Need opinion on GS...should I buy?
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Need opinion on GS...should I buy?
So word just came from the Lexus dealership that my 06 IS 350 needs around $1100 in repairs so I'm figuring it's time to pull the trigger on a GS instead of repairing. I found the following for $37K. What do you guys think?
2013 GS 350 F-Sport, 38K miles, RWD, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Mark Levinson, All Black.
No warranty but since it's a non-lexus dealership but doesn't this warranty go till 50K miles? And can I purchase one from Lexus after the fact if I don't buy from them?
2013 GS 350 F-Sport, 38K miles, RWD, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Mark Levinson, All Black.
No warranty but since it's a non-lexus dealership but doesn't this warranty go till 50K miles? And can I purchase one from Lexus after the fact if I don't buy from them?
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So word just came from the Lexus dealership that my 06 IS 350 needs around $1100 in repairs so I'm figuring it's time to pull the trigger on a GS instead of repairing. I found the following for $37K. What do you guys think?
2013 GS 350 F-Sport, 38K miles, FWD, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Mark Levinson, All Black.
No warranty but since it's a non-lexus dealership but doesn't this warranty go till 50K miles? And can I purchase one from Lexus after the fact if I don't buy from them?
2013 GS 350 F-Sport, 38K miles, FWD, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Mark Levinson, All Black.
No warranty but since it's a non-lexus dealership but doesn't this warranty go till 50K miles? And can I purchase one from Lexus after the fact if I don't buy from them?
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Even though KBB is $40K? And there is only one dealership in the Portland/Vancouver area. Not buying from them but prices are generally in the $40K or above range from what I've seen.
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First off, I never looked at KBB anymore. For a 2013 base RWD with premium package with 38k miles and without CPO, you should be able to get one for $33-34k without. I only followed mid-atlantic region when I was looking thought.
Actually, I just re-read the first post and saw that yours is an f-sport. I don't know how I missed it when I replied earlier. I would add $1-2k to my earlier price if it's an f-sport. Your region might be different but there is a 2013 AWD with similar mileage as yours listed in PA/NJ for a few months now for $37k.
Actually, I just re-read the first post and saw that yours is an f-sport. I don't know how I missed it when I replied earlier. I would add $1-2k to my earlier price if it's an f-sport. Your region might be different but there is a 2013 AWD with similar mileage as yours listed in PA/NJ for a few months now for $37k.
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See if you can get a couple grand off. If not and the car is clean, buy it, you won't regret it. Had mine a month and love it. Perfect ride...sport, luxury, comfort. It's the full package.
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Re: the GS F Sport, it is a fantastic car. I had mine for almost 3 years, which is pretty much a record for me. It was that perfect. Fun to drive, beautiful interior, awesome ML sound system, great engine sounds, comfortable seats, everything. I only traded it because I wanted to go back to a coupe and the RC looks just didn't do it for me. I do agree that the price is high, since my trade-in on a flawless '13 GS F Sport w/ 20k miles was $34k (although I believe the dealer asked $41k and most likely sold it for $38k). Try to get him to come down another couple of $thousand. In any case, I think you will love the car.
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I got 3 other quotes with the lowest being $700. The repair isn't necessarily the catalyst making me buy a new car. I was looking for one anyway. It just helped jumpstart the process. My IS has 115K miles so I am thinking it's time to move on.
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