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Looking to buy first IS - 2008 IS350 High Miles/Mileage

Old 02-28-18, 06:25 PM
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Default Looking to buy first IS - 2008 IS350 High Miles/Mileage

Hello all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I have always been a Toyota guy and have wanted an IS350 since 2006. I'm finally ready to get my first Lexus. Unfortunately, I live in an area where there are none around. I found one from a lady on craigslist about 4 hours away. I really want a white one but I will have to sacrifice on the color if I want one bad enough (this one is black). I am prepared to buy it this weekend if everything checks out. I got the VIN and went on Drivers.Lexus and registered. I will post that info below that is brought up. The car is a 2008 and has 137k. Owner says they recently replaced water pump, spark plugs, brake pads and put new tires on the car at an independent shop. They are wanting $9,500 firm. How do you guys feel on the price, miles, etc. and what do you think after looking at the service history below? There is one other car near where I am going to look at this car. I'm waiting on that guy to give me the VIN. It has been modded so I am worried that it has been driven a lot harder then this car. It looker "cooler" than this one though, but has more miles, and is $2,000 more.


Thanks for your advice!
137843 MILES
DATE: 02/22/2018


REPAIR# 0317734
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: DASH ENHANCEMENT
DESCRIPTION: DASH ENHANCEMENT ~ ~C/S DASH IS CRACKING AND STICKY ~ ~DASH CRACKING AND STICKY DUE TO UV RAY AND MATERIAL DETERIOR ATION ~ ~REPLACED DASH PER SPA ZLD
129001 MILES
DATE: 05/31/2017


REPAIR# 0301798
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~C/S DASH IS STICKY/CRACKED. ORDERED DASH UNDER ZLD VERIFIED ORDERED REFERENCE SHIP NUMBER JN178787 ORDER REFERENCE NUMBE R JN7059FR ~ ~
128785 MILES
DATE: 04/19/2017


REPAIR# 0298988
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: AIRBAG ZONE B
DESCRIPTION: AIRBAG ZONE B ~ ~SSC GLH CAMPAIGN ~ ~PROPELLANT IN FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS MAY DEGRADE AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO MODERATE TEMPERATURE CYCLING AND HUMIDITY ~ ~REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG MODULE
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUEST OIL FILTER CHANGE CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER WITH FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID LEVEL INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL FLUID, INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID FILL WASHER RESERVOIR INSPECT BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE TO PROP ~ ~ ~ ~SERVIC ECOMPLETED
101750 MILES
DATE: 05/04/2015


REPAIR# 0251016
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: SSC ELF - FUEL PRESS
DESCRIPTION: SSC ELF - FUEL PRESS ~ ~C/R PERFORM SSC ELF - POTENTIAL FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LEAK (IS250/350, IS250C/350C, GS300/350, GS450H) ~ ~THE SEALING PROPERTY OF THE GASKET SEATED IN BETWEEN THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE COULD BECOME DEGRADED. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST THE GASKET. ~ ~REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR GASKET AS PER SSC ELF SSC ELF COMPLETED
SERVICE: VEHICLE INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE INSPECTION ~ ~QUALITY VEHICLE INSPECTION ~ ~
81415 MILES
DATE: 01/03/2014


REPAIR# 0225497
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: FRONT WIPER ARM NUT
DESCRIPTION: FRONT WIPER ARM NUT ~ ~SSC DLA FRONT WIPER ARM NUT CAMPAIGN ~ ~REMOVE SERRATIONS AND REPLACE FRONT WIPER ARM NUT ~ ~PERFORM DLA
SERVICE: INTERNAL TRUNK LEVER
DESCRIPTION: INTERNAL TRUNK LEVER ~ ~SSC DLB INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE CAMPAIGN. ~ ~INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (HANDLE) FAILURE ~ ~COMPLETE SSC DLB
SERVICE: SSC DLG
DESCRIPTION: SSC DLG ~ ~SSC DLG INTAKE VVT ACTUATOR GEAR ~ ~REPLACE INTAKE VVT ACTUATOR GEAR AS DIRECTED BY SSC ~ ~COMPLETE SSC DLG
53203 MILES
DATE: 04/30/2012


