LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430

2005 ls430 (base) with 73k miles

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-17-16, 12:42 AM
  #1  
aaloo
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
aaloo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 2005 ls430 (base) with 73k miles

The car is in good condition, no accident, clean in and out, the area around the navigation system has not scratch or peeling paint etc. Old couple driven. I doubt timing belt is changed. Other than that, the vehicle looks and drive great. The asking price is 13900 though the owner is willing to negotiate down the price a bit.
Do you recommend purchasing this vehicle?
Old 01-17-16, 01:59 AM
  #2  
BMW7_LS430
Instructor
 
BMW7_LS430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: GA
Posts: 1,051
Received 125 Likes on 98 Posts
Default

What color combo?

I know you want to hear Yes so here it goes...
YES

Make sure you check everything that could be a problem
  • all doors lock and unlock
  • mirrors flip
  • mirrors adjust
  • Tilt/Telescope Steering works without making grinding sounds
  • volume control on steering wheel works
  • Motor mounts are fine
  • Subwoofer is not blown
  • Door speakers are not blown
  • Air suspension (if applicable)
  • Trunk struts
  • Hood struts
  • All parking sensors work
  • Suspension bushings are not cracked
  • Rotors are not warped

I am not scaring you with the list but better check now than later. As you see there is nothing power train related here. Good luck!

Last edited by BMW7_LS430; 01-17-16 at 02:07 AM.
Old 01-17-16, 06:42 AM
  #3  
tradosauru
Advanced
 
tradosauru's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 675
Received 21 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

That is about what I paid for my 2005 LS430 with 108,000 on the odometer back in Nov 2015 at a Lexus dealer.

Check the Lexus Drivers website to see if any work has been performed at a Lexus dealer. https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...252Fprofile.do
Old 01-17-16, 06:52 AM
  #4  
warminwisc
Lexus Champion
 
warminwisc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wi
Posts: 2,876
Received 31 Likes on 28 Posts
Default

Get a lexus inspec, show em timing belt quote, tranny flush, rear dif, brake, steering. 12,500 Then run synthetic to 200k worry free miles.

How long been for sale, what color? I have ML really would miss nothing for that price with the base. It has Smart Key I assume
Old 01-17-16, 06:54 AM
  #5  
warminwisc
Lexus Champion
 
warminwisc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wi
Posts: 2,876
Received 31 Likes on 28 Posts
Default

Sunroof functions, seats but even the stuff above is prolly fine with 73k miles
Old 01-17-16, 06:54 AM
  #6  
warminwisc
Lexus Champion
 
warminwisc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wi
Posts: 2,876
Received 31 Likes on 28 Posts
Default

How can it be base if it has NAvigation
Old 01-17-16, 07:03 AM
  #7  
lsdude
Pole Position
 
lsdude's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: FL
Posts: 214
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

aaloo, check out this post which details the various packages. It sounds like it's an ML or CL.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ml#post4566917
Old 01-17-16, 08:19 AM
  #8  
JffGRY706
Instructor
 
JffGRY706's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: State
Posts: 767
Received 56 Likes on 53 Posts
Default

2005 LS430 BASE 72,000 miles, sounds like the car I paid $18,000 for 3 years ago. if you buy it you will like it very much. I have enjoyed owning mine and with current gas prices you cannot go wrong. I think $12,500 would be fair to both parties. mine turned out to be a premium, no navigation or fancy stereo.
Old 01-17-16, 12:34 PM
  #9  
Bocatrip
Lead Lap
 
Bocatrip's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Fl
Posts: 3,578
Received 269 Likes on 226 Posts
Default

History is most important as many things can be costly on this car. Great ride when well maintained.
Old 01-17-16, 12:49 PM
  #10  
warminwisc
Lexus Champion
 
warminwisc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wi
Posts: 2,876
Received 31 Likes on 28 Posts
Default

Stereo ain't that fancy compared to the premium
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dubbayoo
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
23
04-20-19 03:43 AM
awesomefar
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
10
04-28-18 05:39 AM
maimou
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
8
06-04-17 04:25 PM
Rottingman
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
3
03-01-16 09:00 AM
PearLS430
Lexus Vehicles Classifieds
7
08-19-14 11:33 AM



Quick Reply: 2005 ls430 (base) with 73k miles



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:21 AM.