What might be the biggest differences between these cars, to make me get one and not the other?


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2005: 28,223 miles - $27,500.00

THIS CAR IS AWESOME!!!! IT HAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE CUSTOM LUXURY PACKAGE, INCREDIBLE MARK LEVINSON AUDIO, IN DASH NAVIGATION, DYNAMIC LASER CRUISE, INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST, HEAD LAMP WASHERS AND MANY, MANY MORE OPTIONS. THIS CAR RETAILED FOR OVER $65,000.

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2006: 17,700 miles - $29,995.00

2006 Lexus LS 430 Base 4dr Sedan

VIN: JTHBN36F365037514
Stock #: C3194A
Model #: 9100

I hope to have pictures and more information later on today

 

WHAT THE ??? This is a trick question right? The 2005 is bashed up while the 2006 is mint condition?

Just taking into consideration the two and price variance (not considering both are overpriced), if both are in near mint condition then definitely the 2005. It's go so much more goodies in it and it's the cheaper of the two. The only thing going for the 2006 is that it's one year newer, but because it's base, it's way more overpriced than the 2005.

In terms of trim, powertrain, looks, etc. there was no difference between the 2004-2006, just color additions. I have a 2004 in CL, and you'll love it way more than the base.

 

not bad price for the 05 but see if they can take off another 2.5k...?

 

if your gonna finance go for the 06 you wont see a big difference in your payments

 

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with just the small amt of info you posted, the '05 without a doubt. it's cheaper and has more options. 28k miles is not bad at all for a 4 yr old car.

 

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Well there is another small issue, it's just me, but I'll be selling my 2008 Avalon Touring edition, so the going back in years thing, is a bit hard to take.

I'm waiting on information and pictures for the 2006, before I decide one way or the other.

The prices for these seem in line with what I'm seeing at most car dealerships, and online.

I've checked out a few at dealerships in MA, and these prices seem cheap.

I was just at Ira Lexus and they had a 2006 LS 430 with 51,000 miles on it, and they wanted $34,500.00, but would tae $31,500.00 out the door.

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Bashed up (I take it, this is new lingo for "Loaded"?)

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The 2005 books for $30,450.00 in KBB, so the price doesn't seem high?

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Also, I just noticed, that both cars are listed as LS 430 Base, on the web site for this dealership, so based on that, I'm waiting for more information on the 2006.

Is there a place where a person can enter a car serial number, and find out what the car came with from the factory? If so, I would enter the serial number for the 2006, and find out about it.

The dealership has the '06 in being reconditioned at this time, and won't have pictures till the end of the day. Not a big deal, after all, what is 8 - 10 hours of waiting, to decide.

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I would go with the 05 because of the options, if its in good condition.

I had the same dilema when I bought my car 2 months ago. I was choosing between an 04 and 05. The 05 was base with low miles. The 04 was a UL with higher miles and a cheaper price. I ended up getting it. I couldn't tell it was an 04 because it was so clean.

 

And if I might ask, what ws the price range for the cars you were looking at, and what did you end up paying for the 2005?

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No, bashed up meaning banged/smashed/destroyed/damaged up... I can't see a custom luxury with similiar miles going for $2K less than a one year newer BASE model. If nothing, they should be about the same price.

When I was shopping, my '04 LS with anywhere from 30-36K was going for $22-28K. Saw some '05 LS with CL trim for only $1000 more. This was almost a year ago, so prices have fallen for the '05 for sure.

As for KBB, never trusted that for anything but purely reference and what NOT to pay for it. The market for big luxo vehicles is just not as high as KBB and Edmunds are listing them for.

 

Is there a good place to find out ABOUT what folks should be paying for cars (If not KBB or Edmunds)?

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Also, here is what both cars list like (Note, both say base model, which is why I'm waiting until they get back to me on the 2006. Heck it might be a Base model, that's fully loaded )

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2005 Lexus LS 430 Base 4dr Sedan:
List price $34,205.00,
Sale price $27,500.00
THIS CAR IS AWESOME!!!! IT HAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE CUSTOM LUXURY PACKAGE, I...

VIN: JTHBN36F455012135
Stock #: K15563A
Model #: 9100

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2006 Lexus LS 430 Base 4dr Sedan
List Price $34,675.00
Sale price: $29,995.00
VIN: JTHBN36F365037514
Stock #: C3194A
Model #: 9100

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I would say look in Cars.com or AutoTraders.com to get an idea of what selling price right now is for the vehicles, and then take about $1K off, or $2 if daring and good negotiator.

I just saw your previous note of "going back" from a 2008 Avalon to an older LS430. Have you driven an LS430 yet? You're not going back by any means, you're going forward a giant leap by taking a two-three year step back. The LS430 blows away the current Avalon in every area, except for rear passenger space.

Avalon, a giant circus elephant with just a rope... LS430, a giant circus elephant with a leather saddle, gold covered tusks, and all the gilded trimmings.

There was a recent thread on Avalon vs. LS430... go read up on it.