REPAIR# 0189679
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: 5,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5,000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~50,000 MILE SERVICE CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER ROTATE & BALANCE TIRES INSPECT TIRE FOR WEAR CHECK OUT BODY AND ROAD TEST CAR INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID LEVEL INPECT DIFFNTIAL/ TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL FILL WASHER FLUID LEVEL ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE TO PROPER ~ ~RECOMMENDED SERVICE ~ ~PERFORMED 50K SERVICE
SERVICE: FRONT AXLE
DESCRIPTION: FRONT AXLE ~ ~C/S THE REAR OF THEIR VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED BY A MOTORCYCLE AND HAS SINCE BEEN FIXED. C/R TEST DRIVE AND ADVISE ON ALIGNMENT ~ ~TEST DROVE AND VEHICLE IS DRIVING NORMALLY AT THIS TIME. ~ ~TIRES SHOWING SLIGHT EDGE WEAR AND MAY NEED REPLACED NEXT SERVICE. RECOMMEND DOING ALIGNMENT WHEN INSTALLING NEW TIRES
46995 MILES
DATE: 12/13/2011


REPAIR# 0181443
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: AIR CLEANER
DESCRIPTION: AIR CLEANER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER PLEASE SPECIFY CONCERNS OR SPEAK TO YOUR SERVICE CONSULTANT. YOUR SERVICE CONSULTANT CAN ADVISE YOU OF ANY APPLICABLE CHARGES. ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED
SERVICE: BRAKES
DESCRIPTION: BRAKES ~ ~INCLUDES - REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS. - REMOVE AND RESURFACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. - INSPECT BRAKE ROTORS, BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE HOSES. - CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL - ROAD-TEST VEHICLE ~ ~FRONT PADS ARE IN THE RED ~ ~REPLACE FRONT PADS AND SHIM KIT WITH NEW UPDATED PADS AND SHIM KIT AND RESURFACE ROTORS AND TEST DRIVE
SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: OTHERS ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER PER FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS - SYNTHETIC OIL IF REQUIRED OR REQUESTED IS ADDITIONAL
SERVICE: REAR AXLE-DIFFERENTIAL
DESCRIPTION: REAR AXLE-DIFFERENTIAL ~ ~DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE REAR DIFFERENTIAL
SERVICE: TIRE ROTATION
DESCRIPTION: TIRE ROTATION ~ ~PLEASE BALANCE WHEELS AND TIRES BALANCE ALL FOUR WHEELS -SPECIAL WHEELS ARE EXTRA- ~ ~ ~ ~FREE WITH PURCHASE PER TIRE PROMO RO# 166992 04/14/2011 36646 CHRGE TO SVC ADVERTISING TIRE PROMO
41778 MILES
DATE: 08/17/2011


REPAIR# 0174430
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: MISC
DESCRIPTION: MISC ~ ~C/S BLUE TOOTH VOLUME IS LOW WHEN FIST GETTING INTO CAR BUT GRADUALLY RISES TO NORMAL SOUND LEVEL..ADVISE ~ ~ ~ ~BLUETOOTH IS WORKING AS DESIGNEDMISC ~ ~C/S KEY BATTERY'S ARE LOW.. ~ ~OPEN CIRCUIT IN KEY BATTERIES ~ ~REPLACE BOTH KEY BATTERIES
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~SUBLET PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR
SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: OTHERS ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL & FILTER CHECK ALL FLUIDS LEVELS RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAR WASH & VACUUM INTERIOR ~ ~. ~ ~CHANGE OIL AND FITLER AND TOP OFF FLUIDS
SERVICE: TIRE ROTATION
DESCRIPTION: TIRE ROTATION ~ ~PLEASE BALANCE WHEELS AND TIRES ~ ~. ~ ~ROTATE AND BALANCE TIRES
36646 MILES
DATE: 04/14/2011


REPAIR# 0166992
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: 5,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5,000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~5,000 SERVICE CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER ROTATE & BALANCE TIRES INSPECT TIRE FOR WEAR CHECK OUT BODY AND ROAD TEST CAR INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID LEVEL INPECT DIFFNTIAL/ TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL FILL WASHER FLUID LEVEL ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE TO PROPER INFLAT ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED
SERVICE: REMOVE WHEELS
DESCRIPTION: REMOVE WHEELS ~ ~REAR TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTALL TWO TIRES MOUNT & BALANCE OFF CAR ###################### ## NOTE RUNFLAT TIRE ARE HIGHTER ## ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETE
31315 MILES
DATE: 12/06/2010


REPAIR# 0159690
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: 30000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY
DESCRIPTION: 30000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY ~ ~30,000 MILE SERVICE IS300 CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER REPLACE DRAIN PLUG SEAL ROTATE TIRES ONLY VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKES,CALIPERS,ROTORS REPLACE SMART KEY BATTERY INSPECT BRAKE FLUID REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER MULTI-POINT INSPECT ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED WILL NEED REAR TIRES NEXT SERVICE
25910 MILES
DATE: 08/23/2010


