Got about 10k to spend. Things to look for on the es350 model? Local dealer has an 09 for $10k, 73k miles, full service history on carfax and lexus driver site. Good deal?

 

If it is in mint condition then give them 9,5K.

 

Test everything yourself.. Make sure all switches and lights work. Open the hood and make sure the hood struts work. Do they have all the keys? Check tires for date codes (are they old and need replacement?) You don't mention if "local dealer" is a Lexus dealer or other brand or just a used car dealer. Depending on "history" plan on baselining some maintenance (oil/filter change) and consider others (trans fluid, brake fluid, Belts?)

 

also found an 08 115k loaded with full service history, dealer asking $8k

 

Link?

FWIW, its really hard to guide without something to go on.. pics.. idea of maintenance etc. Obviously we cant test drive it either Is it a color combo you like (for instance, i hate blank interiors, so thats a no go for me)? Does it have the options you want or expect? Buying used, you might find a higher optioned car more appealing than a "base" model.

Before I bought my 08 just a about 6 weeks ago, I came out here and found a list that might help in regards to a "pre Purchase Inspection" or "things to consider".

Like any used car, consider age (7-11 years old), mileage, maintenance history, color combo and options. Then make sure everything works as it should. Even if it does work this moment, it doesn't mean it will 6 weeks from now. For instance, My windows were fine.. Then suddenly the passenger window had issues. Turns out the window clip failed. Common issue. Aftermarket repair available for about $150 (vs $500+ dealer repair) and away you go.

 

Maybe this would meet you need.

 

For $10K, I'll take the red one

 

I’d take the es jagtoes I just totaled my grocery getter on a stupid deer and am in the market for a great es let me know

 

Another one popped up.

2011 es350 loaded 30k miles asking $13895

above my $10k wish but only 30k practically a new car aside from being 9 years old

 

That one is a good buy.

 

Sounds nice. The issue with old cars with low mileage is that they can suffer from sitting and lack of use. In frequent maintenance. Rubber items (seals, belts, tires, bushings) still age out. Belts may look ok but honestly, it could go two ways.. no issues, or chronic small issues. "loaded" is a loaded word. You need a vin/window sticker to really know how loaded the car is. They all start out well loaded and then you add more

 

I get what your saying about low mileage, Lexus site shows on time service and about 5k miles per year....just enough to keep things moving and coincidentally about the annual mileage we put on a vehicle until the next coming years were we will be driving to Florida at least 2x a year so this would be our “highway cruiser”

 

A 2011 is not old enough to worry about “old car problems”

 

A 2011 is not old enough to worry about “old car problems” and at 30k miles, it’s not as of the car did nothing but sit

 

the 11 was sold out from under me

another one

2008 es350 75k miles $8900 full service records