Suggestions on buying a 2008 GS350
05-04-09, 05:46 PM
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Suggestions on buying a 2008 GS350
I am looking to buy a 2008 GS350 after driving different makes of cars. I am located in Raleigh,NC and have contacted the local Lexus dealers and they do not have anything now. I am not in a hurry and want a good deal but I am not sure if I will get a deal through the local Lexus dealer.
The best I have found online is $37,500 for a 2008 white tan with nav (my choices) from a Lexus dealer about 500 miles away. The car is sold now anyways but I see prices much cheaper posted by other forum members.
Any suggestions on how to get the best deal? Should I consider buying a long distance car and having it shipped to my location? How do I make sure the car is in excellent condition by purchasing it that way?
Is there any difference with 2008 nav and 2008 nav with ML?
Any comments/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Brad
The best I have found online is $37,500 for a 2008 white tan with nav (my choices) from a Lexus dealer about 500 miles away. The car is sold now anyways but I see prices much cheaper posted by other forum members.
Any suggestions on how to get the best deal? Should I consider buying a long distance car and having it shipped to my location? How do I make sure the car is in excellent condition by purchasing it that way?
Is there any difference with 2008 nav and 2008 nav with ML?
Any comments/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Brad
05-05-09, 08:10 AM
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Just wanted to throw something out there: instead of buying a used GS, have you considered a new Hyundai Genesis? For about the same price ($38K) you can get a fully loaded V6 Genesis. You would get a better car with much longer warranty. That is unless the Lexus snob-appeal is important to you.
05-05-09, 09:07 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions? 
I have drove other cars and the 2008 GS350 is the car I want. I see people talking about price and finding good deals so what is wrong with that?
I have drove other cars and the 2008 GS350 is the car I want. I see people talking about price and finding good deals so what is wrong with that?
05-05-09, 09:39 AM
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Just wanted to throw something out there: instead of buying a used GS, have you considered a new Hyundai Genesis? For about the same price ($38K) you can get a fully loaded V6 Genesis. You would get a better car with much longer warranty. That is unless the Lexus snob-appeal is important to you.
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05-05-09, 01:08 PM
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op's mind is already set for 08 gs350.
can't the local delaer find the vehicle for you? i got it new, but i negotiated the price before they can locate the vehicle with color and options i want. i just had to pay extra for shipping when they found one from Jersey.
can't the local delaer find the vehicle for you? i got it new, but i negotiated the price before they can locate the vehicle with color and options i want. i just had to pay extra for shipping when they found one from Jersey.
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Just wanted to throw something out there: instead of buying a used GS, have you considered a new Hyundai Genesis? For about the same price ($38K) you can get a fully loaded V6 Genesis. You would get a better car with much longer warranty. That is unless the Lexus snob-appeal is important to you.
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