REPAIR# 0153816
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: 5,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5,000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~5,000 SERVICE CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER ROTATE & BALANCE TIRES INSPECT TIRE FOR WEAR CHECK OUT BODY AND ROAD TEST CAR INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID LEVEL INPECT DIFFNTIAL/ TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL FILL WASHER FLUID LEVEL ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE TO PROPER INFLAT ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~FRONT TWO TIRES REPLACED APX ----/32LF/ APX----32RF REMAIN APX----/32LR/ APX----32RR REMAIN ~ ~FRONT TIRES SHOWING CORDS REAR 4-5/32 ~ ~REPLACED FRONT TIRES ONLY
23245 MILES
DATE: 06/09/2010


REPAIR# 0149435
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~9LG SERVICE RECALL ~ ~OPEN 9LG ~ ~PERFORM 9LG,SECURE MAT AND REFLASH ECU.
20421 MILES
DATE: 04/08/2010


REPAIR# 0145921
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: 5,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5,000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~5,000 SERVICE CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER ROTATE & BALANCE TIRES INSPECT TIRE FOR WEAR CHECK OUT BODY AND ROAD TEST CAR INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID LEVEL INPECT DIFFNTIAL/ TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL FILL WASHER FLUID LEVEL ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE TO PROPER INFLAT ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED
196636 MILES
DATE: 03/19/2010


REPAIR# 0144697
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~C/S SHE HIT A CURB WITH RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ,, PLEASE ADVISE ON ANY NEEDED REPAIR ~ ~ ~ ~WHEEL IS SCUFFED BUT NOT DAMAGE TO TIRE SEEN PERFORMED ALIGNMENT TO CORRECT TOE OUT DUE TO HITTING CURB
15181 MILES
DATE: 11/19/2009


REPAIR# 0138045
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~15,000 MILE SERVICE IS350,IS250 CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER REPLACE AIR FILTER ELEMENT INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID REPLACE REAR DIFF FLUID INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES & HOSES INSPECT STRG GEARBOX FOR LEAKS INSPECT & SET PROPER TIRE PRE ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED
9652 MILES
DATE: 08/13/2009


REPAIR# 0132266
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: OTHERS ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER PER FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS - SYNTHETIC OIL IF REQUIRED OR REQUESTED IS ADDITIONAL ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETE....
4805 MILES
DATE: 04/21/2009


REPAIR# 0125359
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: 5,000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5,000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~5,000 MILES SERVICE /2ND COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE CHANGE ENGINE OIL & OIL FILTER ROTATE TIRES INSPECT & SET PROPER TIRE PRESSURE CHECK OUT BODY AND ROAD TEST CAR INSPECT A/T OR M/T FLUID LEVEL INPECT DIFFNTIAL/ TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL FILL WASHER FLUID LEVEL A ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETED
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~C/S LEFT REAR TIRE IS LOSING AIR. HAS TO REFILL EVERY OTHER DAY.PLEASE ADVISE ~ ~NAIL IN LR TIRE ~ ~PATCHED TIRE, CUSTOMER STATES TIRE HAS BEEN LOW SINCE SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE,CHECK HISTORY. INTERNAL PER COREY WORTHINGTON
649 MILES
DATE: 01/08/2009


REPAIR# 0119573
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~C/S LOW TIRE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON.PLEASE CHECK TIRES ~ ~TIRES WERE AT THE THRESHOLD FOR TURNING THE WARNING LIGHT ON AT 30 PSI ~ ~ADJUSTED ALL TIRE PRESSURES TO 34 PSI, WHEN THE TIRES ARE COLD THE AIR PRESSURE IS NOT AS DENSE WHICH MAKES THE TIRE HAVE LESS PRESSURE, THEN WEN THE TIRE IS WARMED UP, THE AIR EXSPANDS AND GIVES THE TIRE ABOUT 2 PSI MORE IN PRESSURE. SO WHEN COLD IT WAS
19 MILES
DATE: 09/02/2008


REPAIR# 0112435
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR USA ALL ALTITUDES
DESCRIPTION: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR USA ALL ALTITUDES ~ ~PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION 08 IS350 ~ ~ ~ ~INSPECTION COMPLETED
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seems a bit high, i just paid 8k for my 06 is350 with 83k miles. not sure if there is a big difference between 06 and 08
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Originally Posted by wickedik
seems a bit high, i just paid 8k for my 06 is350 with 83k miles. not sure if there is a big difference between 06 and 08
Doesn't seem high..you just seem to have gotten a stellar deal lol. I paid 16.5k for my 07 IS350 with 65k miles about 3 years ago.

