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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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Are you going to see the car in person and test drive it? Sorry, I ddn't read all the posts. If not.....a whole different story.
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Not seeing any car in person is a big deal! For an 8 hr drive ... if I were interested... I'd try to leave a deposit to hold for a day.....and...... I'd be there already and would have decided.
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If it wasn’t black, I’d be driving up from San Antonio

its Saturday, so hope you got a deposit on it and are on your way.
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Old Jun 20, 2020 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rmawyer
If it wasn’t black, I’d be driving up from San Antonio

its Saturday, so hope you got a deposit on it and are on your way.
You do not really think the car is still for sale over 4 years later do you?
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Old Jun 20, 2020 | 10:38 AM
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Stop in Tulsa
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Old Jun 20, 2020 | 10:42 AM
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Related Thread strikes again.
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Old Jun 20, 2020 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 430SLOwner
You do not really think the car is still for sale over 4 years later do you?
too much surfing. :-)
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Old Jun 22, 2020 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rmawyer
too much surfing. :-)
happens to the best of us
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(1) "Supply and demand", has driven 1993-1998 used Supra prices, to unbelievably, crazy, high levels. (2) Toyota & Lexus cars, have an absolutely large, and intense, "following" (3) The styling, of the LS430, is still, extremely, sharp, good, great, looking, IMO (4) Everybody, wants a "perfect" used car, but "perfect", is very hard to find, and costs more, when you do find it. (5) The minute, a car like this, suddenly sells, to someone else, while you hesitate, then you'll know, the higher price, was worth it (6) "Age related" depreciation, has already been "completed" on this car. (7) The condition, of the car, determines, how great a value, it really is... And the typical owner, of an LS430, took incredibly good care, of it, drove it easy, and paid a premium for service, at the Lexus dealer.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by aeggroup
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Hi Guys.

I need a help with my price negotiation. I found 2005 LS 430 perfect condition with NAVI and ML, 88K miles. Dealer's asking price is 15,200. It is Lexus Dealer. After all negotiation he's price is $14K and they will do timing belt job or 13,200 without the job. The car is in Flint Grey in mint condition on pictures. It's about 8 hours drive from me and I'm not sure about the price. How is that price sounds to you ? Any help/opinion ? Thanks.
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(1) "Supply and demand", has driven 1993-1998 used Supra prices, to unbelievably, crazy, high levels. (2) Toyota & Lexus cars, have an absolutely large, and intense, "following" (3) The styling, of the LS430, is still, extremely, sharp, good, great, looking, IMO (4) Everybody, wants a "perfect" used car, but "perfect", is very hard to find, and costs more, when you do find it. (5) The minute, a car like this, suddenly sells, to someone else, while you hesitate, then you'll know, the higher price, was worth it (6) "Age related" depreciation, has already been "completed" on this car. (7) The condition, of the car, determines, how great a value, it really is... And the typical owner, of an LS430, took incredibly good care, of it, drove it easy, and paid a premium for service, at the Lexus dealer.
You do know that you are commenting on a question that was asked over 4 years ago....
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 10:02 AM
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I was replying, to a current thread, June 2020, but my cell phone, scrolled me, to a 4 year old thread.

So, to answer your question, yes...

Now... how do I move this reply, to that brand new thread?

Lol
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Originally Posted by G21UZ
I was replying, to a current thread, June 2020, but my cell phone, scrolled me, to a 4 year old thread.

So, to answer your question, yes...

Now... how do I move this reply, to that brand new thread?

Lol
Just leave a new message there. And, if you are looking for a low mileage LS430, maybe check out the one listed on the marketplace with 64,000 that looks excellent in its pictures....
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 10:10 AM
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I would walk. The LS430 was a very popular car, so lots of them are out there. Well maintained, low mileage cars are not that hard to find.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/...134452939.html
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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No, I'm "stuck" on GS400s, (only), and have not yet, "graduated" to LS 430s, nor any other Lexus. Lol.

I saw the newer post, made by a LS430, enthusiast, and tried to reply..

Oh well. Lol.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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[QUOTE=aeggroup;9393637]Hi Guys.

I need a help with my price negotiation. I found 2005 LS 430 perfect condition with NAVI and ML, 88K miles. Dealer's asking price is 15,200. It is Lexus Dealer. After all negotiation he's price is $14K and they will do timing belt job or 13,200 without the job. The car is in Flint Grey in mint condition on pictures. It's about 8 hours drive from me and I'm not sure about the price. How is that price sounds to you ? Any help/opinion
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