Hello all,

I'm considering purchasing this 2016 Lexus GSF, with 39K miles for approx $47k.

• Dealership; https://www.audimarietta.com/used/LE...11d194424.htm#
• VIN: JTHBP1BL7GA000436
• Carfax link: https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...bp1bl7ga000436

The Carfax shows on 07/14/2020; "Vehicle serviced - Short block replaced" under the Lexus warranty.

• was told there was an 'oil consumption' issue and Lexus replaced the motor to resolve it. Would you still be concerned?
• what questions should a potential buyer (me) be asking the dealership about this fix?

Would you guys stay away from this car or should I brush it off and go for it? Need some opinions =)

For added context, I have a 2017 GS 350 RWD F-sport that I plan to trade-in if this deal goes through.

Appreciate the insight here.

 

I'd stay away.

 

This was a loaner car at Bell Lexus in Scottsdale, Arizona. How it got to Georgia is beyond me. Last seen by Bell on 07/20 at 33680 miles. No dealer service since.






Lou

 

Huge pass, and I say this as someone who wouldn't mind purchasing a Lexus Performance Vehicle.

It's like looking at a Corvette from Hertz, you KNOW its been hammered on the streets.

 

I think that at the right price it would be worth considering, just like a heavily used car, a car with accident history, or a car from the LPDS or fleet vehicle or something. There's always an algorithm of "how sketchy of a history am i willing to deal with" versus "how much of a discount am i getting?"

This car has almost no discount. It's priced almost as if there have never been any issues; look on autotrader and you'll see that $47k for a clean 2016 with 40k miles is about right. Maybe even a decent deal. But that's ignoring the fact that it probably SHOULD be discounted considering the repair history. If it was listed at $40k then i would recommend considering it, but at this price it almost feels like the dealer is trying to conceal the history and sell it like any other 2016 GS F.

 

^^^^And CarFax got it wrong

Lou

 

See if Lexus will certify it. If they will, it's not a bad deal. If they won't, it's a pass.

 

^^^^It's being sold by an Audi dealer - Certification seems like a stretch

Lou