I haven't contacted him yet, but I am definetly going to check it out. It does seem like a good deal. He's lowered to $10,750 firm he posted.

 

It's been listed for a couple of weeks. Hey 10.7 is still a good deal. He garages it (home and work). New better quality brake pads. Says he really hates to sell it. If I were closer, I'd def take a look.

 

So it looks like the 04 Sport one is gone.

I'm going to check out this 2001:
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...delCode1=LS430

It only has 86k miles and it looks like it's been serviced by local Lexus dealers. Are the 04-06 HID projectors easy to swap into a 2001?

 

This 2004 just showed up on Craig's:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...220878634.html

Looks like it's a UL so that means it has air suspension correct?

I looked in Lexus Drivers and it has had regular oil changes. One door actuator replaced. Several batteries replaced. Timing belt done at 90k in 2013 and new engine mounts.
Also check engine lights for EVAP system. Isn't this common but pricey to fix on LS430's?

What do you guys think?SERVICE HISTORY

SERVICE HISTORY FOR: 2004 BRIAR LS430
VIN: JTHBN36F540163044
Filter History By Year
ALLAll 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2005 2004111085 MILES

DATE: 04/22/2015


REPAIR# 0739552
REPORTED BY: Superstition Springs Lexus
SERVICE: MULTI POINT INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~
SERVICE: PERFORM 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. SET TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION: PERFORM 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. SET TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS ~ ~PERFORM 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. SET TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS ~ ~ ~ ~111076 160 ALIGNMENT
SERVICE: SUSPENSION REPAIR
DESCRIPTION: SUSPENSION REPAIR ~ ~CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND OVER BUMPS ~ ~ ~ ~111076 280 REPLACE STEERING SHAFT COUPLER ASSEMBLYSUSPENSION REPAIR ~ ~SUSPENSION REPAIR ~ ~ ~ ~111076 300 REMOVE CASTER BRACKETS, PRESS OUT OLD BUSHINGS AND PRESS NEW BUSHINGS INTO BRACKETS. INSTALL BRACKET ASSEMBLIES INTO VEHICLE.109157 MILES

DATE: 11/05/2014


REPAIR# 0561508
REPORTED BY: Earnhardt Lexus
SERVICE: BALANCE TIRES (ROTATE WHEN APPLICABLE)
DESCRIPTION:
SERVICE: BRAKE GROUP
DESCRIPTION: BRAKE GROUP ~ ~CLIENT STATES HEARING BRAKE NOISE AT TIMES ~ ~ ~ ~109157 SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR DETAILS. SEE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR DETAILS.
SERVICE: DEFAULT
DESCRIPTION: DEFAULT ~ ~ROTATE AND BALANCE 4 TIRES ~ ~ ~ ~109157 ROTATE AND BALANCE 4 TIRES. LABOR TIME=1.20 120 ROTATED AND BALANCED 4 TIRES. LABOR TIME=1.20DEFAULT ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTED A LOANER ~ ~ ~ ~109157 LOANER CUSTOMER LOANER
SERVICE: INSPECT BRAKE PADS AND/OR LININGS, ROTORS AND/OR DRUMS
DESCRIPTION:
SERVICE: REPLACE ENGINE OIL
DESCRIPTION:
SERVICE: REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER
DESCRIPTION:
SERVICE: RESET SERVICE INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION:
SERVICE: ROAD TEST
DESCRIPTION:
SERVICE: SERVICE - 110,000 MILES
DESCRIPTION: SERVICE - 110,000 MILES ~ ~SERVICE - 110,000 MILES ~ ~ ~ ~109157 110K SERVICE. LABOR TIME=0.70 70 PERFORMED 110K SERVICE. LABOR TIME=0.70 REMAINING TIRE TREAD AND BRAKE MEASUREMENT LEFT FRONT EDG6RIGHT FRONT EDG6 LEFT FRONT CTR7 RIGHT FRONT CTR7 LEFT REAR EDG6 RIGHT REAR EDG6 LEFT REAR CTR7 RIGHT REAR CTR7 BRAKE105935 MILES

