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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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Default M45 owner changed their mind pretty quick

look what the local Lexus dealer has.





04/23 - 04/29
INFINITI 2006 M45 Sport, only 1400 mi. 19" wheels. List $52,000 - Our Price $47,500. "Lexus Wholesale Clearance Zone" Wilde Lexus800-239-9385
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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lol

on the bright side, it sounds like an awesome deal!
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Why is this even here?

The M is a fantastic car. A lil ugly but fantastic nonetheless.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
look what the local Lexus dealer has.
LOL! That's just too bad.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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That's just wrong....wonder what it was traded in for.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GS4fun
That's just wrong....wonder what it was traded in for.

I hope it was a GS430

here's the car
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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That front end looks too much like an Altima. One thing that keeps me from considering the M is that it has aluminum door panels. My parents' Mercury Grand Marquis has aluminum hood and trunk lid. I just hate how flimsy aluminum feels on a car.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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the person either couldnt afford it and got something like an ES330, or wanted a GS430 instead, or wanted to upgrade to an LS430...who knows
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Xenthar
the person either couldnt afford it and got something like an ES330, or wanted a GS430 instead, or wanted to upgrade to an LS430...who knows
..or thought he had bought an Altima until he saw the first payment
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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not a bad deal, not even broken in yet. i'd ****** it up. his loss, someone's gain.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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That was fast. I am willing to bet that it was traded in for a new GS430
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Lots of times those dealerships buy those cars and use them to compare them against their model. I know from a friend of mine who is a sales guy at Lexus of Tampa Bay, that when a competeing car manufacturer releases a car that directly affects their market share, they usually go buy one stack them up against each other, and then sell it. if you ever go to the used side of Lexus of Tampa Bay, just look around they always have the newest models of competing manufacturers. Its pretty funny some times, because the lot is full of cars that arent Lexus. but it makes sense if you think about it, because then it looks like people are buying those cars and trading them in with 3000 miles for a new Lexus.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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He may of been shocked by the gas mileage and with the increasing prices decided to get something more fuel efficient. People on Fresh Alloy love the M but are really dissapointed with the poor gas mileage even when taking it easy. There maybe other reasons like just not being able to afford it, seeing something else they liked, or they just were not satisfied with it. You take a hell of a hit on the wallet when you sell cars just after you bought them.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
Lots of times those dealerships buy those cars and use them to compare them against their model. I know from a friend of mine who is a sales guy at Lexus of Tampa Bay, that when a competeing car manufacturer releases a car that directly affects their market share, they usually go buy one stack them up against each other, and then sell it. if you ever go to the used side of Lexus of Tampa Bay, just look around they always have the newest models of competing manufacturers. Its pretty funny some times, because the lot is full of cars that arent Lexus. but it makes sense if you think about it, because then it looks like people are buying those cars and trading them in with 3000 miles for a new Lexus.
That may explain why JM Lexus has so many Benzes ans Bimmers on the lot.

I've seen 2 M45's in traffic lately. I like them. Yes they have weak angles but I like them. Can't wait to see one with aftermarket wheels.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
Lots of times those dealerships buy those cars and use them to compare them against their model. I know from a friend of mine who is a sales guy at Lexus of Tampa Bay, that when a competeing car manufacturer releases a car that directly affects their market share, they usually go buy one stack them up against each other, and then sell it. if you ever go to the used side of Lexus of Tampa Bay, just look around they always have the newest models of competing manufacturers. Its pretty funny some times, because the lot is full of cars that arent Lexus. but it makes sense if you think about it, because then it looks like people are buying those cars and trading them in with 3000 miles for a new Lexus.
So maybe we should go to an infinity dealer to get a good price on a gs430 lol
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