My 2005 LS430 arrived today
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From: ms
I discovered about 2 years ago that Florida was the place to shop for automobiles especially luxury automobiles. Lots of wealth in Florida, especially the east coast, and lots of late model, well serviced, low mileage cars available.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Sarasota, FL
I discovered about 2 years ago that Florida was the place to shop for automobiles especially luxury automobiles. Lots of wealth in Florida, especially the east coast, and lots of late model, well serviced, low mileage cars available.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
By the way, don't rule out the west coast of Florida. There is a lot of wealth in the Naples to Sarasota region too.
My '05 came from an Audi dealership in Orlando who had taken it as a trade-in and it had never been near an auction. Great car. As always, caveat emptor. Vehicle history is everything.
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From: WI
Agree, with one caveat - be VERY, VERY careful shopping in Miami/Ft Lauderdale from a non major dealer. I got tired of finding deceptive claims on various cars I tried to buy there. Auction cars seem to be the biggest problem area.
By the way, don't rule out the west coast of Florida. There is a lot of wealth in the Naples to Sarasota region too.
My '05 came from an Audi dealership in Orlando who had taken it as a trade-in and it had never been near an auction. Great car. As always, caveat emptor. Vehicle history is everything.
By the way, don't rule out the west coast of Florida. There is a lot of wealth in the Naples to Sarasota region too.
My '05 came from an Audi dealership in Orlando who had taken it as a trade-in and it had never been near an auction. Great car. As always, caveat emptor. Vehicle history is everything.
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From: Illinois
I just found out about the My Lexus site - and on there it is showing the 90k was recommended, but doesn't say it was done?
Dealer Reported 08/09/2013 Lexus of Palm Beach 39806 0755692 RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - 39806 RECOMMEND REPLACING TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE SEALS, COOLANT, FRONT BRAKE JOB, THROTTLE BODY/FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING
Dealer Reported 08/09/2013 Lexus of Palm Beach 39806 0755692 RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - RECOMMENDED SERVICE - 90K SERVICE - 39806 RECOMMEND REPLACING TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE SEALS, COOLANT, FRONT BRAKE JOB, THROTTLE BODY/FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING
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From: WI
I agree with JffGRY706 as far as the best year LS430...
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From: MI
Yes!!
This is my 3rd car from FL - and just like you said, the prices, condition, etc - so much better IMO ...
This is my 3rd car from FL - and just like you said, the prices, condition, etc - so much better IMO ...
I discovered about 2 years ago that Florida was the place to shop for automobiles especially luxury automobiles. Lots of wealth in Florida, especially the east coast, and lots of late model, well serviced, low mileage cars available.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
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very clean car! the whole interior looks brand new
a bit far for you but California has a similar used car market. I just picked mine up for a steal out of Beverly Hills.
I discovered about 2 years ago that Florida was the place to shop for automobiles especially luxury automobiles. Lots of wealth in Florida, especially the east coast, and lots of late model, well serviced, low mileage cars available.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
Just recently I compared used RX350 prices in Florida compared to Lexus of Memphis and found prices in Florida $3K, $5K and up to $8K less for comparable models. In 2012 I purchased my 2012 Camry SE (5K miles) from Lexus of Palm Beach for $8K less than I had previously found anywhere.
Local dealers in Memphis purchase late model cars in Florida and ship them to Memphis for resell.
I'll never purchase another vehicle from any local dealer---I'll always shop in Florida.