DATE: 03/24/2014


REPAIR# 0722757
REPORTED BY: Superstition Springs Lexus
SERVICE: LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~LOANER VEHICLE
SERVICE: MULTI POINT INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION: MULTI POINT INSPECTION ~ ~MULTI POINT INSPECTION
SERVICE: PERFORM 50,000 MILE SERV, INCLUDES REPLACING ENGINE OIL & FILTER, ROTATE & BALAN
DESCRIPTION: PERFORM 50,000 MILE SERV, INCLUDES REPLACING ENGINE OIL & FILTER, ROTATE & BALAN ~ ~100K SERVICE FLUID EXCHANGE, OBDII ENGINE SCAN, MULTI-POINT INSP & RESET MAINT LIGHT ~ ~ ~ ~105935 130 10K SERVICE.100951 MILES

DATE: 11/08/2013


REPAIR# 0708085
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
DESCRIPTION: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE ~ ~CANISTER MALFUNCTION CAUSING VSV VALVE TO STICK ~ ~R&R CANISTER ASSEMBLY, 480-216-1015
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL100257 MILES

DATE: 10/17/2013


REPAIR# 0707309
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: BODY (WINDOW/DOOR)
DESCRIPTION: BODY (WINDOW/DOOR) ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK OR UN-LOCK WITH REMOTE ~ ~OPEN CIRCUIT IN RIGHT FRONT DOOR ACTUATOR ~ ~R&R RIGHT FRONT DOOR ACTUATOR PER EXTRA CARE 480-899-8729
SERVICE: CHECK BATTERY
DESCRIPTION: CHECK BATTERY ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT VEHICLE MUST BE JUMP STARTED ~ ~BAD CELL(S) IN BATTERY ~ ~R&R BATTERY OPT CODE 190011A T1:72 T2:99 HOURS: .6
SERVICE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
DESCRIPTION: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE ~ ~POSS LOOSE GAS CAP ~ ~SMOKE TEST SYSTEM TANK SIDE SYSTEM HELD VACUUM. NO SMOKE PRESENT POSSIBLE VSV VALVE ON CANISTER STICKING AT THIS TIME NORMAL OPERATION ADVISE CUSTOMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE IF LIGHT REAPPEARS CANISTER REPLACMENT WILL BE NEEDED 4802161015
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL99832 MILES

DATE: 10/07/2013


REPAIR# 0706963
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 95000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 95000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 95000 MILE SERVICE REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, RESET REMINDERS ON NAVIGATION(IF NEEDED), ROTATE TIRES,(IF APPLICABLE), COMPUTERIZED ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~95000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED REPLACE ENGINE OIL WITH OIL FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY SERVICE, INSPECT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR CONDITION A
SERVICE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
DESCRIPTION: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE ~ ~VEHICLE HAD EVAP CODES, GAS CAP DIDNT SEEM TO TIGHTEN RIGHT ~ ~R&R GAS CAP DELETED CODES IF ENGINE LIGHT RETURNS FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS WILL BE NEEDED 4-216-1015
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL95480 MILES

DATE: 06/20/2013


REPAIR# 0703296
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: * LUBE OIL & FILTER
DESCRIPTION: * LUBE OIL & FILTER ~ ~CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER, INSPECT FLUID LEVELS. ~ ~ ~ ~OIL CHANGE
SERVICE: * ROTATE TIRES
DESCRIPTION: * ROTATE TIRES ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUEST ROTATION OF ALL FOUR TIRES ~ ~DUE TO TIME AND/OR TIME ~ ~TIRE ROTATION
SERVICE: BRAKES
DESCRIPTION: BRAKES ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES FIRMLY THERE IS A GROANING SOUND FROM BRAKES ~ ~ ~ ~FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE AFTERMARKET. PADS STILL IN GOOD SHAPE. BRAKE PADS MAKING GROANING NOISE
SERVICE: ENGINE
DESCRIPTION: ENGINE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT LATELY THE FUEL ECONOMY HAS BEEN APPROX 11MPG THAT SHE CALCULATED, ADVISE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATED LOW FUEL ECONOMY ~ ~TEST DROVE VEHICLE DID NOT NOTICE ABNORMAL GASOLINE USAGE CLEANED ENGINE AIR FILTER IN INTEREST OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. NO ADDITIONAL WORK NEEDED RECOMMENDED OR PERFORMED
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL 480-216-1015
SERVICE: TIMING BELT
DESCRIPTION: TIMING BELT ~ ~TIMING BELT AND DRIVE BELT REPLACMENT ~ ~TIMING BELT DUE TO MILEAGE ~ ~TIMING BELT V889882 MILES

