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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:34 AM
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well it was time to trade in my 2008 awd is250. no pics at this time but i got a black gs 300 awd 2006. so an is on steriods haha. i needed more size and power. i think i got a good deal at the lexus dealership even though i know they still making out. i owed 26900 on my is and the blue book value was 22500 i had 30,000 miles on it. this gs has 41,000 miles on it and still drives like new. i got a free carfax from lexus on it 1 driver and it was a lease. they gave me 27800 for my car i couldnt of been happier. i also got a 5yr 100,000 warranty bumper to bumper on this car so i have 59k left on it and im switching my job closer to home so i'll be driving 8k a yr now. and they gave me gap insurance. this GS was 29k black on black. i had a base model is. now with all these features in the gs i love the tilt down, auto dim side mirrors, mem seats oh man so excited! sorry this is so long haha
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:36 AM
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oh yea 1 more thing used car rates in connecticut are like 9 and 10 percent they gave me 7.49 percent rate that is like a new car rate here
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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Congrat's on your new ride!!! Post up a pic if you can. Either way ENJOY!!
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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congratz!! I live the gs bc they have so much more room inside of the car
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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congrats on the GS!
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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congrats on the GS ; post some pics when you get a chance...
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Congrats on the GS. Black on Black always looks nice!
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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NICE, sticking with the LEXUS family!!! Can't wait to see mods on the GS
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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The GS would probably be the car I'd want to upgrade to for comfort and style
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Sound like a great upgrade to the GS for you. Congrats.

Next time try to get Finance department to hook you up with a credit union, rate of 5.99% 72mo. can be had on used 2007's for example.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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GS is a nice car
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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congrats on the gs man
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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congrats bro
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Im happy for you
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