Biggest difference to me between the 06+07 vs the rest of the years, the steering feel. I think Lexus refreshed it with a more nimble steering feel, but I prefer the 06+07 feel. Nice and heavy.
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Originally Posted by UnderCover
Doesn't seem high..you just seem to have gotten a stellar deal lol. I paid 16.5k for my 07 IS350 with 65k miles about 3 years ago.

Biggest difference to me between the 06+07 vs the rest of the years, the steering feel. I think Lexus refreshed it with a more nimble steering feel, but I prefer the 06+07 feel. Nice and heavy.
I paid $8,000 for completely stock 2006 IS350 110k miles in Southern California about 1 year ago if it helps OP. The car has been great since then.
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Originally Posted by Zosopage
I paid $8,000 for completely stock 2006 IS350 110k miles in Southern California about 1 year ago if it helps OP. The car has been great since then.
I feel like you got an awesome deal. Seems if I can get it for $9,500 then it's ok, $9,000 is pretty good, $8,500 would be a very good deal.
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I think they are ~ $1,000 high on the BLK IS350 considering private party.
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Anyone think judging off the service history that it has been taken care of well and had the recalls done?
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I would say consistent service up to ~ 55,000 miles with oil changes almost every 5,000 miles. I would guess that stayed the same but with a private service shop. Ask if they have receipts.

And to add to my prior comment, I do think they are ~ 1,000 high on the asking price but definitely doable given the service history and if the car checks out in person.
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Originally Posted by passnu2
I would say consistent service up to ~ 55,000 miles with oil changes almost every 5,000 miles. I would guess that stayed the same but with a private service shop. Ask if they have receipts.

And to add to my prior comment, I do think they are ~ 1,000 high on the asking price but definitely doable given the service history and if the car checks out in person.
Thanks for info. The tires are supposed to basically be brand new. And they said they have all receipts for service done by independent Lexus/Toyota shop.
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Here is the history report for the other one I am looking at. A few things stick out in the history report. What do y'all think? This one is an 07 with 142k for $11,000. This is the one that has a bunch of add-ons with it, also has the luxury package and ML stereo. I don't believe the other one has any add-on's with it as I'm pretty sure the lady is a bit older and left it bone stock. With that said, the 07 looks cool, but I bet has been driven very hard, and I think has had a few owners. Where-as the black 08 one, is one owner. I'd need to get the windows tinted but I think that's the only thing I'd need to do to the car. Thoughts?



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128001 MILES
DATE: 05/31/2017


REPAIR# 0301792
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~C/S DASH IS STICKY/CRACKED. ORDERED DASH UNDER ZLD VERIFIED ORDERED REFERENCE SHIP NUMBER JN178787 ORDER REFERENCE NUMBE R JN7059FR ~ ~
103796 MILES
DATE: 05/30/2017


REPAIR# 0043863
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Louisville
SERVICE: TRIM MISC
DESCRIPTION: TRIM MISC ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES DASH PAD IS MELTED. PLEASE ADVISE. ~ ~ ~ ~ORDERED DASH
127976 MILES
DATE: 04/12/2017


REPAIR# 0298527
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Cool Springs
SERVICE: ACCESSORY
DESCRIPTION: ACCESSORY ~ ~C/S THAT THERE IS A KEY FOB IN THE CUP HOLDER THAT THEY WOULD LIKE PROGRAMMED TO THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE KEY SHANK CUT FOR THE VEHICLE. ~ ~ ~ ~PROGRAMMED AND CUT CUSTOMER PROVIDED KEY. VERIFIED PROPER OPERATION.
SERVICE: AIRBAG ZONE B
DESCRIPTION: AIRBAG ZONE B ~ ~SSC GLH CAMPAIGN ~ ~PROPELLANT IN FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS MAY DEGRADE AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO MODERATE TEMPERATURE CYCLING AND HUMIDITY ~ ~REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSY
SERVICE: RED BELT
DESCRIPTION: RED BELT ~ ~FOUND DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION ~ ~DRIVE BELT REQUIRES ATTENTION SOON.
SERVICE: RED CABIN FILTER
DESCRIPTION: RED CABIN FILTER ~ ~FOUND DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION ~ ~CABIN FILTER REQUIRES ATTENTION SOON.
SERVICE: VEHICLE INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE INSPECTION ~ ~QUALITY VEHICLE INSPECTION ~ ~ ~ ~SERVICE COMPLETE
126233 MILES
DATE: 03/14/2017


