bench

Hi all,

I'm looking at a 2010 Lexus GS 350.

I have a few questions:
1. The dealer is asking 34k for this as CPO sale. Is CPO worth the money?

2. Here is the car fax, it's confusing to me as what's a coporate fleet car, then registered as a manufactor car? A friend of mine said that it's like a rental, and I should avoid it. Is that true?

3. Given its price, should I be better off buying a newer model or the 2013 model?

thanks

--Bench

Owner 1
Purchased: 2010
Type: Corporate fleet
Where: California
Est. length owned: 2/11/10 - 11/6/12
(2 yrs. 8 mo.)


LEXUS
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/26/2010 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer
02/11/2010 16 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Torrance, CA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Titled or registered as corporate fleet vehicle
11/06/2012 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title or registration issued
to manufacturer
07/29/2013 33,818 Auto Auction
Pacific Region Listed as a manufacturer vehicle
Sold at auction


Millions of used vehicles are bought and sold at auction every year.
08/06/2013 Magnussen Lexus
Fremont, CA
510-657-6600
magnussenlexus.com Vehicle offered for sale
08/14/2013 33,820 Magnussen Lexus
Fremont, CA
510-657-6600
magnussenlexus.com Pre-delivery inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Nitrogen fill tires
Tire condition and pressure checked
Washed/detailed
08/15/2013 Lexus Certified Dealer
Fremont, CA 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


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ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

It would say rental, but this car seems to have been owned by a corporation that lends its employees to use.

bench

so the first thing it say was a corporate fleet, but the 2nd one says it's manufacturer car, since it say it's one owner car (why?), does it mean that it's owned by lexus as a press car? if so, would that be abused?

thx.

TexasTaco

Probably a loaner or lexus employee car. What color and options is it?

xRYD3Rx

Please do NOT buy this car.

If you can afford 2013 go ahead and buy a new car.
There are CPO clean well maintained cars 2010/2011 but do not buy a company/rental/loaner car.

Please avoid rental cars!!!
I drove rental cars and I seen people drive it as well they abuse the S-H-1-T out of the car.

bench

Black (Obsidian) color, with spider wheel upgrade, backup sensor and camera. Is that too expensive?

bench

Is company car (or fleet) better treated? i.e., if it's a lexus employee car, can i assume that the average user would be more gentle?

Since it's a CPO, would that be a non-issue?

thx

ksan

I agree with xRYD3Rx! do not purchase this car if it is a rental/loaner/company car. Why so? because when I get a rental, I just don't give a S*** about it... Also having a buddy that worked for enterprise, man the stories he had told me.. STAY AWAY, I know its hard to fall out of love with it...

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

You should be fine it seems like it is a company car or fleet, and I would buy it because companies take really good car of their vehicles.

But why a 2010? You may aswell fork over more cash for the newer body style or an LS460

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Here an LS460

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-LS-AWD-WE-FINANCE-2010-10-lexus-ls-460-awd-navigation-comfort-luxury-value-cold-weather-pckgs-/141041667014?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20d6bd0bc6&item=141041667014&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

xRYD3Rx

I think we drive the same way with loaner/rental cars

bench

it seems hard to find any GS350.

haven't driven any LS460, is that as fun as GS350?

bench

I won't buy a rental, but as a company car, is that any better? of course, if it's used by a dealer for a loaner, then it's no better

ksan

Lol I believe soo lol, shifting gears in a automatic worst than fast and the furious lol

XxGoKoUxX

You're stepping out of "fun" and stepping into "omg that baller" lol....