LS is at 21,993 from 25,991 for the next 5 days

 

Carfax GS

GS
Owner 1
Purchased: 2007
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: 15,239/yr
Est. length owned: 11/20/07 - 5/4/10
(2 yrs. 5 mo)

Owner 2
Purchased: 2010
Type: Personal
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: 13,019/yr
Est. length owned: 5/25/10 - 11/14/12
(2 yrs. 5 mo.)

Most recent items:
11/26/2012 69,035miles When it was sold to dealership
Four wheel alignment performed
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Nitrogen fill tires
Steering/suspension checked
Rear brakes replaced
Cabin air filter replaced
Air filter replaced
Front wiper blades/refills replaced
Tires rotated and balanced
Washed/detailed
Headlight(s) replaced

Offered for sale as a Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Certification includes:
161-point inspection
3-year/100,000 total vehicle mile limited warranty
24-hour roadside assistance


Headlight bulb(s) replaced

 

LS carfax

Owner 1
Purchased: 2007
Type: Personal
Where: New York, Florida
Est. length owned: 2/28/07 - 4/9/07
(1 month)

1 month seems odd no? Why are the records going back and forth from NY to the Villages in FL?

02/28/2007 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
East Meadow, NY Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection

04/09/2007 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
The Villages, FL Vehicle purchase reported

01/02/2008 Lexus of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
631-360-3200
lexusofsmithtown.com State inspection completed

09/24/2007 Lexus of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
631-360-3200
lexusofsmithtown.com Recommended maintenance performed
Tire repaired
Tire condition and pressure checked

06/12/2009 Lexus of Smithtown
Saint James, NY
631-360-3200
lexusofsmithtown.com Battery replaced

08/24/2009 13,651 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
The Villages, FL
Title #0102963250 Title issued or updated
Title or registration issued
Registered as
personal vehicle
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
Vehicle color noted as Gray

03/28/2012 Florida
Damage Report Accident reported
Involving rear impact
Functional damage reported
Airbags did not deploy

11/29/2012 67,589 Lexus Certified Dealer
Tampa, FL Offered for sale as a Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

Certification includes:
161-point inspection
3-year/100,000 total vehicle mile limited warranty
24-hour roadside assistance

 

I'm aware of the problem for some owners, I was just pointing out it didn't apply to all.


OP - 07 was the first year of the 3.5L. If it were me, i'd probably go private party for one with lower miles and pocket the savings. I don't believe that color combo is too hard to find, i also had it, and with the same mileage mine looked to be in much better condition than the picture posted here.

 

Ap1_Alan - what is it that you noticed in the pictures of this GS that shows it is not in a good condition compared to the one you purchased?

 

thoughts on the 07 GS 350 with AWD vs RWD?

 

How many miles on the LS? If you can get an LS which is the same age or only 1 year older than the GS, I'd lean toward that. A 6-year old Nav system is NOT a reason to get one car over another. I like the stying of the '06 GS better than the LS 430--but the 2 cars aren't in the same class.

On the other hand, a 29 year old driving around in an LS seems out of place to me...

But ultimately, you are the one driving around in it--YOU have to be happy with your purchase.

 

You live in FL--why would you want the extra weight and gas consumption of AWD?

 

i would take the LS over the GS. I do think the price is a little high for both though.

If you decide on getting that LS, you could put your own double DIN navigation in it. I wasn't too impressed with the one in my 05.

 

Also, the LS is considered an old man's car, but the car is also status symbol. People will think you're rich with the LS. It's got a super classy look too.

The GS is more of a young person type of car. It's not as presidential as the LS but way sportier.

 

LS all day....

 

So it is relatively easy to just install navi in the LS? No big deal at all?

 

tex2670 - the LS has about 67K on it and it is an 06. The GS is one year newer as you said as an 07.

 

I can't say for sure since my LS has factory navigation. It looked easier on the models without navigation. There are some directions in the LS forum though.

 

Ok, but overall you would say LS for sure? Kira???