LS430 Sport Edition - ??????
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LS430 Sport Edition - ??????
I'm very close to purchasing a 2001 LS430 Sport Edition, but am unclear exactly what it is, being new to the Lexus world (I'm in Oregon - the car's in Colorado, with pics on the way). We were looking for a UltraLux, but couldn't find one for the $$$ we had. I've combed the internet for info but can't find anything. Can anyone give me something about this model (options, numbers actually produced, performance issues, etc.)? I'm paying $16K - fair? Thanks, John
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Look at this: http://www.lexus.com/contact/pdf/2001/2001LSspecs.pdf
Your 2001 LS430 "sport edition" does not include other options except for 17" wheels. You would need to find out exactly what options are on the car. Ask the owner if he can supply a copy of the original window sticker.
Your 2001 LS430 "sport edition" does not include other options except for 17" wheels. You would need to find out exactly what options are on the car. Ask the owner if he can supply a copy of the original window sticker.
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I'm very close to purchasing a 2001 LS430 Sport Edition, but am unclear exactly what it is, being new to the Lexus world (I'm in Oregon - the car's in Colorado, with pics on the way). We were looking for a UltraLux, but couldn't find one for the $$$ we had. I've combed the internet for info but can't find anything. Can anyone give me something about this model (options, numbers actually produced, performance issues, etc.)? I'm paying $16K - fair? Thanks, John
A vehicle with higher mileage is worth substantially less than a vehicle with low mileage. A vehicle with body damage is worth much, much less than a vehicle without prior body damage or paintwork. It may not be important to you whether a vehicle was repaired, but that is not the issue. The issue is value, and a painted car is worth much less than a car without paintwork.
Our local dealer has never seen a sport model. I drove an '01 Sport and was impressed with its handling, but it is suggested that you drive a non-sport model with the same size wheels as a basis for comparison. Some people do not like the ride of the sport model in comparison to the non-sport edition.
If the '01 is a one-owner vehicle, has not had paintwork, has all its service records, has everything working, and has 45k miles, $16k is quite fair. If the vehicle has 100k miles, beat up rims, does not have its service records, and is a two-owner car with paintwork, $16k is very pricey (around here anyway).
Good luck.
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Thanks - appreciate the points. This car does have 100k, and aside from a scuffed rear bumper that has been fixed (he backed into something at very low speed - $800 repair) it's in excellent condition. All service records, well maintained. Car has Nav, Levinson - still waiting on the pics and full options list. Although I've been scouring the country, finding a well-equipped 2001 LS430 for $16K has not turned up many worthy cars.
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Thanks - appreciate the points. This car does have 100k, and aside from a scuffed rear bumper that has been fixed (he backed into something at very low speed - $800 repair) it's in excellent condition. All service records, well maintained. Car has Nav, Levinson - still waiting on the pics and full options list. Although I've been scouring the country, finding a well-equipped 2001 LS430 for $16K has not turned up many worthy cars.
The value of a car is not affected if its bumpers are repainted.
Galves says that the car you describe (without paintwork) is worth $18,725. You can take that for what it is worth. Kindly keep in mind that it is extremely difficult to sell a car with over 100k miles (even an LS), so if you are buying it you are likely keeping it.
Good luck.
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As my 2000 LS400 nears 100,000 miles on the odometer, I have several people asking regularly if I will tell them when I am ready to sell.
Unless things have change recently, a well maintained LS in cosmetically excellent condition is a very easy car to sell - even if it is high mileage.
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I agree with Kansas, I have a 01 with just over 100k (100,312 to be exact) and I was offered $19k for mine. Grant it though, it is in excellent condition, everything still operational, most of the miles is highway mileage (live less than 5 miles to work and travel to North Carolina often), and it is a UL!! Still pondering on selling though. I would need to find a 04 or 05 just as clean as mine. Sometimes it is better to keep what you have than to purchase something you do not know anything about.
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I have an 01 LS430 Sport with Nav...paid $21,990 last year with 62K....drove a **** load and am at 96k right now. Plan on keeping another 12months and then onto an 05 or 06. I know I am about $3k upside right now but hope to even that out. People love these cars and will pay for them as thier rep proceeds them. I have the crytal white with tan and 17s with a light tint. Every where I go it turns heads. LOVE IT.
I had a 98 ls400, Silver Jade that my father pestered me for everyday for 2 years and finally sold it to him with 129k for $11,900 and he felt it was a steal!
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