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Old 10-09-10, 10:00 AM
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I made another thread about looking for an IS 350 to purchase and had no luck with those cars (they got sold). So I just found this car and am about to go check it out, let me know what you guys think.

2007 IS 350
63,500 miles
Black exterior/Tan interior
Navigation Package

I got them down to $20,000 + tax,title,license, so I'm looking at about 21,500 out the door.

I looked at KBB and Nada guides pricing, and it seems like im getting below the suggested value. The only thing about that I dont like is the color, as black was near my bottom choice (I wanted white/glacier or the smokey granite). And the mileage is a little high, but it is an 07' so I guess its not that bad.

So you guys think I should bite?
Old 10-09-10, 10:10 AM
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Well it's up to you, it seems like a fair price. I'd like more information on the vehicle to determine what type of package it has. Navigation is a seperate option and not a package. does it have aluminum sport pedals or a rear sunshade? That would determine if it the luxury or sports package. If it doesn't have either then it's likely the premium package which is the lesser of the three packages. Personally I would by a used car with more than 30k miles but the car should easily last you to 200k. I just bought a 2008 IS350 with the sports package with 8500 miles on the clock for $29.5k so maybe that'll put it into perspective.
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Old 10-09-10, 10:14 AM
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Frankly you should go for the specific color and interior choice you really want. It shouldn't be too hard to find what you want. Don't bite the bullet yet keep looking and I'm sure you'll find it.
Old 10-09-10, 01:39 PM
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Mileage is high, even for an '07. Keep looking around
Old 10-09-10, 03:17 PM
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thats a good price, only if the interior is diff color but if you like it, go for it
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The interior is the color i want, it was just the exterior. I checked it out and it looked pretty good in person. Got the price down to 18,500.
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18.5K that is even better! what you waiting for! lol
Old 10-09-10, 04:10 PM
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Dont settle for black if you don't want one. Black is a lot of work and it will drive you crazy if you are a perfectionist.
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give me the vin and I might tell you if that is a fair price or not.
Old 10-09-10, 06:30 PM
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65K miles means warranty is over... I would look for one that is still under warranty, as a matter of fact, I would extend the warranty after I get the car, you never know when it can become handy.
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Originally Posted by chikoo
give me the vin and I might tell you if that is a fair price or not.
You in the business? lol I already viewed the carfax report.
Old 10-09-10, 07:11 PM
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for 18500 i would jump on it..
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doesn't have the rear sunshade but for that price I would be all over it
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Originally Posted by onilink
You in the business? lol I already viewed the carfax report.
Not carfax. Not autocheck. But Will tell you if the price is a good one for this model and miles. Thats all


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