Thinking about pulling the trigger
10-03-12, 09:50 PM
#1
Lexus Champion
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Thinking about pulling the trigger
Hey guys, I've been lurking Club Lexus for a couple weeks getting as much inside info on the 4GS as possible. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a CPO GS350 F-Sport. I was cross shopping this with a new Infiniti G37S which would be a few thousand dollars apart in price but realized there is really no comparison. The GS is such a phenomenal car! Anyways, the car is listed at around $49,500 with roughly 10,000 miles on the odometer. It does have some nicer options like the HUD and ML sound. What do you guys think is a realistic price bracket to look at before tax, title, and license? I've done some preliminary searches online regarding value but to no avail. Also, what are some important key tips you can provide regarding sealing a deal on the car? This is the first car I will be purchasing on my own as I have not seen a quarter of a century yet (yes, I'm young, don't judge me lol). Any help you guys can provide would be great!
10-04-12, 03:13 AM
#4
Lexus Test Driver
Demo or, possibly, a rental but I don't know of anyone who rents Lexus. I once rented a Taurus SHO and drove it from Aspen to Denver. Such a nice ride that I bought one soon thereafter.
10-04-12, 04:31 AM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
That amount of mileage should provide some leverage in your favor. What was the MSRP on the car? I think you should be at whatever amount equates to 20% off the sticker price.
10-04-12, 05:32 AM
#6
with a CPO its better than new now. damn F Sport + ML, my favorite combo. What are the colors on the car. Might even be a fully loaded car if it has HUD, F Sport, ML, did it have Nav?
On the Lexus website the only option packages that have Fsport + HUD + ML is the $12,405 F Sport + additional option packages so it would be a $60k car new. Might want to check if it has the options list on the car sticker. The cheapest F Sport you can get is the $56k one and that doesnt have ML or HUD. Heck the base car starts at $46,500 and it has all those options for $49500? Thats a freaking steal with the CPO (7 years?)
On the Lexus website the only option packages that have Fsport + HUD + ML is the $12,405 F Sport + additional option packages so it would be a $60k car new. Might want to check if it has the options list on the car sticker. The cheapest F Sport you can get is the $56k one and that doesnt have ML or HUD. Heck the base car starts at $46,500 and it has all those options for $49500? Thats a freaking steal with the CPO (7 years?)
Last edited by 4TehNguyen; 10-04-12 at 05:42 AM.
10-04-12, 10:41 AM
#7
Lexus Champion
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I believe the car had an MSRP of $60,000. I'm not quite sure though. I'm going to take a look at it later today and make a decision by tomorrow hopefully. I was thinking that it was fairly priced seeing how it was only $600 above fair price according to the carfax. It's liquid platinum/flaxen btw. It had BSM, navigation, IPA, I dont remember what else. It sure is beautiful though! 
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10-04-12, 01:06 PM
#8
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My GS F-Sport with ML, HUD and all the other goodies stickered for $61,400, so this sounds like a great deal for CPO. Also, you will love Liquid Platinum. I've had mine for 7 months and still love the color.
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10-04-12, 04:51 PM
#10
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Yea that CPO warranty makes the fact that its a used car worth it. Especially since the car isn't even a year old yet. I'll let you guys know if I get it tomorrow!
10-04-12, 10:24 PM
#12
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Hopefully it has the rear steering option.
That would make an already great handling car even sharper.
That would make an already great handling car even sharper.
Last edited by natnut; 10-05-12 at 09:49 AM.
10-05-12, 06:30 AM
#14
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If they (whoever used the car) put it in service around the time it was released (early Feb), than 10,000 miles at this point would put it on a 15,000 yearly average. That's typical. A little high for me, but well within the range that leases typically allow. Sounds like a good deal.
10-05-12, 07:11 AM
#15
Lexus Test Driver
The rear steering package "Lexus Dynamic Handling System including Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS)" only shows up as an option in certain zip codes. The OP is in Florida, and I can configure a car with DRS there. But here in Northern California it doesn't even show up on the configurator. What gives? I definitely want DRS. If this car is equipped with it, it's even more of a deal since it's relatively rare.