I'm looking at this LC500, it's the color I'm looking for, but pricey for being in two accidents. Carfax history looks iffy, and bought from auction. Should I skip? What is the good price?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...4-44de5a09d2e0

 

It could've just been a fender bender, are you able to check out the car in person and test drive? Take it to a shop and have them inspect the body.

 

Looks to me too be about $15k high. Have the previous damage checked out and if good make a starting offer of $60k.

 

I checked this LC at the Lexus Owners site and Lexus maintenance ends on 10/21/21 at 22,219 miles. Don't see an accident, but see a problem with the front windshield. See below:




Also attached is a PDF of all Lexus service performed.

Edit - Looking at it further that car is an Inspiration Series model - The first LC with that ID. The color is very special - Structural Blue as is the interior colors.

 

Structural Blue is a limited edition car. The paint and interior colors make this car unique. You need to pay special attention to the quality of any paint repair. As it would be especially difficult to match to factory. If accident was minor, and everything checks out, I would consider. The current listing price is comparable to a car with no accident history. Obviously, you would need to discount it by a minimum factor of 10 to a maximum of 20% depending on damages. If damages were extensive, than I would pass.

 

what do you base this on?

i think that's an inspiration model with very unique interior.

and that blue...

 

Thanks for all the information.

Yes, it's an Inspiration Series, how how do you know it was the first LC with this ID? How many were made?

Second owner drove it for 7000 miles, never serviced at Lexus, got an accident, and then the vehicle was sold at auction, that's why I'm concerned.

 

I'm planning to look at it this week, but tbh, kinda turned off with two accidents and high price.

Bringing this car to a Lexus dealership to inspect is a good idea? Or independent shop?

 

With no accidents from a dealer I'd expect to pay in the $80's. But with accidents I would expect a serious discount.

 

Move on to another vehicle. Unless they're going to give you a deal...When you sell the car. You're going to have to explain that accident all over again.

 

right but maybe it's easily explained if they were very minor accidents.

 

I talked to the dealer to see if you have any information on the accidents/repairs, they said they don't. They just look at the carfax like I do. Sounds like either they're incompetent or they're not telling the truth?

 

^^^^You say the dealer bought the car at auction. Seems it did sell at auction four months ago in Florida:

https://badvin.org/v/JTHHP5AY8JA0049...7062864513#buy

So the only history the Toyota dealer would have is the same info I furnished above and CarFax. Why do you think they would have more?

 

myLex… Initially, I would look to find my answer in the paint..... The paint don’t lie.

 

Can go to the Florida HSMV site, enter the VIN and buy a copy of the crash report as it may have more info on the circumstances and extent of the damage.

https://services.flhsmv.gov/crashrep...hreport/search