REPAIR# 0140188
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (4CYL) ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
121065 MILES
DATE: 09/21/2016


REPAIR# 0127490
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (6CYL) ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
117725 MILES
DATE: 06/17/2016


REPAIR# 0120597
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MISC REPAIR
DESCRIPTION: MISC REPAIR ~ ~CUST STATES HIS LAST OIL CHANGE WAS 3 WEEKS AGO AND HIS CAR IS A QT LOW, PAPER WORK SHOWS ONLY 5.5 QTS INSTALLED-CK AND ADVISE ~ ~SEE ABOVE ~ ~TOPPED OIL OFF AND RECHECKED TO VERIFY, OIL AT CORRECT LEVEL
116182 MILES
DATE: 05/13/2016


REPAIR# 0118003
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (6CYL) ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
111201 MILES
DATE: 01/21/2016


REPAIR# 0109815
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~PERFORM WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED FOUND ALL 4 TIRES EACH MISSING ONE LUG NUT
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (8CYL) ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
107150 MILES
DATE: 11/17/2015


REPAIR# 0105269
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MISC REPAIR
DESCRIPTION: MISC REPAIR ~ ~CUST STATES WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND ALL POWER WAS LOST-CK AND ADVISE ~ ~FOUND THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD, REPLACED BATTERY, THEN FOUND THE ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING ~ ~REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~PERFORM WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
106150 MILES
DATE: 08/26/2015


REPAIR# 0099183
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (6CYL) ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
105004 MILES
DATE: 07/18/2015


REPAIR# 0096252
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: HEATER CONCERN
DESCRIPTION: HEATER CONCERN ~ ~C/S: CUSTOMER NEEDS THE A/C CHECK OUT SERVICE WITH A/C DYE A ND OIL AND UP TO 24 OZS OF R134A CUST STATES RIGHT SIDE DOESNT FEEL AS COLD AS LEFT ~ ~ ~ ~INSTALL GUAGES, EVACUATE AND RECHARGE SYSTEMS AND ADDED DYE
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
103795 MILES
DATE: 06/16/2015


REPAIR# 5125807
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION: FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES TO PERFORM CAMPAIGN ELF/E2F ~ ~IN SOME VEHICLES THE SEALING PROPERTY OF THE GASKET SEATED BETWEEN THE FUEL SENSOR AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE COULD BECOME DEGRADED ~ ~ELF/EL2 CAMPAIGN PERFORMED AS DIRECTED
SERVICE: SEE SECTION
DESCRIPTION: SEE SECTION ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C BLOWS COLD OUT OF FAR LEFT AND FAR RIGHT VENTS BUT CENTER VENTS SEEM LIKE THERE ISN'T AIR COMING OUT ~ ~AIR FLOW OUT OF VENTS OK AC FILTER CLEAN FOUND TEMP DIFFEREN BETWEEN OUTSIDE VENTS AND CENTER VENTS REC EVAC AND RECHARGE
101141 MILES
DATE: 03/17/2015


REPAIR# 0601463
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~PERFORM WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (6CYL) ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
91282 MILES
DATE: 05/22/2014


REPAIR# 0548180
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: LOF 5W-20 5
DESCRIPTION: LOF 5W-20 5 ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS PERFORM LUBE, OIL AND FILTER CHANGE SERVICE ~ ~MAINTENANCE ~ ~PERFORMED LUBE, OIL AND FILTER CHANGE SERVICE
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~PERFORM WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
86931 MILES
DATE: 12/23/2013


REPAIR# 0532593
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
DESCRIPTION: HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ ~JEFF WYLER TOYOTA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS ~ ~AND WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!! ~ ~.
SERVICE: MPI
DESCRIPTION: MPI ~ ~PERFORM WORLD CLASS INSPECTION ~ ~PERFORM INSPECTION ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: OIL AND FILTER
DESCRIPTION: OIL AND FILTER ~ ~OIL AND FILTER SERVICE ~ ~ ~ ~CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED ALL FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE.
84766 MILES
DATE: 11/19/2013


REPAIR# 5091839
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
DESCRIPTION: NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE ~ ~THIS LINE SERVES TO BACK FLAG GREEN TEAM 0.6 FROM RO5091511 ~ ~X ~ ~PER MANAGEMENT BACKFLAGGED TECHNICIAN.
84766 MILES
DATE: 11/14/2013


