Been a long time since I've been on here. Turned in my '06 GS300 lease 3 years ago and have been driving an '09 Acura TL lease. Lease is up on that one in 2 months and have been considering my options. I can't lease anymore due to a LONG work drive. Been looking hard at Honda Accords and also possibly keeping the TL(buyout $22,500 and retails around $24-$25). Now I'm starting to think of another 3GS. Found an '07 350 (64K ML and Nav)on Cars.com for $25K. Sounds pretty high to me. Any thoughts???

Live in Cincinnati,

Thanks

 

depending on whether its AWD or not the price does sound a little high. The current price i'm seeing is $23k for AWD and $22K for RWD, I tried for a little lower.

 

In mid December 2011 (a month ago), I just picked up an 07 GS350 AWD with 73k miles, ML navigation and sound, new set of Toyo LX2 non-runflat tires, single owner, clean CarFax with full Lexus maintenance history for $22k + Title & Taxes (additional). The dealer I went to was very professional and actually replaced to non-runflat new tires when the inside treadwear of 3 of 4 existing runflats would not pass NYS inspection.

You might want to try cars.com, autos.yahoo.com, and other sites to see what's available in your area first.

Good luck!

 

You also should check CraigsList -- out here that is by far the #1 place for almost anything to buy/sell, including cars. Also, keep an eye on the Lexus site at the CPO's -- there are many that are over priced but I've seen good deals on 430s, 460s and 450h's there (didn't really look too long for a 350). It seems for our area the 350s are selling at a price premium to the other GS's (and imo not worth it). You just get more std. on the 4 series and they tended to be optioned up whereas the 350s you need to be asking for each and every option (if it has it) on every car you consider...

 

I think it depends on your location. That would be on the lower end of the price range here where I live in Texas. Also the AWD here in Texas are cheaper than the RWD models probably due to what I assume is the difference in gas mileage. I still see plenty 2007 and 2008 around the 30K price range.

 

07 GS350 with 50-65K at auction bring in $19500-21000. I would know since im always there and have a car dealership. So 25k is high.

 

The simple answer is as much as the car is worth to you.

For a high mileage car I would just get an economy car and run it down anyway. Or better yet live closer to where I work. :P

 

Great, next time you're there, pick me up one please!!! Black, Red, or White preferably Seriously though, my wife knows a dealer and claims I can go along with him sometime. She said he only "looks at" or attends BMW and Infinity auctions. Are there specific auctions that only have certain cars? Would love to pick up a car like you describe above

 

If you want to expand your search, here in Louisville Swope has a 08 gs350 awd w/33k for 26k. It looks to have all options but ML. It is on cars.com. Looks like a nice car and good deal.