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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Greetings all,

I'm currently looking for another LS to replace my previous one because I was hit:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...red-light.html

Insurance company has totaled it out and I will be getting a check any day now. I have plenty of time to look at various online sellers as I'm currently healing at home. So far, I've seen the one in the attached photo. I'm trying to stay with either a Black or Navy Blue with Tan interior. It doesn't have to be Ultra Luxury as I don't need all the other extras. Of course, I see lots of Silver and White.

So if any of you see something that I may like, please be sure to hit me up!!! Later!
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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If you are able to use a computer, I have had good luck with autotrader.com.
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 03:08 AM
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Very sorry to hear about your accident but glad to hear you're on the road to recovery!

It's not the color you're looking for, but I just put mine up for sale. It's in very good condition, tbelt just done at the dealership 2k miles ago.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...63#post8215663

Email me if you're interested Aaron.klimchuk@gmail.com
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Gene01
If you are able to use a computer, I have had good luck with autotrader.com.
That's how I found my previous one at a Lexus dealership back in May. Later!
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 05:33 AM
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Do you have another vehicle to drive for a few months while you look? If so, start with a regional and then national search for your first choice colors and trim levels. Over time, you can expand you search to second and third tier colors and trim levels. Given the age of these vehicles, more are probably showing up on CL first rather than Autotrader. Look around on the web as there's usually some new CL consolidating website available that will last for a few months before the CL attorneys shut it down.

It took me about a month to find my low miles 05-06 LS430 CL in flint mica/black, albeit 1800 miles away.
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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There is a Navy on Tan 04 LS430 in Macon, Georgia with only 49k miles. It has the ultra lux package and the car is very clean. He's asking for $18.9k and he told me he would take $18.5k. I looked to buy it although I wanted black on black instead, which I bought this past weekend. If you want to find it just go on Autotrader and lookup within 50 miles of 31088 for a 2004. It doesn't have the 5 spoke 18s tho it has the 6 spoke wheels. Hope that helps and good luck with your search!
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Here's another one...

2006 Navy and tan with 47k.

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/ctd/4173251509.html

Good luck with your search.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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ndrew,where do you live at?I live off of russel parkway and rt 41.here a picture of mine.will keep a eye out for you.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbosr1
ndrew,where do you live at?I live off of russel parkway and rt 41.here a picture of mine.will keep a eye out for you.
I live in Atlanta now. My parents still live in Quail Run North. I went to Houston County High before I moved to Atlanta for school. What's your name?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nDrew
I live in Atlanta now. My parents still live in Quail Run North. I went to Houston County High before I moved to Atlanta for school. What's your name?
i am retired military,my son graduated from houston high last year and is at uga now.i grow up in baltimore maryland.may see you around when you visit your parents.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbosr1
i am retired military,my son graduated from houston high last year and is at uga now.i grow up in baltimore maryland.may see you around when you visit your parents.
Yeah I'll be down for Thanksgiving to see the parents and get my windows tinted. Not sure if you know him but Kyle Fuller does all my window tinting. He's been known to have quite a few nice Mustangs. If you want to link up to talk about LS430s let me know. You can PM me your contact and I'll give you a holler when I come down.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 04:44 AM
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OP. May as well go all out and get an UL and limit your search, as there won't be very many of those out there for sale. Unless you really want to get something quickly
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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I was able locate and purchase a 2006 LS in the same color as my totaled 2004. This one has 74,303 on her. Will post pictures in a few days. Later!
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Prochamber
I was able locate and purchase a 2006 LS in the same color as my totaled 2004. This one has 74,303 on her. Will post pictures in a few days. Later!
Congrats! Excited to see some pics!
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 05:13 AM
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Good to hear you got a nice replacement. Excellent examples of these cars are getting harder to find.
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