REPAIR# 5091511
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SERVICE: ENGINE
DESCRIPTION: ENGINE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE'S RPMS SEEM TO STAY VERY HIGH/VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH ESPECIALLY AT IDLE ~ ~PERFORMED SPA PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES, NO MISFIRE PRESENT, TAS CASE #133170283 ~ ~NO CORRECTION NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
SERVICE: MISC
DESCRIPTION: MISC ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES TO PERFORM DLG REPAIR ~ ~ ~ ~PERFORM DLG REPAIR
SERVICE: TRUNK RELEASE
DESCRIPTION: TRUNK RELEASE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES TO PERFORM DLB CAMPAIGN FOR INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE REPAIR ~ ~IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE LEVER LOCATED INSIDE THE TRUNK COULD BREAK IF PULLED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION ~ ~A NEW HANDLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THIS REPAIR
SERVICE: WIPER NUT REPAIR
DESCRIPTION: WIPER NUT REPAIR ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES TO PERFORM DLA WIPER NUT CAMPIAGN ~ ~THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE WIPER ARM TO THE PIVOT SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHEN BUILT ~ ~PERFORMED DLA WIPER ARM CAMPAIGN
81375 MILES
DATE: 08/03/2013


REPAIR# 0339705
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SERVICE: COURTESY INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: COURTESY INSPECTION ~ ~PREFORM COURTESY INSPECTION AND INSPECT FLOOR MATS PROPER INSTALLATION AND NO MULTIPLE MATS
SERVICE: OIL CHANGE
DESCRIPTION: OIL CHANGE ~ ~OIL AND FILTER CHANGE TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE PERFORM TOYOTA QUALITY VEHICLE INSPECTION SHEET ~ ~ ~ ~REPLACE DRAIN PLUG ALSO
68119 MILES
DATE: 05/01/2012


REPAIR# 0217719
REPORTED BY: Tom Wood Lexus
SERVICE: BETTER OIL CHANGE
DESCRIPTION: BETTER OIL CHANGE ~ ~SEMI SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE
SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: OTHERS ~ ~C/S: CHECK VSC LIGHT IS ON IT REVS WHILE IDLING AT STOPLIGHT S ~ ~PULLED CODE PO116,PO117, FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BEARING ~ ~REPLACED WATER PUMP
SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPECTI
DESCRIPTION: WORLD CLASS INSPECTI ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~LF RIM IS BENT BADLY!! TIRES AT 6/32- BRAKES AT 7MM AND BATTERY TESTED GOOD!
67634 MILES
DATE: 04/13/2012


REPAIR# 0216572
REPORTED BY: Tom Wood Lexus
SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: OTHERS ~ ~C/S: C/S REPLACE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLYCUSTOMER IS B RINGING THE ASSEMBLY, JUST NEEDS IT INSTALLED ~ ~ ~ ~REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSY AND REPLACED PASS. SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB
65074 MILES
DATE: 01/03/2012


REPAIR# 0210048
REPORTED BY: Tom Wood Lexus
SERVICE: BETTER OIL CHANGE
DESCRIPTION: BETTER OIL CHANGE ~ ~SEMI SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE ~ ~ ~ ~REPLACED OIL AND FILTER,CHECKED CONDITION AND LEVEL OF ALL FLUIDS.
SERVICE: BLA FUEL SENSOR
DESCRIPTION: BLA FUEL SENSOR ~ ~REPAIR PER BLA FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK ~ ~. ~ ~REPLACED O-RING FOR FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
SERVICE: BODY DIAGNOSIS
DESCRIPTION: BODY DIAGNOSIS ~ ~RE-INITIALIZE AUTO FUNCTION FOR WINDOWS AND SUNROOF CUSTOMER REPLACED BATTERY ~ ~ ~ ~COMPLETED
SERVICE: LAMPS & BULBS DIAG
DESCRIPTION: LAMPS & BULBS DIAG ~ ~REPLACE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT BULB WITH CUSTOMER SUPPLIED BULB. ~ ~ ~ ~NEEDS NEW BALAST- 1510.84 PARTS AND LABOR
SERVICE: RESET LIGHT
DESCRIPTION: RESET LIGHT ~ ~RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT - TIRE PRESSURES CHECKED - FLUIDS CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF - LUBE STICKER CHANGED E
SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPECTI
DESCRIPTION: WORLD CLASS INSPECTI ~ ~COMPLETED ~ ~ ~ ~ALL TIRES 7/32'S TREAD DEPTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 7-8MM'S REMAINING
48157 MILES
DATE: 01/19/2011


