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Old 01-19-12, 07:58 AM
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Is there anyone who lives around Orlando who could check out an LS430 in Longwood for me and snap some pictures/ get the VIN and options? The seller does not know how to send pictures and does not have a clue what option package he has. The car sounds perfect but I live about 5 hours away. I'm not going to waste an entire day to go look at a car that I can't preview.

Thanks to anyone who could help in advance!!
Old 01-19-12, 08:36 AM
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Hmm, I see, so Lexus Town is just 5 hours from Orlando? Okay. My brother lives in Orlando and could probably check it out for you, but I'd have to have an address or something, PM me with that.
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Miniz, haven't heard from you in ages. Still looking, ehh?
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Originally Posted by caddyowner
Miniz, haven't heard from you in ages. Still looking, ehh?
I'm back. I need to find a nice LS as soon as possible. I have been looking and I just simply have not found a single car that fits exactly what I'm looking for (or the owner/seller is too old to know what a digital camera is and refuses to send pictures).
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[QUOTE=miniz;6957936]I'm back. I need to find a nice LS as soon as possible. I have been looking and I just simply have not found a single car that fits exactly what I'm looking for QUOTE]

If you tell us your search criteria we can assist you with your search. It took me about 6-9months of serious lookin before I found the one I wanted/purchased. Let us know...
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[QUOTE=2004TOYO;6959634]
Originally Posted by miniz
I'm back. I need to find a nice LS as soon as possible. I have been looking and I just simply have not found a single car that fits exactly what I'm looking for QUOTE]

If you tell us your search criteria we can assist you with your search. It took me about 6-9months of serious lookin before I found the one I wanted/purchased. Let us know...
From his earlier posts:

I'm looking for an 04-06 LS430 with the Custom Luxury package and SmartAccess package.
It must be:
Under 60k miles
Never smoked in
Never lived in a road salt and/or highly corrosive climate
No accidents or paint work (besides bumpers)
1 owner (2 max)
Service up to date with no broken items
Mercury Metallic (silver) or Mystic Gold Metallic (gold) exterior (might consider other colors, but NOT white, black or deep blue)
Ecru interior. No black.

Euro tuned sport suspension would be a plus, but not required. Not having a frond license plate holder also be a plus.

Willing to travel anywhere in FL and most of GA to get the right car.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...car-ls430.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...d-to-find.html
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[QUOTE=caddyowner;6959735]
Originally Posted by 2004TOYO

From his earlier posts:

I'm looking for an 04-06 LS430 with the Custom Luxury package and SmartAccess package.
It must be:
Under 60k miles
Never smoked in
Never lived in a road salt and/or highly corrosive climate
No accidents or paint work (besides bumpers)
1 owner (2 max)
Service up to date with no broken items
Mercury Metallic (silver) or Mystic Gold Metallic (gold) exterior (might consider other colors, but NOT white, black or deep blue)
Ecru interior. No black.

Euro tuned sport suspension would be a plus, but not required. Not having a frond license plate holder also be a plus.

Willing to travel anywhere in FL and most of GA to get the right car.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...car-ls430.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...d-to-find.html
WOW, pretty specific to say the least!! Well IMO with the limited search area you have It WILL (as you see) be VERY difficult to find that "Unicorn"...Ill keep my eyes open.
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^^^
As I remember, we informed him that the sport suspension was not available on the CL - only ML or premium.
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[QUOTE=caddyowner;6959735]
Originally Posted by 2004TOYO

From his earlier posts:

I'm looking for an 04-06 LS430 with the Custom Luxury package and SmartAccess package.
It must be:
Under 60k miles
Never smoked in
Never lived in a road salt and/or highly corrosive climate
No accidents or paint work (besides bumpers)
1 owner (2 max)
Service up to date with no broken items
Mercury Metallic (silver) or Mystic Gold Metallic (gold) exterior (might consider other colors, but NOT white, black or deep blue)
Ecru interior. No black.

Euro tuned sport suspension would be a plus, but not required. Not having a front license plate holder also be a plus.

Willing to travel anywhere in FL and most of GA to get the right car.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...car-ls430.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...d-to-find.html
You got it. I am expanding my search to include cypress pearl and I would buy an ultra luxury car now because I have a cheap place to fix the suspension when it fails.
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Can anyone go look at this car for me? It might be an ultra or custom and the mileage is very low. The owner was telling me some of the things he could find on the car and it kind of sounds like it fits the bill.
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still trying to get with my brother, he's been off the grid lately...
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[QUOTE=miniz;6961725]
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You got it. I am expanding my search to include cypress pearl and I would buy an ultra luxury car now because I have a cheap place to fix the suspension when it fails.
Adding ULs for your consideration will help expand the list of possibilities. Cypress pearl was a fairly rare color and won't contribute a lot. However, you only need one, right car.
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Can't tell package but ~10K miles!!

Lexus at Tucson on Speedway
888-241-6946
Price $30,000
Doors: 4
Engine: 4.3L 8 cyl Fuel Injection
Exterior: Gold
Interior: Cashmere
Stock Number: P5075A
Transmission: Automatic
VIN: JTHBN36F840150899
Mileage: 10,111
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Originally Posted by austinite
Can't tell package but ~10K miles!!

Lexus at Tucson on Speedway
888-241-6946
Price $30,000
Doors: 4
Engine: 4.3L 8 cyl Fuel Injection
Exterior: Gold
Interior: Cashmere
Stock Number: P5075A
Transmission: Automatic
VIN: JTHBN36F840150899
Mileage: 10,111
I like the mileage but I'm not willing to spend that much. I'd deal with more miles for less money. I can get into a 460 for that kind of money.
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Anyone live in the Orlando area? I've got another car in addition to this one that I want to someone to preview.

Can anyone help?


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