wgu8213

Otherwise that car would be priced around $43k-44k, IMO

bclexus

That Lexus dealership's sales department new full-well that the car was involved in an accident, but purposely elected not to tell you about it. Was the dealership's salesperson obligated to tell you? No, they were not, however Lexus is not your typical independent used car lot, or Chevrolet, Ford or Chrysler dealer - and Lexus customers should expect more from any Lexus dealership in my opinion.

In my opinion, this Lexus dealer never should have even considered selling that non-CPO car that had been involved in an accident from their dealership's lot. The dealer should have auctioned that car off, and let a non-affiliated independent used car lot sell it. And, 'if' the Lexus dealer ever does elect to sell such a car from their dealership's lot (which they should not do in my opinion) I think they should always reveal up-front that the car was involved in an accident and failed the Lexus CPO criteria.

Personally, I would tell the salesperson, as well as the sales manager, (and likely the dealership's owner) that I was extremely disappointed in their business practices and lack of the ethics people expect of Lexus...and, that I personally expected more from a Lexus dealership. Further, I will not be purchasing any vehicle from them...and I will be telling my family members, neighbors, friends, acquaintances, and business associates about what happened - and I will also be making my views clear to Lexus North America . They would know how I felt, and they would remember it!

That's my view on the matter, and how I would handle it...as I understand things.

fuddyduddy

I think it really depends on the magnitude of the accident.... I have had cars in the body shop a number of times for body repairs in the $500-$3000 range, depending on the nature of the incident. Those are not a big deal, and if repaired correctly, the car is fine. See if you can find out more about the accident.

bclexus

Is this car Nebula Gray and located at Bay Ridge Lexus in Brooklyn?

sharmila19

No...not in Brooklyn..

bclexus

Where is the car located? Maybe we can help you...

XFactor7

My guess is lexus bridgewater, liquid platinum with 8k miles.

bclexus

I thought he said the car has about 10,500 miles.

XFactor7

That's why it was a guess. The listed mileage is 8k but it could have 10k miles now if it's been listed long enough. The one I'm talking about at bridgewater is listed for $38k, which is pretty close to what the OP was gonna pay too. This is all my guess though.

bclexus

I thought it may be THIS one, which has 10,634 miles and is located somewhat nearby him.

XFactor7

That would have been my first guess too but the OP already said the car isn't there

bclexus

Well, unless the OP tells us which car it is, we cannot help him. I had the previous owner's name and contact information for the Nebula Gray car at Bay Ridge Lexus, so he could contact him to see what the accident/damage entailed.

sharmila19

Sorry - it is the one in bridgewater

sharmila19

So should I ask for a further reduction in price - if so how much???
There is another one located near me...for s little more - ....

rominl

iTrader: (4)

something to keep in mind. a car that has been in accident (up to few panels repair / repaint) can still be cpo. for a car in an accident serious enough to NOT be certified, imho is not a car i would want to touch at all, no matter the price.

the car can't be certified for a reason -- even lexus is not confident enough in the car. so why would you want to put 30+ grands in for all the risks?