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#526 of 537 Re: Purchased an 04' LS 430 @ an auction [mrsincere7] by wifescar1 Nov 24, 2007 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: mrsincere7 (Nov 13, 2007 4:29 pm) Just bought an '03 LS 430 last week. I think it was an ok deal and I really like the car. Bought it from a Lexus dealer for $23,900. Its a certified used car with 47k miles. Black over black with only a few options (heated/ac seats, etc.) Its a one owner car, bought new locally. The dealer was pretty good and gave me $500 more for my trade than I was offered anywhere else to close the deal. The Certification gives me 3 years of warranty or up to 100K miles bumper to bumper. While I was shopping - I never saw a certified LS for under $28,000 so I thought it was a good price. The dealer/salesman were easy to deal with, though they were real firm on the price and didn't throw any extras at me. I suspect that means there wasn't a lot of fat in the deal.
#527 of 537 2004 ls430 buyout by phyllis119 Feb 14, 2008 (5:56 am)
My lease ends in one month on my 2004 Ls430. The car is in perfect shape and has 51,000 miles with no problems. the buyout is $28.5 plus 7% tax. Im considering buying it rather than stepping down to an es350. Is this a good idea? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Feb 14, 2008 7:28 pm)
#528 of 537 Re: 2004 ls430 buyout [phyllis119] by kyfdx HOST Feb 14, 2008 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: phyllis119 (Feb 14, 2008 5:56 am) Hi phyllis119...   If you post in Real-World Trade-In Values, an expert can tell you the wholesale value of your car.   Just be sure to include a complete description. Then, you can compare that number to your buyout.   Good luck! kyfdx
#529 of 537 Re: looking at used02-04 low mile 430's [dandg] by naconti Feb 23, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: dandg (Apr 25, 2007 3:49 pm) recently purchased my third (3) vehicle over the net. Experience is what you make of it and dealing with someone you trust. Try MAXIMUM4MINIMUM ask for Ben, I've had nothing but an eellent experieince. FYI - I just purchased a 2004 with Ultra luxry package from him. The vehicle was just as described, actually better!   good luck and save the money you expected!!! Replies to this message: mrsincere7 (Feb 23, 2008 5:01 pm)
#530 of 537 Re: looking at used02-04 low mile 430's [naconti] by mrsincere7 Feb 23, 2008 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: naconti (Feb 23, 2008 3:32 pm) Hey poster........I too have an 04 with the Ultra Luxury package. Would you mind sharing how much you paid? And what color is your machine? Believe it or not......I still need to get used to my 04. I sold a 1996 LS 400 and I truly miss that car. I didnt realize how much I liked that car, until it was gone. How is that possible considering the options and technology the 04 has over the 96??? I wish I could have kept it. Dont get me wrong, I love my 04, but I think it's still going to take some time getting used to this car. My 1996 LS held up, and proved itself. I cant wait for the same feeling with the LS430.   BTW, both were silver, and I paid 28700 for my LS 430.
#532 of 537 LS430 Ultra - high miles a problem? by carguy_62 Apr 22, 2008 (8:39 am)
I'm looking at 2005 LS430 Ultra's.   Found very clean one for low price here in Canada (less than $29k) but has high miles (80k miles). Best ones I see in US seem to be high 30's (i.e. about $37-38k) with just under 30k miles.   Hassle factor to bring up to Canada from US is big, so wonder what opinion is on higher mileage LS430?   BTW VERY hard to find these in Canada, and Lexus dealers seem to almost never see them - where do they go after lease?? Replies to this message: mrsincere7 (Apr 23, 2008 2:46 am) mrsincere7 (Apr 23, 2008 3:03 am) carguy_62 (Apr 23, 2008 9:10 am)
#533 of 537 Re: LS430 Ultra - high miles a problem? [carguy_62] by mrsincere7 Apr 23, 2008 (2:46 am)
Replying to: carguy_62 (Apr 22, 2008 8:39 am) I wouldnt sweat the mileage. As long as you are assured the vehicle was well maintained, then go for it. Whats 80,000 miles on a well maintained Lexus LS430??? I look at it like this........80,000 miles on a well maintained Lexus is equivalent to 50,000 miles on a well maintained lemon free American made car.   My '04 LS 430 had about 78,000 when I bought it last year from a dealer auction. Of course there was some concern especially since I couldnt check the car out before purchase.......but I went with my gut and my Lexus experience. So far, the only thing I did for the car is replace the water pump when I changed the timing belt, serpentine belt, tension pulleys, spark plugs and new tires. All done for $700 ( I have a great , honest mechanic ).   Now that I own the car ( in addition to another car and truck ), the mileage driven per year on the Lexus will eventually balance out closer to 17,000 - 20,000 a year because I'm probably not driving the vehicle as much as the previous owner. That might apply to you too after you own yours for a couple of years.
#534 of 537 Re: LS430 Ultra - high miles a problem? [carguy_62] by mrsincere7 Apr 23, 2008 (3:03 am)
Replying to: carguy_62 (Apr 22, 2008 8:39 am) Hey Carguy.....your $29k sounds about right. That high mileage may have brought the price down so it could sell. That could be a blessing in disguise. It was for me, I paid $28,700 last August for my Ultra. When I did my research it was the same as you......they were all 35k to 45k. And yes most usually with less mileage. Tell you what??? I hope I dont step on anyones toes.......but I would buy a Lexus with higher miles on it before I'd buy anybodies Mercedes even with zero miles on it. Good Luck!!! Replies to this message: carguy_62 (Apr 23, 2008 9:10 am)
#535 of 537 Re: LS430 Ultra - high miles a problem? [mrsincere7] by carguy_62 Apr 23, 2008 (9:10 am)
Replying to: mrsincere7 (Apr 23, 2008 3:03 am) Appreciate the thoughts and advice. I will see if I can confirm that it has been dealer serviced and is accident-free. Are there any big (read expensive) servicings that I should make sure have been done? ANything else in particular that I hsould look for?   Thanks again.

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