mint condition with nav, Levinson, etc. will fetch high $30K low $40's at least. I'll be checking the sale classifieds online and in my local paper to see if that holds true..... |
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Replying to: gteach26 (May 15, 2007 7:34 am)
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