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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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I found this 2007 Lexus GS450h with 27k miles for $31,990. Options include Navigation, ML & Rear Lip Spoiler. I haven't seen the car in person but it looks flawless from the pictures on the website. Not sure why the price is so low?

http://www.chicagocarsdirect.com/web...dison-Illinois
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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that's a fair price for that car. I wouldn't even say its too low or too high. You can probably find the same car at an auction for 2-3k cheaper
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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looks like a GS350 with hybrid badges and wheels, even the description says v6 .
$31,990
Exterior Matador Red Mica
Interior Black
Mileage: 26,984
Engine 6 Cyl.
Transmission Automatic
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAMIGS3
looks like a GS350 with hybrid badges and wheels, even the description says v6 .
$31,990
Exterior Matador Red Mica
Interior Black
Mileage: 26,984
Engine 6 Cyl.
Transmission Automatic
It's legit... Cars.com even has pix of trunk with batteries.

It's a decent deal, but there are other 450h's with similar miles/prices out there.

Buy it!!!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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its pretty good price,,,u can also take off another 1-2k off it,,,good luck
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Reasonable retail price... FWIW, GS Hybrids don't sell very well at all, new or used and this one is, valuewise, a lousy color combo.

Before everyone gets all upset, I think it looks nice but Pearl White and Black/Black cars simply bring more money.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Car looks nice and clean. As for the price I'd try to talk them down a bit and go for it. Like others have said, the 450h isn't as popular as the 350 and they have taken a bit more of a hit in resale value. I picked up a 450h about a month ago for a really good price.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAMIGS3
looks like a GS350 with hybrid badges and wheels, even the description says v6 .
$31,990
Exterior Matador Red Mica
Interior Black
Mileage: 26,984
Engine 6 Cyl.
Transmission Automatic
The GS450h has a 3.5L V6 with electric motors assisting it... so what's your point?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Jherb350
Car looks nice and clean. As for the price I'd try to talk them down a bit and go for it. Like others have said, the 450h isn't as popular as the 350 and they have taken a bit more of a hit in resale value. I picked up a 450h about a month ago for a really good price.
why is the 350 more popular? MPG is better? Price? what?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by worker
why is the 350 more popular? MPG is better? Price? what?
Among the general population I think price is probably the only reason. I'm sure your average guy on the street would take the 450H if the price were the same.

Also among some enthusiasts I think there are more modification options for the GS350 (F-Sport, etc.) and the handling benefit of the 430lb in reduced weight.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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looks really good but with all things you can always haggle down on the price it depends on how much you want the car, and of course tell them "show me the car fax"
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