LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430

Opinions on 05 UL price

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-15-14, 05:16 PM
  #1  
AlblineLex
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
AlblineLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: hi
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Opinions on 05 UL price

Been wanting a clean UL and thinking about picking this one up, black on black and from the pics and speaking to the seller its super clean. had my local dealership ran the vin and they said its very well taken care of. Doesn't specifically say the 60k was done but its been serviced regularly and jus did at 71k and showed no known issues. lady said she thinks it was done but dealerships words services differently but the 60k isn't to big of a deal. Anyways he wants 26.5k w/ wheels which i don't care for so with the stock chromes in great condition he'll take 24k. 3rd owner but always serviced through lexus. thanks for the input

2005 Lexus LS430 w/Ultra Luxury package. 74k miles currently.This car fully loaded. I have uploaded some images to help you better understand when I mean flawless... This car has all the options so no need to list.. I have also added several mods. Please see list below...

*R-Spec Data System Controller - ASE680
*20"Leon Hardiritt Belis (20X9 +46 Fronts & 20X10 +39 Rears) also comes with Chrome stock wheels.
*Vlene body kit w/rear spoiler
*5-Zigen Modellista Exhaust (Full Chrome Cat-back) Shipped from japan. Youtube clip:
*Carson Tuned LED turn signal mirror covers.
*Clear Bra (full front/Door Handle cups/rocker panels)
*Tinted Windows (20% rear, 35%sides) with Llumar tint.
*Grazio&Co Steering wheel
*Vaistech SL2Vi (iPod Interface w/Video to Nav Monitor) & nav screen protector.
*Vizualogic headrest monitors (Each headrest monitor has a DVD dock. One headrest acts as the master or primary, so if you want both headrests to show the same video, you have to use the master/primary headrest. On my set up, it is the driver side headrest which is the primary) also comes with stock headrests.
*Lexus LS460 Plush floor mats includes Lexus all-weather mats and trunk mat.
*Lexus ashtray delete (Japan rare option)
*Lexus installed Sirius Satellite Radio
*Lexus installed Black Chrome Emblems.
*Covercraft Weathershield HP car cover

Full synthetic oil w/air & cabin filters have been replaced. Lexus has clean tittle.
Old 01-15-14, 05:33 PM
  #2  
XJSFan
Lead Lap
 
XJSFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WI
Posts: 651
Received 24 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Ouch. A little high ...
Old 01-15-14, 08:37 PM
  #3  
Jabberwock
Moderator
 
Jabberwock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 3,901
Received 203 Likes on 166 Posts
Default

Hard to price a car with a lot of custom mods. Most of the time customization and mods decrease the resale price (even with expensive mods) of any used car because the mods are typically owner taste specific.

Bone stock in mint condition commands highest value in general resale market.

Either way wholesale value on a mint 2005 UL is likely well south of $18k at this point....in September 2015s come out, a 2005 car is 10 years old.

If you love these specific mods you may be the magic buyer the seller is dreaming about so you may want to pay him a premium - maybe 23k max?..be aware it may be hard to ever get your money back out.

Last edited by Jabberwock; 01-15-14 at 08:41 PM.
Old 01-15-14, 09:04 PM
  #4  
AlblineLex
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
AlblineLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: hi
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i was thinking 23k would be my max too, kbb has it valued at 21600.......
Old 01-15-14, 10:40 PM
  #5  
chrispy
Moderator
iTrader: (21)
 
chrispy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 5,764
Received 78 Likes on 37 Posts
Default

I think that car had a lot of work done at AutoFashion in San Diego. I think the owner was on here too. Those mods probably cost him around $10k total. Mods don't add value to the car though. Sounds like it was well taken care of.
Old 01-16-14, 06:51 AM
  #6  
Lavrishevo
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Lavrishevo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,176
Received 308 Likes on 228 Posts
Default

*R-Spec Data System Controller - ASE680
Be wary of this mod. It will ruin the stock airbags.
Old 01-16-14, 08:05 AM
  #7  
1WILLY1
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (9)
 
1WILLY1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: toronto
Posts: 5,082
Received 194 Likes on 138 Posts
Default

do you have pics of this car?

Sounds like it was well modded id like to see it .
Old 01-16-14, 08:20 AM
  #8  
Coulter
Intermediate
 
Coulter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 348
Received 22 Likes on 18 Posts
Default

It's really overpriced, even though I'm sure the former owner put some money into it.

But if it's your dream car or you were planning to do every single one of these mods, than maybe it make sense to you?

To me, the car is priced about $8,000 to $9,000 over what it should be. You can find REALLY nice LS models of that vintage with low miles for $17k to $18k. Is an exhaust, body kit, and rims really worth that premium? I would think you could easily make similar mods for a lot less.
Old 01-16-14, 11:40 AM
  #9  
XJSFan
Lead Lap
 
XJSFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WI
Posts: 651
Received 24 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

I would not pay more then $17K for that car. Sorry, but most of the mods are worthless to me and most likely to many other buyers... The cat-back is ok but I would not care for any of the other items/bling. Keep looking and be patient because you will find a nice car at a much lower price.
Old 01-16-14, 05:45 PM
  #10  
AlblineLex
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
AlblineLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: hi
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

thanks everyone
Old 01-16-14, 10:08 PM
  #11  
Gene01
Lexus Test Driver
 
Gene01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 832
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

I could not see the pictures, so I had two thoughts:
1. The non-ashtray option was also available in the US, but it is/was quite rare, as you mention. If you can find the part matching your interior trim color, you can install it yourself.
2. Without a pic, it was not clear if it had the PCS option or not. That and the 18"chrome wheels would give it a complete set of factory options.
Old 01-17-14, 12:01 PM
  #12  
nautica602
Driver School Candidate
 
nautica602's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: AZ
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would say $17k max. Mods don't add value to the car. Also, you never know what issues you will run into with those aftermarket parts. You can probably mod one the way you like it for alot less then what he is asking.
Old 01-17-14, 02:02 PM
  #13  
XJSFan
Lead Lap
 
XJSFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WI
Posts: 651
Received 24 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Check out this one.

http://www.reinaintlauto.com/2004-le...30--c-1173.htm
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nysupraman
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
11
10-29-18 09:47 AM
Fish
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
4
11-23-15 04:56 PM
jaiello21
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
33
04-17-15 07:31 PM
unixadm
Lexus Vehicles Classifieds
1
07-13-10 09:33 PM
mercclk6
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
5
11-01-08 08:41 PM



Quick Reply: Opinions on 05 UL price



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:52 AM.