Found a Lexus but have a question
05-23-10, 07:31 AM
#1
Rookie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Found a Lexus but have a question
I came across a 2007 Lexus IS250 AWD Starfire Pearl/Black leather interior. Nav and everything. My question i have is i looked at the carfax and the car has been in two previous accidents. both the front end and the rear end were damaged. What should i do? I'm on the edge about it.
05-23-10, 07:55 AM
#3
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: May 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does Carfax tell you the extent of the accidents? Also, what is the price of the car compared to book value? You always want to know what parts were replaced, or not replaced that should have been. I would avoid any car that has had radiator damage if it was not replaced with a brand new (not factory reconditioned) unit.
Based on 5mph crash testing, the front bumper can be over $4,000 in damage and the rear bumper over $2,000. I don't know your budget but I would weight heavily against this one unless you see a great reason to go with it.
If the price is right and you want to move forward, have a full check-up of the car done by a licensed mechanic.
Based on 5mph crash testing, the front bumper can be over $4,000 in damage and the rear bumper over $2,000. I don't know your budget but I would weight heavily against this one unless you see a great reason to go with it.
If the price is right and you want to move forward, have a full check-up of the car done by a licensed mechanic.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sdqqbb
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
1
11-05-16 01:02 AM
pickupjason
Maintenance
6
06-07-02 12:43 PM