My 2005 arrived today
03-03-17, 05:13 PM
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My 2005 arrived today
Car was shipped from Florida. 2005 with 50,900 miles. One owner - purchased and serviced at Lexus dealer in Sarasota. Very clean.
I sold my black 2005 about 6 months ago (52k miles) - and missed it. Was happy to find this one
Few photos from dealer site, and a few from me.
I sold my black 2005 about 6 months ago (52k miles) - and missed it. Was happy to find this one
Few photos from dealer site, and a few from me.
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03-03-17, 08:19 PM
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Went to the Lexus site for history - and it looks like the timing belt was done - am I reading this right? I can call or go to dealer tomorrow to verify - would be great if this was done already.
Repair# 0459353reported by: Wilde Lexus of Sarasota
Service: ENGINEdescription: ENGINE ~ ~WATER PUMP - TIMING BELT WITH ACCY BELT
Service: MAINTENANCEdescription: MAINTENANCE ~ ~ENGINE AIR FILTER AND A/C FILTER
Service: POWER STEERING FLUID CHANGEdescription: POWER STEERING FLUID CHANGE ~ ~POWER STEERING FLUID CHANGE
Service: MAINTENANCEdescription: MAINTENANCE ~ ~ENGINE AIR FILTER AND A/C FILTER
Service: POWER STEERING FLUID CHANGEdescription: POWER STEERING FLUID CHANGE ~ ~POWER STEERING FLUID CHANGE
03-03-17, 08:35 PM
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If it's listed as being done in the Lexus database I wouldn't worry about it. It's done. There are several Wilde dealerships in the SE Wisconsin area and they have a pretty good reputation around here (WIlde Toyota's BBB rating is A+)...
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03-03-17, 09:21 PM
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thanks! Very cool - nice bonus, I had no idea it was done - Yes! they were amazing to deal with. I bought car sight unseen - and it was better than they described. Very cool company to deal with.
03-03-17, 11:12 PM
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Nice find. Congratulations on the new car!
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03-04-17, 05:47 AM
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Congrats! Another sweet twin brother of mine color combo-wise!
Maybe get the coolant and brake fluid replaced?
I always wondered, is it official, that at the first or 90k timing belt change, Lexus only does the belt and water pump, and leaves the idler, tensioner pulley, and tensioner? The only dealer who suggested it to me stated the $1400 does just the two parts, the others are done next time....
Maybe get the coolant and brake fluid replaced?
I always wondered, is it official, that at the first or 90k timing belt change, Lexus only does the belt and water pump, and leaves the idler, tensioner pulley, and tensioner? The only dealer who suggested it to me stated the $1400 does just the two parts, the others are done next time....
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03-04-17, 06:31 AM
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Thanks! - good idea ... and yes,
that is what the Toyota dealer told yesterday - timing belt and water pump.
that is what the Toyota dealer told yesterday - timing belt and water pump.
Congrats! Another sweet twin brother of mine color combo-wise!
Maybe get the coolant and brake fluid replaced?
I always wondered, is it official, that at the first or 90k timing belt change, Lexus only does the belt and water pump, and leaves the idler, tensioner pulley, and tensioner? The only dealer who suggested it to me stated the $1400 does just the two parts, the others are done next time....
Maybe get the coolant and brake fluid replaced?
I always wondered, is it official, that at the first or 90k timing belt change, Lexus only does the belt and water pump, and leaves the idler, tensioner pulley, and tensioner? The only dealer who suggested it to me stated the $1400 does just the two parts, the others are done next time....
03-04-17, 06:38 AM
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A little ditty about BBB ratings, almost everyone has a A+ rating. When the BMW dealer broke my sensor wire and denied it, they wouldn't respond to me, BMWNA, and so I went to the BBB. They were NOT accredited, and didn't respond. So the rating went down to C-. Lo and behold, I get a call, "This wasn't handled properly, what can we do to make things right?" I said send me a check for $13. Guy goes that's not a problem, but we can do more, can't we do an oil change or something? (are you joking, I would never trust them to touch my car again) So I say how about.....(a $1,400 job)? He goes, yeah, we can do that. But after thinking about it, I'd rather pay an indie $850, than to have this BMW dealer do it for free, or touch my car, ever again. And when I accepted the check for $13, their rating went back to A+. So I wouldn't put too much into it. In other words, in college, if you get a F on something, it stays with you, you can't simply erase it like that....
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03-04-17, 12:30 PM
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A little ditty about BBB ratings, almost everyone has a A+ rating. When the BMW dealer broke my sensor wire and denied it, they wouldn't respond to me, BMWNA, and so I went to the BBB. They were NOT accredited, and didn't respond. So the rating went down to C-. Lo and behold, I get a call, "This wasn't handled properly, what can we do to make things right?" I said send me a check for $13. Guy goes that's not a problem, but we can do more, can't we do an oil change or something? (are you joking, I would never trust them to touch my car again) So I say how about.....(a $1,400 job)? He goes, yeah, we can do that. But after thinking about it, I'd rather pay an indie $850, than to have this BMW dealer do it for free, or touch my car, ever again. And when I accepted the check for $13, their rating went back to A+. So I wouldn't put too much into it. In other words, in college, if you get a F on something, it stays with you, you can't simply erase it like that....
03-04-17, 12:36 PM
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I kinda like Yelp, if an establishment has a lot of reviews....then I feel the star avg is valid, and trust it....but I admit the BBB seems to have the ability to get people to answer. But once their rating gets dinged, I don't think it's ok to restore to A+ after it's resolved so to speak, just like if you got a 1 star at yelp. I first noticed when I was looking for so called unauthorized Omega watches at a discount. There is a place that has a A+ rating, but then they are slammed every which way on google, yelp, etc. I can't imagine sending someone money for a watch like $6k, then getting ripped off, and having little recourse, then again I can't afford to go to the mall and pick it up for retail either lol
03-04-17, 02:27 PM
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How you guys can get these low mileage cars unless through the Lexus dealership itself baffles me. These cars would bring premium stupid dollars if sold at a Lexus dealership here in Florida. The best of luck to you and enjoy your great find. PS.... I'm not knocking the car, but although subjective, I wouldn't buy any car with the very popular light Lexus interior. Black, Grey, or Saddle were the only colors I could deal with. The dye from my Jeans get on the light leather and it's impossible to remove. Enjoy!
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03-13-17, 08:56 AM
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Thanks - Yes, I tend to look for one owner low mileage - there seem to be plenty out there in FL. My last 2005 had appx 42k on it - and it was 10 years old.
I prefer the darker interiors as well.
I prefer the darker interiors as well.
How you guys can get these low mileage cars unless through the Lexus dealership itself baffles me. These cars would bring premium stupid dollars if sold at a Lexus dealership here in Florida. The best of luck to you and enjoy your great find. PS.... I'm not knocking the car, but although subjective, I wouldn't buy any car with the very popular light Lexus interior. Black, Grey, or Saddle were the only colors I could deal with. The dye from my Jeans get on the light leather and it's impossible to remove. Enjoy!