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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Just finalized a 2004 LS430 with 60k on it for about $21.5 k. Modern luxury package. Black/Black.
Didn't get a chance to driver it yet. Dealer claims its a one owner with no accidents.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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sounds nice. congrats
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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make sure you post some pics when you get it.
Congrats!
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Congrats! Thanks for sharing how much you paid and the mileage-- I'm looking for an 04-05 LS430 as well, so it's nice to have a reference number.
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Congrats that is a great price!
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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welcome to the family! do you have any future plans for the LS430?
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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wow...that is on hell of a price....congrats and good luck with the new car!!
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Smile Do a Vin check yourself

Originally Posted by luxcar
Just finalized a 2004 LS430 with 60k on it for about $21.5 k. Modern luxury package. Black/Black.
Didn't get a chance to driver it yet. Dealer claims its a one owner with no accidents.
If you havent already do a vin check on it to be sure its ok if you hvent lready bought it! Sounds good anyway, what a deal!
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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I ran the carfax the car has a minor accident and has 103k instead of 60k. Dealer states that it was an honest mistake, the person writing the ad made the mistake and he didn't know the actual milage and he might be right.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Smile Just advice,please dont buy that car!

[QUOTE=luxcar;3682207]I ran the carfax the car has a minor accident and has 103k instead of 60k. Dealer states that it was an honest mistake, the person writing the ad made the mistake and he didn't know the actual milage and he might be right.[/QUO

Please think about the car carefully before you buy it. If the seller doesnt know the miles and history of the car, dont trust anything he/they say. Be careful,us fellow club lexus members must look out for each other! ll the best on finding the right car.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks.
I already cancelled the deal. I am glad that I didn't drive 350 miles to find that out. I also contacted lexus for service information and was waiting for their response.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by luxcar
Thanks.
I already cancelled the deal. I am glad that I didn't drive 350 miles to find that out. I also contacted lexus for service information and was waiting for their response.
People do anything to make a buck and that dealer is the reason car salesman have bad reps. Not all car dealers and salesman/woman are bad but, people like the ones you dealt with are why i always think twice when doing car deals. Theres no way he(dealer) didnt know themiles and minor accident and other history of the car. Trust tht your patience and wisdmom to wait will pay of. A bad car is like having no car at all.

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