REPAIR# 0186075
REPORTED BY: Tom Wood Lexus
SERVICE: BODY DIAGNOSIS
DESCRIPTION: BODY DIAGNOSIS ~ ~C/S PASSENGER REAR DECK SPEAKER-SOP HERE-INSTALL SPEAKER ~ ~PASSENGER REAR DECK SPEAKER RATTLING ~ ~REPLACED SPEAKER
SERVICE: MISC TIRE
DESCRIPTION: MISC TIRE ~ ~ADVISED CUSTOMER DRIVERS REAR TIRE IS SPLIT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE!! ~ ~PASSENGER FRONT TIRE IS WRONG SIZE FOR VEHICLE AND ALL OTHER TIRES AT WEAR LIMIT ~ ~RECOMMEND 4 NEW TIRES! BSTONE POTENZA $635(FRONTS) $675(REARS)=$1309.00 MICHELIN PILOT A/S SPORT $550 (FRONTS) $620(REARS)=$1171.00
46140 MILES
DATE: 11/22/2010


REPAIR# 0182293
REPORTED BY: Tom Wood Lexus
SERVICE: MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION: MAINTENANCE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES R/R SPEAKER IS BLOWN...INSTALL SOP ~ ~SPEAKER BLOWN ~ ~REPLACED R/R SPEAKER AND VERIFIED CORRECTION.
SERVICE: WORLD CLASS INSPECTI
DESCRIPTION: WORLD CLASS INSPECTI ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~WORLD CLASS INSPECTION PERFORMED TODAY!
45153 MILES
DATE: 11/06/2010


REPAIR# 0180642
REPORTED BY: Tom Wood Lexus
SERVICE: ALE VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTION: ALE VALVE SPRING ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~PERFORMED ALE VALVE SPRING CAMPAIGN
SERVICE: OTHERS
DESCRIPTION: OTHERS ~ ~TECH FOUND REAR BRAKES WORN BELOW WEAR LIMIT ~ ~ ~ ~RESURFACED REAR BRAKE ROTORS & REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS
SERVICE: RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION: RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY ~ ~SPEAKER IS MAKING NOISE RIGHT REAR..CRACKLING ~ ~ ~ ~ORDERED NEW RIGHT REAR SPEAKER.. UNDER WARRANTY
44120 MILES
DATE: 10/15/2010


REPAIR# 5024125
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SERVICE: 9LG FLOORMAT CAMP
DESCRIPTION: 9LG FLOORMAT CAMP ~ ~CUST STATES TP PERFORM THE 9LG FLOORMAT CAMPAIGN ~ ~ ~ ~9LG FLOORMAT CAMPAIGN COMLPETE
SERVICE: FUEL DELIVER PIPE
DESCRIPTION: FUEL DELIVER PIPE ~ ~LEXUS HAS DETERMINED THAT ETHANOL FUELS WITH LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. OVER TIME THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. OVER TIME THE CORROSION WILL CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE ~ ~ETHANOL FUELS WITH LOW MOISTURE CONTENT ~ ~SPECCIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 9LA PERFORMED REPLACING FUEL DELIVERY PIPES PERFORMED
35866 MILES
DATE: 12/29/2009


REPAIR# 5007311
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SERVICE: *BRAKE DIAG
DESCRIPTION: *BRAKE DIAG ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEELS. ~ ~NEED FOR UPDATED PARTS . ~ ~PERFORM LSB 0155-09
SERVICE: BRAKE SYSTEM DIA
DESCRIPTION: BRAKE SYSTEM DIA ~ ~CUSTOMER WANTS TO MACHINE FRONT ROTORS WHEN FRONT BRAKES ARE PUT ON. ~ ~ROTORS TO THIN TO MACHINE ~ ~REPLACED ROTORS
SERVICE: FUEL DELIVER PIPE
DESCRIPTION: FUEL DELIVER PIPE ~ ~LEXUS HAS DETERMINED THAT ETHANOL FUELS WITH LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. OVER TIME THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. OVER TIME THE CORROSION WILL CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE ~ ~ETHANOL FUELS WITH LOW MOISTURE CONTENT ~ ~ORDERED PARTS
26580 MILES
DATE: 05/01/2009