DATE: 01/07/2013


REPAIR# 0697512
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 85000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 85000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 85000 MILE SERVICE REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, RESET REMINDERS ON NAVIGATION(IF NEEDED), ROTATE TIRES,(IF APPLICABLE), COMPUTERIZED ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~85000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED REPLACE ENGINE OIL WITH OIL FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY SERVICE, INSPECT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR CONDITION A
SERVICE: BATT.FAILED LOAD TST
DESCRIPTION: BATT.FAILED LOAD TST ~ ~DURING INSPECTION, TECHNICIAN FOUND BATTERY FAILED LOAD TEST. BELOW LEXUS SPECIFICATIONS. ~ ~BATTERY HAS BAD CELL(S) ~ ~TESTED, CHARGED, RETESTED AND FAILED. OP CODE 190011A 0.6 REPLACED 12/28/11 684984 T1-71 T2-73 C1CP
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL84379 MILES

DATE: 09/04/2012


REPAIR# 0693302
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 80000 MILE SYN SERV
DESCRIPTION: 80000 MILE SYN SERV ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 80,000 MILE SYNTHETIC SERVICE REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, RESET NAVIGATION REMINDERS(IF NEEDED),ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), COMPUTERIZED ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~80,000 MILE SYNTHETIC SERVICE PERFORMED E ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY SERVICE, INSPECT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR CONDITION AND THICKNESS INSPECT AIR AND A/C FILTERS, INSPEC
SERVICE: BODY (WINDOW/DOOR)
DESCRIPTION: BODY (WINDOW/DOOR) ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT CENTER CONSOLE LID IS HARD TO OPEN ~ ~ ~ ~ADVISED OF REPAIR
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL78628 MILES

DATE: 04/09/2012


REPAIR# 0688477
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 75000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 75000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 75000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~75000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER(IF APPLICABLE), RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, REPLACE ENGINE AND CABIN FILTERS, ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY
SERVICE: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT
DESCRIPTION: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT IF DRIVERS SEATBELT IS NOT BUCKLED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CHIME THAT IT ISN'T ~ ~ ~ ~NO AUDIO CHIME FOR THIS SPECIFIC YEAR AND MODEL
SERVICE: COUPONS
DESCRIPTION: COUPONS ~ ~MATURE LEXUS COUPON FOR 15% OFF
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL76775 MILES

DATE: 02/17/2012


REPAIR# 0686658
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL
SERVICE: FRT SUSP/DRIVE AXLE
DESCRIPTION: FRT SUSP/DRIVE AXLE ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SEEMS TO RIDE ROUGH AND ISN'T VERY SMOOTH ANYMORE, PLEASE ADVISE ~ ~TEST DROVE AND FELT RESONANCE FROM ENGINE DURING CERTAIN ENGINE LOADS/SPEEDS. FOUND ENGINE MOUNTS COLLAPSED. ~ ~REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS.
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~LOANER CAR ALL74985 MILES

DATE: 12/28/2011


REPAIR# 0684984
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: CHECK BATTERY
DESCRIPTION: CHECK BATTERY ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT AAA HAD TO COME OUT AND JUMP START VEHICLE, BATTERY WAS REPLACED 01/25/11 RO# 673359 ~ ~BATTERY FAILED LOAD TEST. C0PP ~ ~TESTED, CHARGED, RE-TESTED. FAILED. REPLACED BATTERY. 190011A FOR .6 T1-01 T2-7373025 MILES

DATE: 11/07/2011


REPAIR# 0683382
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 70000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 70000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 70000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~70000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED REPLACE ENGINE OIL WITH OIL FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY SERVICE, INSPECT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR CONDITION A
SERVICE: COUPONS
DESCRIPTION: COUPONS ~ ~MAILER COUPON FOR 15% OFF SERVICE
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~CHECK INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT ALL67015 MILES

DATE: 02/25/2011


REPAIR# 0674502
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 65000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 65000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 65000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~65000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER(IF APPLICABLE), ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY SERVICE, INSPECT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR CONDITION AND THICKNESS IN
SERVICE: COUPONS
DESCRIPTION: COUPONS ~ ~15% OFF DISCOUNT FOR PROBLEM WITH 60K
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~INFORMATION ON PROPER FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.LEXUS.COM/FLOORMAT S.66813 MILES

