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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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get the lower mileage one which ever still has warranty, both those prices is still high IMO
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Don't go with what just the carfax says. It could have been in an accident, never reported and repaired by a lousy body shop. I would have your Lexus dealer run the VIN and get any service records. Also have both cars professionally inspected before you decide. Remember, mileage isn't always everything...I have seen cars with 66K that were taken care of better than cars with 20K...it all depends on how the previous owner maintained it. GL
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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The one with 66k is definitely too much IMO. I wouldn't pay that much for it given the mileage. I wouldn't pay either asking price honestly but even if I had to, I'd rather pay an extra 4k for 25k miles. 6250 miles is worth $1000 to me all day.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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id shop around more. I just bought an 07AWD from a lexus dealer with 27k miles for $25k. But if you are going with one of those 2 id get the lower milage. Just remember it doesnt matter how good your car looks all hooked up with mods. If it dont run good it aint worth sh@t!
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by flektone
id shop around more. I just bought an 07AWD from a lexus dealer with 27k miles for $25k. But if you are going with one of those 2 id get the lower milage. Just remember it doesnt matter how good your car looks all hooked up with mods. If it dont run good it aint worth sh@t!
Yea but you bought a is250, you can't compare the prices that much.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Iv been emailing back and forth with the stealership. I havent planned on paying that...never will!! That is just what they have it listed for. I just found out that it will need new tires soon and they don't know if it has had the 60k done to it. They said they would take it to where ever I wanted them to take it to have an inspection. There is a local Lexus stealership not too far from where the car is located. Im trying to get in touch with them to run the VIN and get the rest of the info.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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MY vote goes to:
Obsidian w 41238/ Black Interior
Nav Luxury Plus PKG/ML
$26,995

-you can still purchase extended warranty
-Less miles
-Obsidian > Tungsten Pearl [Personal preference]

I understand less money for mods, but mean while you can plan out your mods and do everything right the first time. Do more research on this forum while you save so you have no regrets.
Good luck
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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The car with 66K will be perfectly fine. 15,000 miles per year is an average, and to drive that much on a car only 3 years old means it is mainly only highway miles; which is a good thing.

It all depends what color/interior you want. The mileage won't make any difference at all. If you buy the one with older mileage, make sure the seller ensures the 60 or 65K mileage routine service is completed.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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a lil update.

I got an autocheck for both vehicles and the TP scores a 92 and the Black scored a 93.

Still waiting to hear back from the local Lexus dealer and set up an inspection of the TP.
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