Is it "normal" to have uneven gaps on the hood edges?
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Is it "normal" to have uneven gaps on the hood edges?
Looking at buying an 07 350 but I was looking closely at this picture and it looks like the hood isn't sitting on the car evenly. Notice the gaps are uneven on the sides, and the bottom looks wider at the edges than in the center. Every other photo I've seen of these cars is perfectly straight. Should I be concerned about this?
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I'd rather buy a "cleaner" car but I've been watching the market for months and there just isn't many is 350's that come available in my area for some reason.
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The car is 8 years old, if it's priced right and what you want, I wouldn't let the gaps stop you from purchasing the car. Like others have said, body shops don't always align everything perfectly.
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I'm aware that it's been in an accident or 2 based on the carfax and lexus vehicle history report. Do you think that should dissuade me from buying it? I'd have it checked out by a mechanic or lexus dealership prior to purchase, and of course I would point that out so they could look for any damage or concerning items.
I'd rather buy a "cleaner" car but I've been watching the market for months and there just isn't many is 350's that come available in my area for some reason.
I'd rather buy a "cleaner" car but I've been watching the market for months and there just isn't many is 350's that come available in my area for some reason.
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- Accident Reported
- It hit a guardrail
- Moderate to severe left front damage
- Minor left rear damage reported
- Airbags did not deploy
In 2009 at about 23,000 miles on it, the Lexus website shows:
- Steering wheel main shaft, left front wheel damaged, repair bumper and grill issues, right front tire has gouge in it.
And WAYYY earlier in it's life the customer had a bent wheel, some alignment issues, and even one time drove the car off the lot with unsafe tires after the dealership said it was not OK.
If it was me, I would pass on this one and wait for a cleaner car. The accident would have had to be pretty significant if they had to replace or straighten the hood. I was in a few minor front end accidents with my 2008 IS350 and the only parts that really needed fixing were the front bumper/grill and headlights.
Haha, thank man. Surprised I noticed it myself.
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Don't let just the fact that odd gapping to lead you away from any certain vehicle; any good body shop can do such adjustments. I had my hood re-sprayed, thus had the hood off of the car. When re-installed the gapping wasn't quite to my liking. I spent my own time re-aligning everything back to spec.
Now about the accidents; I'd pass on it unless it is a "STEAL" of a deal.
Now about the accidents; I'd pass on it unless it is a "STEAL" of a deal.
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The carfax report shows that in 2011 when the car had about 47,000 miles on it:
Accident Reported
It hit a guardrail
Moderate to severe left front damage
Minor left rear damage reported
Airbags did not deploy
In 2009 at about 23,000 miles on it, the Lexus website shows:
Steering wheel main shaft, left front wheel damaged, repair bumper and grill issues, right front tire has gouge in it.
And WAYYY earlier in it's life the customer had a bent wheel, some alignment issues, and even one time drove the car off the lot with unsafe tires after the dealership said it was not OK.
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Accident Reported
It hit a guardrail
Moderate to severe left front damage
Minor left rear damage reported
Airbags did not deploy
In 2009 at about 23,000 miles on it, the Lexus website shows:
Steering wheel main shaft, left front wheel damaged, repair bumper and grill issues, right front tire has gouge in it.
And WAYYY earlier in it's life the customer had a bent wheel, some alignment issues, and even one time drove the car off the lot with unsafe tires after the dealership said it was not OK.
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