My 2005 LS430 arrived today
03-08-15, 12:46 PM
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My 2005 LS430 arrived today
I bought this car in Florida, and had it shipped to MI ... Just got here this morning.
It is a 2005 with 41650 miles, and I purchased it for $16,800.
This is my 3rd Lexus - I have owned a 1997 LX450, and a 2001 LX470 - had great experiences with both those vehicles. I had thought about getting another 470, but wanted to try a car this time.
Drove it some today - and it's awesome!
It is a 2005 with 41650 miles, and I purchased it for $16,800.
This is my 3rd Lexus - I have owned a 1997 LX450, and a 2001 LX470 - had great experiences with both those vehicles. I had thought about getting another 470, but wanted to try a car this time.
Drove it some today - and it's awesome!
Last edited by SixSeven; 03-08-15 at 01:10 PM.
you are hooked now.
03-08-15, 02:42 PM
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Congrats on the purchase. Rust free and low mileage... What more can you ask for?? Good service history on it?
03-08-15, 03:04 PM
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thanks - Yes, it is clean - exterior looks great, and interior is immaculate .
The service history looks ok - but I think the (only) owner might have had service or oil changes done at a non dealer shop - because oil changes don't show up on the Carfax Report. I spoke to my local dealer here, and they had told me that they were showing the 90k service was done at 39k miles, which also showed up on the CarFax. I bought the car from Ed Morse Cadillac in Delray Beach, FL.
The service history looks ok - but I think the (only) owner might have had service or oil changes done at a non dealer shop - because oil changes don't show up on the Carfax Report. I spoke to my local dealer here, and they had told me that they were showing the 90k service was done at 39k miles, which also showed up on the CarFax. I bought the car from Ed Morse Cadillac in Delray Beach, FL.
Last edited by SixSeven; 03-08-15 at 03:20 PM.
03-08-15, 03:08 PM
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I just found out about the My Lexus site - and on there it is showing the 90k was recommended, but doesn't say it was done?
Dealer Reported 08/09/2013 Lexus of Palm Beach 39806 0755692 RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - 39806 RECOMMEND REPLACING TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE SEALS, COOLANT, FRONT BRAKE JOB, THROTTLE BODY/FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING
Dealer Reported 08/09/2013 Lexus of Palm Beach 39806 0755692 RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - 39806 RECOMMEND REPLACING TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE SEALS, COOLANT, FRONT BRAKE JOB, THROTTLE BODY/FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING
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03-08-15, 05:13 PM
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My guess is that they recommended it but owner didn't do it. He may have gone some place else to have the work done. But to be sure, call the dealership.
I got records from the dealership and from the lexux.com website. Much easier for me to read and understand the website info.
By the way, I just got my 2005 LS430 from Jacksonville. Drove from VA to FL in a one way rental.
I got records from the dealership and from the lexux.com website. Much easier for me to read and understand the website info.
By the way, I just got my 2005 LS430 from Jacksonville. Drove from VA to FL in a one way rental.
03-08-15, 05:51 PM
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Thanks - Yes, that makes sense, appreciate the help.
That's awesome! That must have been a fun trip - even if just to get out of the cold for a day
Congrats on your new car ~!
That's awesome! That must have been a fun trip - even if just to get out of the cold for a day
Congrats on your new car ~!
My guess is that they recommended it but owner didn't do it. He may have gone some place else to have the work done. But to be sure, call the dealership.
I got records from the dealership and from the lexux.com website. Much easier for me to read and understand the website info.
By the way, I just got my 2005 LS430 from Jacksonville. Drove from VA to FL in a one way rental.
I got records from the dealership and from the lexux.com website. Much easier for me to read and understand the website info.
By the way, I just got my 2005 LS430 from Jacksonville. Drove from VA to FL in a one way rental.
03-08-15, 06:10 PM
#12
67, Congrats to You!
My only problem was a $200 Careless Operation of Vehicle fine for going 54 in a 35 in Society Hill, SC. Neither me nor my passenger saw the 35 mph sign. Went online and looked it up and yep, it is what I thought it was. Speed trap. Check it out. 700 people and 7 officers. Check out their revenue from traffic citations. We did not go back that way.
My only problem was a $200 Careless Operation of Vehicle fine for going 54 in a 35 in Society Hill, SC. Neither me nor my passenger saw the 35 mph sign. Went online and looked it up and yep, it is what I thought it was. Speed trap. Check it out. 700 people and 7 officers. Check out their revenue from traffic citations. We did not go back that way.