DATE: 01/25/2011


REPAIR# 0673359
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: CHECK BATTERY
DESCRIPTION: CHECK BATTERY ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT VEHICLE MUST BE JUMP STARTED TO GET RUNNING, BATTERY REPLACED 01/13/10 ~ ~FOUND THAT BATTERY FAILED LOAD TEST DUE TO FAILURE CODE 983P ~ ~R&R BATTERY AND CHECKED CONDITION OF CHARGING SYSTEM. OP#190011+A T1-01 T2-73 .6
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~INFORMATION ON PROPER FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.LEXUS.COM/FLOORMAT S.61847 MILES

DATE: 10/05/2010


REPAIR# 0669503
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 60000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 60000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 60000 MILE SERVICE ($687.95) ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~60000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED REPLACE ENGINE OIL WITH OIL FILTER, RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT, ROTATE TIRES(IF APPLICABLE), ROADFORCE BALANCE AND INSPECT CONDITION OF TIRES, PERFORM BATTERY LOAD TEST AND BATTERY SERVICE, INSPECT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR CONDITION A
SERVICE: BODY DIAGNOSIS
DESCRIPTION: BODY DIAGNOSIS ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT, PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE (LEXUS EXTRA CARE) ~ ~OPEN CIRCUIT IN LEFT FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSY ~ ~REPLACED LEFT FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSY
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~INFORMATION ON PROPER FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.LEXUS.COM/FLOORMAT S.
SERVICE: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION: LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE FOR MAINTANCE/REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE ~ ~. ~ ~PROVIDED LEXUS LOANER VEHICLE56803 MILES

DATE: 06/11/2010


REPAIR# 0665646
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 55000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 55000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 55000 MILE SERVICE ($219.95) ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~55000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~INFORMATION ON PROPER FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.LEXUS.COM/FLOORMAT S.51662 MILES

DATE: 02/17/2010


REPAIR# 0661409
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 50000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 50000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 50000 MILE SERVICE ($219.95) ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~50000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED
SERVICE: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR MAT ADVISORY ~ ~ALWAYS CHECK FOR PROPER FIT/SIZE OF DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IN VEHICLE.NEVER DOUBLE STACK FLOOR MATS IN ANY VEHICLE. IF FOUND DOUBLE STACKED,IMPROPER FIT OR WRONG FLOOR MAT, IT WILL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN TRUNK AREA FOR SAFETY. ~ ~NEVER INSTALL FLOOR MAT UPSIDE DOWN DRIVERS AREA. AFTERMARKET OR NOT, NEVER STACK FLOOR MATS. ~ ~INFORMATION ON PROPER FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.LEXUS.COM/FLOORMAT S.49971 MILES

DATE: 01/13/2010


REPAIR# 0660187
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: CHECK BATTERY
DESCRIPTION: CHECK BATTERY ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES VEHICLE WILL NOT START, PLEASE CHECK (RO649223 ON 03/07/09 AT 36,061) ~ ~BATTERY FAILD LOAD TEST. WARRANTY CODE 88PP ~ ~R & R BATTERY OP 190011A T1-71 T2-7249616 MILES

DATE: 01/07/2010


REPAIR# 0659960
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: ACCESSORIES
DESCRIPTION: ACCESSORIES ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES PLEASE CHECK BLUE TOOTH, AT TIMES BLUE TOOTH DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE CHECK ~ ~ ~ ~COULD NOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN AT THIS TIME.
SERVICE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
DESCRIPTION: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE (LEXUS EXTRA CARE) ~ ~FOUND THAT GAS CAP IS DEFECTIVE DUE TO LACK OF SPRING TENSION. ~ ~HOOKED UP SCANTOOL AND FOUND P0456 SMALL LEAK IN EVAP SYSTEM SMOKE TESTED SYSTEM THEN TESTED GAS CAP FOUND THAT CAP IS BAD. R&R GAS CAP AND CLEARED ALL CODES. VSA1UM576646459 MILES

DATE: 11/04/2009


REPAIR# 0657661
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 45000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 45000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 45000 MILE SERVICE (NO ENGINE AIR FILTER OR A/C FILTER) ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~45000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED41329 MILES

