Vh_Supra26

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My friend found this one for $10,000. It has 83,000 miles on it and looks pretty clean. Just by looking at the photos is there anything to look for? Last time it was service at the Lexus dealer was at 60,000 miles. Is the price fair? Thanks

barncat

Try to get a Carfax report or something like that. Check for dealer repair/service records. Wheels have been up-graded to later model. Interior looks good and clean. Price seems low for an '03. Make sure it wasn't wrecked. Good luck!

barncat

Was it re-painted? That would be a clue.

loveslexus

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Scam or there's something super wrong.

Vh_Supra26

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Will do.

Its real, its for sale by a small dealer.

Vh_Supra26

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Here is the service history from the Lexus website.

Dealer Reported 02/06/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 57829 0408431 COMPLETE INSPECTION GAVE CUST EST
Dealer Reported 02/06/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 57829 0408431 NEEDS EXHAUST PIPES EST $1000.00
Dealer Reported 02/28/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46569 0319485 RED CARPET DETAIL
Dealer Reported 02/28/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46569 0318878 REFINISH HOOD
Dealer Reported 02/24/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46569 0318923 S&S INV 17104: F BUMPER, PANT T/U,W/S & BUFF
Dealer Reported 02/19/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46567 0318632 HYDE INV 11463: RFD,R1/4,LFD METRO INV 17060: L & R DOORS & SEATS
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 LUGGAGE COMP DR STAY 1-SIDE LUGGAGE COMP DR STAY 1-SIDE
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PDI
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 USED CAR DETAIL
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 MOUNT & BALANCE 4 SC430 RUNFLAT OR SUPER LOW PROFILE TIRES
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 PERFORM 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 RESURFACE REAR ROTORS & REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS. APPLY ANTI SQUEAL LUBRICANT
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 R&R FRONT ROTORS TO RESURFACE
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 R/F 'A' PILLAR WAS DAMAGED, REPLACED PILLAR
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER,CABIN AIR FILTER, AND WIPER INSERTS
Dealer Reported 02/13/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46566 0316025 ONE YEAR STATE INSPECTION AND EMISSION TESTS. GREEN SHEET
Dealer Reported 02/12/2007 Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth 46567 0318020 S&S INV 16649: PAINT TOUCH UP
Dealer Reported 09/13/2006 JM Lexus 42234 0921865 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
Dealer Reported 09/13/2006 JM Lexus 42234 0921865 40000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
Dealer Reported 09/13/2006 JM Lexus 42234 0921865 OTHERS
Dealer Reported 11/29/2005 Lexus of Palm Beach 30665 0389652 MOUNT AND COMPUTOR BALANCE FOUR TIRES
Dealer Reported 11/29/2005 Lexus of Palm Beach 30665 0389652 30K INTERVAL SERVICE, CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER, ROTATE WHEELS, REPLACE ENGINE
Dealer Reported 11/29/2005 Lexus of Palm Beach 30665 0389652 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Dealer Reported 11/29/2005 Lexus of Palm Beach 30665 0389652 REMOVED AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKEPADS AND MACHINED THE ROTORS
Dealer Reported 11/29/2005 Lexus of Palm Beach 30665 0389652 REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER FILTER
Dealer Reported 11/29/2005 Lexus of Palm Beach 30665 0389652 LEXUS LOANER/RENTAL VEHICLE PROVIDED.
Dealer Reported 03/30/2005 JM Lexus 21731 0776115 15000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY
Dealer Reported 03/30/2005 JM Lexus 21731 0776115 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
Dealer Reported 03/30/2005 JM Lexus 21731 0776115 MISC
Dealer Reported 10/05/2004 JM Lexus 13492 0728991 10000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
Dealer Reported 10/05/2004 JM Lexus 13492 0728991 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Dealer Reported 10/05/2004 JM Lexus 13492 0728991 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
Dealer Reported 10/05/2004 JM Lexus 13492 0728991 OTHERS
Dealer Reported 08/12/2003 Lexus of Kendall 15 0506168 AIR CONDITIONING
Dealer Reported 04/15/2003 Lexus of Kendall 15 0255232 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR USA INS TEAM 4

loveslexus

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I still don't believe it. I've never seen an SC under 15K and that's with 150K+ miles.

The totaled title ones are still around 15k.

thombiz

Notice the "Replace Engine" on 11/29/2005

barncat

Also watch out for a flooded vehicle. They are junk, especially if it was saltwater.

Vh_Supra26

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Its real, he has gone to see it. But he doesn't know much about cars.

Is that a bad thing? lol

Could it be a error by any chance?

Yes sir, what to look for / what are signs of flooded cars?

Vh_Supra26

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Well title is clean. They were asking $13,000. But its been for sale for about a month so they lowered it too $10,000 this week.

He wants me to go with him tomorrow for another test drive. Anything to look out for? If all goes well I think hes planning to take it home.

FlopTop04

A few thoughts...

The lower price might be due to the summer season being over and winter coming on.

It's possible that the Service entry with "Replace Engine" was truncated and continues with "Air Filter".
Air Filter replacement at 30K is common.

Make sure there no Engine Check, VSC, or other error lights. Actually, it would be better to bring your
own ODB2 scan tool and check for any stored or pending codes. The guy selling the 2004 SC430 I bought
was resetting the codes every-time I test drove it plus when he signed the title and sold it...

The car originally came with two remote FOB keys, one plain Valet key and a flat wallet pack key. Try to get
all of them.

The Navigation systems can have problems, so open the door and run it the whole time you do your
test drive. Also check to see how old the maps are.

Operate the roof ( open & closed ) several times. Check for fit and function.

Get a CarFax report if the dealer doesn't offer one. It could be well worth the money.

There is a pretty good check list of things to look for in a Sticky Post.

barncat

It's tough to search for things on a flooded car. ANY internal rusting would be a clue. Engine compartment or under dash or along door edges. Re-painting of car. It's common to see the front bumper re-painted due to stone chips, etc. Looks like it did receive good dealer servicing. I noticed it was sold as a Certified pre-owned in 2007 so that's a good thing. Again, check it out very carefully before buying. Good luck! These are great cars if not abused.

texsexlex

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...the entry may not have been completed & "engine mounts" (located on next line & same date) could be the completion of that entry detail. I thought this possible because the entry was written in capital letters & the next entry starts off the same way...could all go together ???

Slingshot1

Would they have changed the oil and filter before they replaced the engine? Getting a new engine is a good thing most of the time, I can't see Lexus replacing an engine on a flood car. There were a lot of hurricanes and flooding in the summer of 2005.