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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Ive been looking for a GS400/430 and found a certified 2005 GS430 at crown Lexus. The only concern I have is the taillights on the car are GS400 taillights. The carfax states its been in no accidents and I doubt a dealer would certify a car they knew was in an accident. I haven't been to look at the car nor called anyone at the dealer to ask because im sure ill get some bulls*** answer. Do you think its anything to worry about? Any feedback would help.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Maybe it's been mislabled?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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previous owner probably traded for some cash before trading/selling it.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MadTyte
previous owner probably traded for some cash before trading/selling it.
Yeah kind of like how all my speakers and subwoofer were missing except the tweeters, cd changer magazine, cupholder divider and a few of the centercaps.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MadTyte
previous owner probably traded for some cash before trading/selling it.
I agree with MadTyte
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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is there a even a difference from 01+ tail lights to 05
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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no but there is a difference between the 98-00 and 01-05
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous 1
no but there is a difference between the 98-00 and 01-05
then what is COOLIS talking bout then is he saying the car has 98-00 tail lights on a 05 GS?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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98-00=gs400 and 01-05=gs430 they do have differernt tail
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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The car has tailights from a 98-00 GS300/400. The tailights are the same from 01-05. I was just curious cause usually people are trading for newer not older tailights. Im gonna head out there and look at it in the next few days.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Take a look in the trunk, remove or shift the layers of carpet by the GPS DVD ROM side and by the spare. Just make sure the rear uni-body is not crumpled or distorted.
But like MadTyte said, sold them or had an aftermarket set on and sold both..
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MadTyte
previous owner probably traded for some cash before trading/selling it.
yeah they did...should complain to the dealership and be like my CPO is missing something u know?

Originally Posted by Rippaflow
Yeah kind of like how all my speakers and subwoofer were missing except the tweeters, cd changer magazine, cupholder divider and a few of the centercaps.
yeah but was yours a CPO or u buy from a private owner?
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