DATE: 07/29/2009


REPAIR# 0654245
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 1ST OIL CHANGE
DESCRIPTION: CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 1ST OIL CHANGE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS FIRST CPO LUBE, OIL, FILTER (NO CHARGE) ~ ~DUE BY TIME AND/OR MILEAGE ~ ~PERFORMED FIRST LUBE,OIL,FILTER ON CPO. OP CODE 001011
SERVICE: CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES PLEASE CHECK DRIVER SIDE FRONT VISOR (LIGHT IS NOT WORKING) LEXUS EXTRA CARE. SOP IN ~ ~L/F VISOR HAS AN INTERNAL OPEN CIRCUIT. ~ ~REPLACED L/F VISOR ASSEMBLY. CHECKED OPERATION. OK AT THIS TIME. (VSA1T03430)36523 MILES

DATE: 03/19/2009


REPAIR# 0649652
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ~ ~CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE L.MIRROR WILL NOT FOLD WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT OFF ~ ~ ~ ~R&R THE L/F OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY,24753 MILES

DATE: 05/22/2007


REPAIR# 0028216
REPORTED BY: Lexus of Chandler
SERVICE: 10000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM
DESCRIPTION: 10000 MILE SERVICE NON WARRANTY-NON OEM ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 30000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~30000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED TIRE MEASUREMENTS IN MM LEFT FRONT EDGE 5 RIGHT FRONT EDG 5 LEFT FRONT CTR 8 RIGHT FT CTR 8 LEFT REAR EDG 5 RIGHT REAR EDGE 5 LEFT REAR CTR 8 RIGHT REAR CTR 8 BRAKE MEASUREMENTS IN MILLIMETERS, PAD REMAINING 5 713392 MILES

DATE: 10/06/2005


REPAIR# 0311958
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION: AIR CONDITIONING ~ ~INSPECT A/C FILTER, REPLACE IF NECC ~ ~MAINTENANCE SERVICE ~ ~REPLACE ENGINE AIR & A/C FILTERS
SERVICE: FRONT/REAR BODY
DESCRIPTION: FRONT/REAR BODY ~ ~CLIENT STATES REAR SEAT VANITY MIRROR NOT COMING DOWN EASILY ~ ~LEFT REAR VANITY MIRROR WON'T OPEN, LATCH BROKEN 743991 .3 9A 12 81340-50160-A1 ~ ~REPLACE MIRROR
SERVICE: RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION: RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY ~ ~CLIENT STATES RADIO RECEPTION HORRIBLE BETWEEN HERE AND PAYSON ~ ~RADIO RECEPTION NORMAL ~ ~SEE SERVICE ADVISOR. B
SERVICE: ROTATE & BALANCE
DESCRIPTION: ROTATE & BALANCE ~ ~ROTATE AND BALANCE 4 TIRES ~ ~ ~ ~ROTATE & BALANCE5078 MILES

DATE: 01/10/2005


REPAIR# 0191283
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 5000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 5000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUESTS 5000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE ~ ~5000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED 010150 .61090 MILES

DATE: 08/26/2004


REPAIR# 0177072
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: 1000 MILE SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: 1000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~CUSTOMER REQUEST 1000 MILE SERVICE ~ ~ ~ ~COMPLETED 00101025 MILES

DATE: 06/10/2004


REPAIR# 0168721
REPORTED BY:
SERVICE: PRE-DELIVERY INSPECT
DESCRIPTION: PRE-DELIVERY INSPECT ~ ~PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. ~ ~ ~ ~PERFORMED PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION OP CODE 001013

 

Just for clarity in my opinion the difference between a sport non sport is not that different. Either one rides with the legendary lexus LS ride I have had both

 

the only colors that rock in a ls430 imo are the white and burgundys

 

This is my observations on the service data posted and the craigslist ad, for what its worth:

This car is an ML, not a UL (there is no headlight washer and no rear seat controls on rear armrest).

Other than having to glean through all of the BS warnings about floor mats, this is what has been replaced on this car up until 2 years ago (in chronological order, early to later):

• Left mirror
• Left front visor
• Gas cap
• Battery (5 times that I counted)
• Left front door lock
• Engine mounts
• Timing belt
• Right front door lock
• EVAP canister
• Steering shaft coupler
• Caster bracket bushings (control arm bushings)

5 batteries over the lifetime in Arizona is probably not that unusual. Heat kills batteries much faster than cold weather does.

