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Old 11-14-17, 09:05 PM
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Default Good Deal? '14 GS350 Fsport

hey I'm looking at this 2014 GS350 Fsport, they told me they couldn't drop the price lower than what it already is, there is a free auto report and i've looked at it and its a lease i believe and then was sent to auction, do you guys think its a good buy? or what should i be bargaining this at? Let me know what you guys think about this car, i saw it in person and the wheels is black, and it seems like one that liquid graphite while the other 3 is black, ive asked if they can switch the rims out to their GS fsport but they said they cannot do it.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=189658056
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Seems high for a approaching 4 year old car. I would try to get them down to around 33 or 34 out the door or just look for one with a little more miles if you don't want to pay over 35K for a used car, close to 40K when you add in tax and fees. It says it is overpriced on car gurus, I would look for a better deal.

What about these?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=178325970
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=182992140
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=189666532
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=189016495
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=179460654
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=177972094
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=185594785
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=189016499
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=190879600
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Looks steep for a car that don’t even have Mark levinson or Hud or any additional options besides the Fsports trim. You can get the newer 2016+ car for 38-40k range. I would rather go for the newer style if your willing to drop that kinda dough.
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Besides the price, I wold want to be super careful the car is free of any flooding evidence being that the car has been in Florida before now being sold in Georgia.
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Originally Posted by PGA71
Besides the price, I wold want to be super careful the car is free of any flooding evidence being that the car has been in Florida before now being sold in Georgia.

Detailed Vehicle History


Calculated Owners: 1


Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.Report Run Date November 15, 2017 5:10:25 AM EST

Vehicle: 2014 Lexus GS 350 (JTHBE1BL9E5043896)Event dateLocationOdometer readingData SourceDetails08/17/2014FLIndependent SourceVEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER08/17/2014Independent SourceVEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER08/26/2014HOLLYWOOD, FLMotor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL08/31/2014FL18 Motor Vehicle Dept.ODOMETER READING FROM DMV08/31/2014HOLLYWOOD, FLMotor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)09/16/2014FLMotor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:0116264566) (Lien Reported)01/09/2015HOLLYWOOD, FLMotor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL12/30/2016HOLLYWOOD, FLMotor Vehicle Dept.REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)11/03/2017FL11,451 Auto AuctionREPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION11/06/2017FL11,451 Auto AuctionREPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE (COLOR REPORTED AS WHITE)


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That dealer is around the corner from me, and where I bought my own 2014 F sport back at the end of September. Mine was $27900 - much higher miles, though (64k), but it was L-certified and even with Gap insurance, taxes and extended warranty I came in under this price. I'd keep looking
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They told me "the vehicle is certified with Lexus. Therefore no vehicle can be involved in a flood nor have frame damage."
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Originally Posted by TUNG
They told me "the vehicle is certified with Lexus. Therefore no vehicle can be involved in a flood nor have frame damage."
12/30/2016 HOLLYWOOD, FLMotor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
09/01/2017 Hurricane Irma hit Florida
11/03/2017 FL11,451 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION


I would stay away from that car.
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Thank you guys, I will keep on looking.. I had a some preference since i was spending some money on it, wanted a white with red interior fsport
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I saw on the news last night carfax opened database for floods so you can run VIN's without subscription.

https://www.carfax.com/press/resources/flooded-cars
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https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...delCode1=GS350
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Originally Posted by e60bmw
I saw on the news last night carfax opened database for floods so you can run VIN's without subscription.

https://www.carfax.com/press/resources/flooded-cars
I've seen this, if its flooded but isn't shown on car fax then it won't show on that flooded cars from carafe
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It says "$1500 above average" ... why are you asking us? That's a figure based on other sales prices and actually data analytics. It's definitely not a "good buy"


Originally Posted by TUNG
hey I'm looking at this 2014 GS350 Fsport, they told me they couldn't drop the price lower than what it already is, there is a free auto report and i've looked at it and its a lease i believe and then was sent to auction, do you guys think its a good buy? or what should i be bargaining this at? Let me know what you guys think about this car, i saw it in person and the wheels is black, and it seems like one that liquid graphite while the other 3 is black, ive asked if they can switch the rims out to their GS fsport but they said they cannot do it.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=189658056
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Originally Posted by TUNG
Thank you guys, I will keep on looking.. I had a some preference since i was spending some money on it, wanted a white with red interior fsport
If you go with other colors and some more mileage there are several better deals in your area for F Sports,
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I just saw one on craigslist, it's a white 2014 GS350 fsport with black interior it's like fully loaded with mark leviston and even HUD with 35k mile. Asking price is 30k. How much should I bargain with him


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