VelvetBlue

So, the word got around where I work that I might be getting rid of my 2007 LS460 and I have a few people interested.

It's Starfire Pearl / Cashmere
9300 miles
Nav and ML pkg
Park assist
Auto door closers
Comfort plus pkg
Preferred Acc pkg

MSRP was $72102.

How much should it sell for?

aedgington

Dealer auction data:

05/02/07 ATLANTA Regular $65,000 8,776 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
05/02/07 ATLANTA Regular $61,500 16,685 Avg GRAY 8G A Yes
04/24/07 FAAO Lease $60,600 16,344 Avg GRAY 8G A Yes
04/19/07 NEVADA Regular $66,500 3,072 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
04/05/07 MANHEIM Regular $60,000 6,216 Avg WHITE 8G Yes
04/04/07 KC Regular $67,500 2,334 Above Charcoal 8G Yes

VelvetBlue

Thanks for the data. I was thinking around 65ish.

Craig B

There are a few on Ebay as well... Sell it yourself, the dealer won't give you enough.

Craig

Luxofreak

I agree. If someone that really wants the car and he/she can pay 3-5K less than a brand new one it's already a deal. And the LS-460 with 10K miles is still a brand new car.

TWQ83

Adveretise it for $67,500.00 and the first person that offers you $65,500.00 ............ SOLD!!!!! Remember, that presentation is everything!!!! Get a Picture of the LS w/a "Hooters" Girl in it......... put that in the paper!!!!!!

GSXOTIC

iTrader: (6)

Mark!!!!! are you kidding me???? are you getting a brand new SC just so you can join the SC meet again???? Is your LS a LWB version??? (probably not, based on the MSRP)

VelvetBlue

No, it's the SWB and no on the SC. I wouldn't mind getting back in the SC club but it will be another IS350 this time.

VelvetBlue

Dealer came back with a rediculous trade in number - $55K. I told my salesperson to tell them they must be smoking crack. I've got a couple of people interested at around $63K.

Craig B

I sold my LS 430 for $6500.00 more than stealer offered. My car didn't have a mark on it. They told me it would cost them a lot of money to certify the car. I put an ad in the paper and the first person that came to look at it bought it.

Craig

GS430X6

Why are so many people selling their LS allready? Not happy?

Rocman

Take it to a few Lexus dealers, and you may be surprised. I got 10K more for my trade by simply picking up the phone.

Johnny

Well, considering that VelvetBlue has owned 15 Lexus automobiles, there's no doubt he likes them, so I doubt he's unhappy with them. Perhaps he's looking at the Hybrid version. And the others may also just be trading up.

chumsdad

Of course the dealer low balled you. They made 10 grand or more on the car when you bought it, so now they have to sell it again and make another 10 grand.

VelvetBlue

Yeah. Except you would think that Magnussen would take better care of me since I've bought plenty of cars from them. Now, I'm going to shop around.

GS430X6: There is nothing wrong with the car - in fact it's the opposite. I'm on a lease and I'm racking up the miles way too fast. I've put almost 10K on the car in less than 6 months.