Well I just bought a 1998 LS400
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Well I just bought a 1998 LS400
Hey All
I am back in action. I could not be happier. As some of you know I wrecked my 91 LS400 about three weeks ago. I have been shopping for a newer one ever since.
Well today I bought a 98 Pearl White with Tan leather. It is Immaculate. It was owned since new by the 60 year old wife of a retired CEO. The car was kept in their SIX car garage and babied for all of it 24,400 miles. Yes I found a 98 with only 24k on it. It looks and smell like new. The car is so clean inside and out that even I am impressed.
It has Sunroof and CD but no wood steering wheel or shifter, no big deal. I wanted the extra wood but hey I can always buy those two things on Ebay.
Anyways here is the really great news I only paid $28,500 for it. Most dealer wanted somewhere in the $30,000 for a white LS with les than 30k miles. I got the deal of the century.
Well have a good night all, I know I am!!!
Jerry
PS anybody want to but a wrecked 91???
I am back in action. I could not be happier. As some of you know I wrecked my 91 LS400 about three weeks ago. I have been shopping for a newer one ever since.
Well today I bought a 98 Pearl White with Tan leather. It is Immaculate. It was owned since new by the 60 year old wife of a retired CEO. The car was kept in their SIX car garage and babied for all of it 24,400 miles. Yes I found a 98 with only 24k on it. It looks and smell like new. The car is so clean inside and out that even I am impressed.
It has Sunroof and CD but no wood steering wheel or shifter, no big deal. I wanted the extra wood but hey I can always buy those two things on Ebay.
Anyways here is the really great news I only paid $28,500 for it. Most dealer wanted somewhere in the $30,000 for a white LS with les than 30k miles. I got the deal of the century.
Well have a good night all, I know I am!!!
Jerry
PS anybody want to but a wrecked 91???
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Congrats, Jerry
That was a steal ! a '98 with 24K miles and for under $30K ? Why was the lady selling ? The true gem is that this car has been 'babied' by the owner which means you effectively has a brand spanking new car, for a whole lot less $$$.....
You are a lucky man ! Makes me jealous I paid ca. 31K for my '99 with a lot HIGHER miles Enjoy your new ride, well worth it IMO.
You are a lucky man ! Makes me jealous I paid ca. 31K for my '99 with a lot HIGHER miles Enjoy your new ride, well worth it IMO.
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CONGRATS!
I've followed your search, and you got a great deal! Looks like I got ripped off on mine (perhaps I was too eager), we paid $8500 more for a 99 with 22k on it (from dealer)!
You've taught me a lesson on patience and perseverance!
You've taught me a lesson on patience and perseverance!
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Hey no one gets ripped of on these cars. You may pay a little more but we both have great cars that should last for ever.
Trust me it was EXTREMELY hard being patient. I almost bought several cars because I thought This deal is the best one I would find. Every time just something would not be perfect on the car or the mileage would be to high or the price was to much. I was patient and found this car. Know mind you I wreck my car only 3 weeks ago and I looked at over 30 cars in that time. I was a shopping NUT. I was online three time a day checking every system for cars.
The ad for this car was a tiny piece of poop on Cars.com. The whole add read:
1998 LS400 25kmiles $28,500 and phone with NO area code. I didn't call on it for three days figuring it was some dog ugly color that no one would want or honestly a typo.
Anyways the lady sold the car because they have 6 grand kids and she no longer used the car. She now rarely drives and when she does she drives a 2001 Toyota minivan and has a 2003 on order.
This was her 5 Lexus and has babied the car. I told her thank you for taking car of my new car so well.
Know lets just hope I don't wreck this one any time soon or ever!
Trust me it was EXTREMELY hard being patient. I almost bought several cars because I thought This deal is the best one I would find. Every time just something would not be perfect on the car or the mileage would be to high or the price was to much. I was patient and found this car. Know mind you I wreck my car only 3 weeks ago and I looked at over 30 cars in that time. I was a shopping NUT. I was online three time a day checking every system for cars.
The ad for this car was a tiny piece of poop on Cars.com. The whole add read:
1998 LS400 25kmiles $28,500 and phone with NO area code. I didn't call on it for three days figuring it was some dog ugly color that no one would want or honestly a typo.
Anyways the lady sold the car because they have 6 grand kids and she no longer used the car. She now rarely drives and when she does she drives a 2001 Toyota minivan and has a 2003 on order.
This was her 5 Lexus and has babied the car. I told her thank you for taking car of my new car so well.
Know lets just hope I don't wreck this one any time soon or ever!
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Horta,
Congratulations on your new investment. (Investment in happiness). I wanted to reply because I am looking for the same car.....if it exists. I will definately follow your posts to read your comments, and comparisons to the 91.
Keep it under 100 mph! (Just kidding).
Gladee8er
Congratulations on your new investment. (Investment in happiness). I wanted to reply because I am looking for the same car.....if it exists. I will definately follow your posts to read your comments, and comparisons to the 91.
Keep it under 100 mph! (Just kidding).
Gladee8er
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Hey If you send me an EMail at either:
hortaja@bellsouth.net
or
jerry.horta@motorola.com
I will email you an Excel spreadsheet I put together showing the dealer/wholesale prices for all 99 and 99 LS400 sold in the last two months. This even shows all colors.
Jerry
Hey If you send me an EMail at either:
hortaja@bellsouth.net
or
jerry.horta@motorola.com
I will email you an Excel spreadsheet I put together showing the dealer/wholesale prices for all 99 and 99 LS400 sold in the last two months. This even shows all colors.
Jerry
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Congrats!
Congrats on your new ride Jerry. Sounds like you got a helluva deal, even below wholesale! I'd also be interested in having a peek at your spreadsheet, my email is sean.lewis@juno.com.
Regards,
Regards,
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