nedear168

I just bought an 2005 from Lexus dealer last week, I am 3rd owner car only had 86230 miles, the 2nd owner did the timing belt, water pump, all fluid change except the ATF. It has new brakes (rotor and pads), tires are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 still has 8/32 tread left. It's has a minor bumper scratch / broken passenger fog lamp but dealer agree to repaint the front and rear bumpers and replace the fog lamp. The car run super nice, quiet and smooth. This is the best used car we ever own.

Interior leather seats are normal daily use wear and tear but they are in super good shape, everything works. This one has Modern Luxury, Premium package. I have smart access key, cool/hot seats, ML sound system, parking assist sensors and navigation.

I bought this as my father's day gift for my father. I paid $17k+ before tax and license. I still think it's worth it even it's 11+ years old Lexus.

tkblazer

About to hit 72k on my 2006. I put nearly 20k on it in the first year of ownership. It's been a dream to drive

jrmckinley

hit 235k last night while cruising down the highway.

SuckItMcGe

Just bought a 2004 with a whopping 32k miles on her!

I am the 3rd owner, it has a clean carfax and the local Lexus dealer gave it a PPI with the only note being 'will need new wiper blades soon'.

Paid $16.5k out the door, very happy!


Edited to add: a huge shoutout goes to PenFed credit union, who financed a 12 year old vehicle with a 0.99% APR. I will never use another bank for car purchases again!

Legender

Congrats on that steal. Nice find.

PolishDude

How'd you get 0.99? lowest i see available is 1.99%

love penfed, have my cars and home loan with them

SuckItMcGe

They have a deal going now that any car you find using their Car Buying Service (which is through TrueCar), they lower the rate you get by a good bit.

You can always negotiate the TrueCar price down too (though TrueCar tells the dealers that they shouldn't allow that).

PolishDude

Ah okay thats awesome, I had a feeling that was it.

BTuck

2001 LS430 Base
264,421 on it currently
I bought it with 78k almost 10 years ago
Starting to run into some issues currently with suspension needing fixing
- Front Hub (Drivers Side)
- Front Control Arm Bushings
- Rear Camber Issues ( Needs Camber kit for both sides)
- When its really hot outside ( In Virginia Weather) the remote wont lock/unlock doors

Side Note - Lady at the dealership i go to seays theres a guy with over 500k on his original engine/tranny

Keep the oil changed and try to stay up on regular maintenance.

Scroby

Update on my 2001: Now at 193K; just put a new radiator in a couple of months ago. Engine and transmission are still strong!

I haven't scanned all pages of this thread -- anyone know what the highest mileage on this thread or CL is?

L8RSk8R

There was a limo/taxi guy in this thread (from New York...I think) with 400,000 plus miles on a 2001-2003 ??? model LS430.
My 2006 UL had 350/360,000 miles when I traded it in (August 2014)

Scroby

I just bought a 2006 base with 53K miles to replace my 2001 (sale pending). It feels like a brand new car compared to my 2001.
At what miles did you start with your 2006, and did you have any major issues? I don't expect it'll be much different from my 2001, but always like to hear the history where available.

DavidinCT

My 2001 now has 225K on it.... Some minor issues but, nothing major.... dam car just wont die....( I want a newer one)

L8RSk8R

I bought it new, air suspension - struts replaced multiple times.
I paid the dealership $3,300 to do the rear at about 80K miles, then I replaced others myself to save money.
Overall I spent $25,000 on maintenance over the 8 years I owned it. Included everything required to maintain the vehicle. - tires, brakes, oils etc.

doanvien

I actually got more than 120k km on my 2001 LS430