GsLex02

Whats up everyone....Im looking to upgrade to a newer GS, I am currently in a 2002 Gs300. Dont want another 300.....looking to go for the 450H or even the 460 V8. I found this 2007 GS450H for sale and was looking to get some input from current owners. Carfax states one rear end accident but I did go look at the car and you would never know. Anyway, check it out and give me your thoughts if you dont mind taking the time to look. Thanks guys.

P.S. the car was listed at $20,000 2 months ago....I went in, test drove it, offered $15,000 cash and walked out....that's where negotiations ended and the price has since dropped to just under $18,000.

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...5272/overview/

sonnyhood

if i could get another i would get an 2009/2010/2011 GS450h
The batteries are smaller and lighter and boot is bigger.

But since i already got a GS3 im like meh im saving pennies for a GS4.
GS4 450h F Sport is in and around $60,000 here

That black one looks like its resprayed, and too many non-genuine parts, wheels brakes.
You may like that, but Lexus should be original.
It might be done really well but hard to tell on the photos

sonnyhood

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...3393/overview/
Sewell lexus is the best i hear, no idea where u at but would be worth getting the right one.
And def test drive it, over bumps.
Mine needed shocks as soon as i bought it.

mr. tetsuo

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not to thread jack, but sonny i would love to see pics of your interior

i dont think i have ever seen white leather interior for a 3GS

tmf2004

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with everything i read recently on the 450H batteries i would go with the GS460... unless the 450h is still covered under warranty then your good but 7k for a battery is pretty steep... either way you'll be happy with each one but that V8 is awesome...

Stoodo

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The defective cell on the battery pack can be replaced to the tune of ~$400. Not a reason to steer clear of a car. Especially one as great as this.

GsLex02

I would love a 460 that's honestly what I want. But damn are they hard to find. And idk who said something sbout white interior but I have a 2002 gs300 black with tan interior. Not white

GsLex02

By the way I'm in NJ. And as much as I'd love to drop 30 grand on a nice 2010 or 2011.....my price limit is really about 20K

tmf2004

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i check just about everyday via cars.com and eBay and believe me GS430's, GS460's, and GS450h, are pretty scarce. There were some great deals when gas prices were high about 6 to 8 months ago but since gas prices are low cars seems to priced at premium and dealers can get top dollar now..

if you do find one it has over 100k miles...

sonnyhood

yeah sure, when i was buying it i went to lexus, the used car sales (LADY) had never seen one and said they dont exist.
I got one, its not exactly white, i think its called bone or something.
Ill take a photo next week, just dropped my car in for major service and safety recall being done too.
my car looks like this, but mine a 2007 this looks like an 09/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._GS450h_02.JPG

GsLex02

Yea that interior looks awesome....especially with that woodgrain, they go perfect together. I think I've heard it called Ivory but I could be wrong.

GsLex02

And could somebody possibly speak more on this? I have also heard this said before but then some people say no you need to replace the entire battery. I've never owned a hybrid so I have no idea but if this is true, that you can just replace the cell for around $500 I would love to know how. Where would you go to get that done? Im assuming Lexus would never do that they would just replace the entire battery for the 8K

mr. tetsuo

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i have a similar interior color called "ash" but i think yours is lighter. looks nice.:thumb up:


there is a better video of the actions but here is one

GsLex02

Thanks for the video. So this will work the same way with the GS? And how easy is it to just buy one of the cells for the battery?

Stoodo

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The battery pack setup is similar. I just bought a single cell off ebay for $60 just to have on hand. (Should you need one, you don't want to have to scramble to find one)