REPAIR# 0504991
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SERVICE: FUEL DELIVER PIPE
DESCRIPTION: FUEL DELIVER PIPE ~ ~LEXUS HAS DETERMINED THAT ETHANOL FUELS WITH LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. OVER TIME THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. OVER TIME THE CORROSION WILL CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE ~ ~ETHANOL FUELS WITH LOW MOISTURE CONTENT ~ ~PARRS BACKORDERED, WILL RESCHEDULE ONCE THEY HAVE ARRIVED
SERVICE: OIL SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: OIL SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES TO PERFORM OIL SERVICE ~ ~PERFORM SERVICE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~OIL & FILTER CHANGE W/ LUBE 07/09
5197 MILES
DATE: 09/18/2007


REPAIR# 0521910
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SERVICE: 5000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 5000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~5000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED INCLUDES: REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER INSPECT ENGINE DRIVE BELTS FOR CRACKING AND SEPERATION CHECK ALL FLUIDS AND TOP OFF AS NECESSARY INSPECT AIR FILTER LUBE DOOR HINGES INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS INS
14 MILES
DATE: 04/25/2007


REPAIR# 0515657
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SERVICE: PRE DELIVERY INSP
DESCRIPTION: PRE DELIVERY INSP ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUEST PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION ~ ~PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION NEEDED DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~PERFORMED PREDELIVERY INSPECTION REMOVE ALL PLASTIC AND CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE & OUTSIDE VEH REMOVE ALL WINDOW STICKERS EXCEPT PRICE & STOCK # INSTALL FLOORMATS, FRONT CARPET DOWN REAR CARPET UP SET RADIO PRESETS AS LISTED BELOW AM- 790 840 900 970 1080 12
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Originally Posted by EastTnG8r
Anyone think judging off the service history that it has been taken care of well and had the recalls done?
Yes, this is a good service history. Normal stuff, normal recalls all done. The only small red flag was the comment about her hitting a curb; but the slight scuff comment makes me think it was not a major ordeal.

Price is high, but for our area of the country unfortunately it is about right. You should be able to get it for $9k though.

Enjoy!
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In regards to the 2nd vehicle and the history, Appears to have been serviced regularly. Seems positive....the one comment that I question, and its a bit concerning, was the tire remark. One tire was split, one was the wrong size, and the remaining 2 were done. IMO if the owner was cheap replacing tires what other things, since you say its been modified, did they cut corners with or take the cheap route.

Option 1, or the first car you listed, gets my vote. But until you see either car in person it's really hard to make a decision.
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Yes, this is a good service history. Normal stuff, normal recalls all done. The only small red flag was the comment about her hitting a curb; but the slight scuff comment makes me think it was not a major ordeal.

Price is high, but for our area of the country unfortunately it is about right. You should be able to get it for $9k though.

Enjoy!
No go on the $9k. They won't move a penny off the $9,500. So if I want it, I'm going to have to pay the full $9,500. Honestly thinking I will since there are none in my area at all and I really don't want to have to go any further then a few hours to get one.
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Originally Posted by passnu2
In regards to the 2nd vehicle and the history, Appears to have been serviced regularly. Seems positive....the one comment that I question, and its a bit concerning, was the tire remark. One tire was split, one was the wrong size, and the remaining 2 were done. IMO if the owner was cheap replacing tires what other things, since you say its been modified, did they cut corners with or take the cheap route.

Option 1, or the first car you listed, gets my vote. But until you see either car in person it's really hard to make a decision.
I'm not even going to look at the second one I don't think. Something scares me about all the stuff that has been added to it....it has a lot of miles and I'm very afraid it has been driven very rough. The owner has only owned it a few months and has did his own mods to it since he has had it, and he drives it 100 miles a day. Despite it looking really cool, it just worries me getting something with that many miles if they have been mainly rough miles.

I'm thinking option 1, too. I feel like it was driven by a ditzy lady, but probably wasn't driven hard. Going to have to pay full price on it though as guy won't budge on the price. With brand new tires though, and up-to-date maintenance, it should be good to go for awhile. I don't drive much anyway so hopefully it can last awhile.
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Is there a way to find out if the car has any add-on's like ML radio, Luxury package, sport package, etc? I think I saw with ML it will have the logo on the radio but what about the packages? Seller says they don't know (which I find hard to believe but might also say there is no additional packages). The car has the beige interior and the woodgrain around shift-****, and inserts in doors. I'm thinking it definitely doesn't have the sport package, and probably doesn't have the ML radio. If it has navigation it has backup camera, right? And 2008 is when they re-did the steering as well as the seats, particularly adding a tiny bit of leg room in the back by having slits in the back of the front seats, is that correct? I was thinking from reading up on the forum people advised 2008 was better than 06-07.

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