So this is a Briarwood. I'd really like to see this car in person. I must be getting old because I think those chrome wheels look great on the darker colors, especially in sunlight.

I'm guessing that the 2nd owner (got the car late 2008?) was a woman judging by the many comments in the service records. If so, I doubt that this car was beat on, at least up until two years ago.

There are no service records for the last two years. At least at Lexus. I'm wondering if the person selling the car is a relative of the 2nd owner or is perhaps, the third owner? I'd be asking the person selling the car what history he/she has of it and where the maintenance has been performed for the last two years.

Overall, a well documented vehicle. Have two owners (or even 3) doesn't bother me as it does some on this forum. The maintenance records are more important.

I think it's a little overpriced for a private party sale. $9500 would be a good deal IMHO. But everybody's price point is different.

As always, do your due diligence, and if the car checks out I think it will be a winner for you.

Good luck...

 

Thanks for all your observations. I texted the seller and he said the car belongs to his grandparents. He sent me a CarFax report and it shows 4 hours and not two as he posted on Craig's. I've attached the PDF of the CarFax,
Haha yeah seem like every visit they had a warning on the floor mats.
Yeah the frequent battery replacement is not too surprising here in Phx.
I might check it out tonight and if everything checks out I would have it checked by Lexus with PPI and I would offer 9.5k.

 

Some more food for thought. Looks like prices have come down recently. Here is the results from three different internet pricing guides:

Kelley Blue Book:


NADA:


Edmunds:


I tried to get the configuration as close to what I think the car has based on being an ML. (Probably almost identical to mine except for color and chrome wheels).

You might want to print these out and bring them with you. Or better yet, go online and generate your own copy. I cropped out alot of the information that was present.

Another thing to ask is if the car had the 120K service performed on it. I'd be surprised if it did. Ask for documentation on that. My starting point might be at $8500 now but if everything checked out I'd certainly pay up to $10K if it was really nice and needed nothing...

 

Just read the carfax. First owner had it less than a year. Wonder if it was a dealer demo vehicle? Looks like the grandparents bought the car in May 2014. They might have been told by the dealer (Superstition Springs Lexus? Looks like it was always purchased there) that they were the second owner. I suspect they did not have access to Carfax to check this out before purchase.

Gives you another bargaining chip. I still think the car is worth looking into regardless of the number of owners...

 

Thanks for all your input! I didn't get to check it tonight but hopefully tomorrow I can.

 

Find anything yet? You want to do just AZ? There are ways to buy a car long distance. See if the seller will drop the car off at a Lex dealer for an inspect. Get service records online (or have them email). Get him/her to do a FaceBook chat. They answer questions, you can hear the engine run, check the paint, etc.

 

I am a poker player. There is an old saying when playing poker, "Study Long,you Study Wrong." I think you will miss several great ones before you grab one that ends up being a lemon. You are over thinking this, Un-clench your grip on the money and get a car. I did, and I love it.

 

The interesting thing is I saw a comment that 5 batteries is not unusual for AZ, due to heat...but one incident was a replacement in Jan 2011, and a failure in Dec. Do OEM batteries typically only last 11 mos. in AZ? Then, it was replaced 2/12 again? Then 1/13, then 10/13. imho it sounds like the symptom is being treated, not the root cause....the above is 1/11 to 10/13 and 4 batteries.....

wonder if the 10/13 battery is still in there?

edit just googled and there were some comments that a battery could fail in just 3 yrs. due to the heat in AZ....don't see any comments about a few mos such as the 3-11 above....

This was a funny service call

CUSTOMER STATES THAT LATELY THE FUEL ECONOMY HAS BEEN APPROX 11MPG THAT SHE CALCULATED

 

My Lexus batteries failed in less than 2 years in Phoenix, on a regular basis. The Lexus batteries had a very good warranty. I'd get the car jumped and drive it directly to my Lexus dealer. They would install a new battery, check the system, and restart the warranty for free! I got free batteries for years until I got caught away from home on a trip and had to get another battery. Don't worry about the LS having to have batteries replaced frequently. I currently use Costco batteries and just replace them every 18 months regardless of condition for free. Not a problem money wise and I know there is nothing wrong with the car.