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Old 11-05-09, 02:00 PM
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Any comments or advice on this 2007 GS450H I'm thinking of purchasing? I have owned a 98 GS400 and currently have a 2006 GS430 that my wife drives and I drive a 04 LS430. The car is clean and has been checked out by a lexus service place here in dallas (Davenport Motors).

http://www.europeanmotorsusa.com/veh...fby=dealersite

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Old 11-05-09, 05:36 PM
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Seems like a lot of miles for the age of the car.
Old 11-05-09, 05:47 PM
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It does have very high mileage, only 8k less than my 05 RX... I also wonder why it doesn't have the standard 450h wheels...
Old 11-05-09, 10:33 PM
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hey Im the one that took the car to get checked out by davenport motors. I almost bought it... I was getting a pre puchase check up
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Originally Posted by lucasb7
It does have very high mileage, only 8k less than my 05 RX... I also wonder why it doesn't have the standard 450h wheels...
when euro motors bought it.. the car had bent up giovanni rims.. these are new gs wheels.. not the gs450h wheels tho
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The final price better not be above $28K given the high mileage.
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The final price better not be above $28K given the high mileage.
its not gonna be unless they cant sell it for a while, I offered them 30 and they wouldnt take it or come down much at all

it is an awesome car tho
Old 11-06-09, 07:43 AM
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FYI, GS350s are going for 28,29k with 60k miles here that are CPO. So that price looks right.

Here is one at CarMax with 24k miles in case you were interested. Been watching it. It has gone down 1k since I last saw it. $37,998

http://www.carmax.com/enUS/view-car/...e-10c2d7198ffd
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Thats a fair price. Mileage isn't bad, that car was sold between April-Dec of 2006, so its 3 years old. What about 17k a year? Thats not bad.

Make sure to ask did it come with runflats or check for a spare. It the color is black onyx 202, its an early production 450h.

I love my black/black 450h
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Does it have mark levinson?
Also they are advertising the old MPG rating, the new EPA rating is 23/25.
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The dealer called and they are going down to $33k, I offered $32k (declined) and it does have ML. This car has been for sale for over a month.

Does it make a difference not having the original Hybrid wheels?

They are also offering $15,500 as a trade for my 04 LS430, 99850 miles, ML, Nav, Rear Camera, front and rear sensors, heated and cooled seats and with 3 set of keys.

I have enjoyed driving my 98 GS400 and my wife's 06 GS430. Just contemplating if I really want to see two GS's in my garage.

Thanks!
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the car had both front and rear bumpers repainted
it has a small leak in the left rear shock and a small engine oil leak.

other than that its a nice car

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Where was the engine oil leak at?
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I thought all 07s came with a sharkfin antenna on the roof ???
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Originally Posted by EyeKutr
I thought all 07s came with a sharkfin antenna on the roof ???
no sir they do not


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