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Clean appearing '05 Sport edition...opinions on price

Old 07-01-17, 08:32 AM
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Default Clean appearing '05 Sport edition...opinions on price

I know nothing about the value of these cars..thought I'd ask.

Seems high.

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/6191634333.html
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After full inspection tire brakes suspension good 10,500-11,500
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Car is in buffalo, no good for rust. Ad says never seen winters, yet looks like a shared driveway with no garage...prolly would pass...
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Car is in buffalo, no good for rust. Ad says never seen winters, yet looks like a shared driveway with no garage...prolly would pass...
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Originally Posted by Johnhav430
Car is in buffalo, no good for rust. Ad says never seen winters, yet looks like a shared driveway with no garage...prolly would pass...
Thanks for the input all.

Actually, it is quite common for folks up here to put away nice cars. Another LS I looked at said no winters and sure enough, it was super clean underneath.

The owner called back. Said only reason he bought it was previous owner also stored it. He himself put it in his 3 car garage.

It's just over 1 hr away. I'll post results if I go look at it.
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Originally Posted by warminwisc
After full inspection tire brakes suspension good 10,500-11,500
Agree. Also TB done at 115 so not the best attention to service.
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that is one clean ls and rare color combo, but these can be had for under 10k, just be patient.
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Had both Sport and non sport but non UL. Sport is rare and after driving mine desirable. Its an hour away whats yur time worth. He at least did belt alot of folks don't.
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That is my car, I meant only an hour away buy it for 10,500
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Originally Posted by warminwisc
Had both Sport and non sport but non UL. Sport is rare and after driving mine desirable. Its an hour away whats yur time worth. He at least did belt alot of folks don't.
I was hoping a current or former Sport edition owner would weigh in with their thoughts.

Agreed on the TB service...I've seen many cars for sale where it wasn't done.
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Again, overpriced, $10k is a good ballpark if everything were up to snuff, but again, for a car this age, if it were me, FLA, etc., not Buffalo. I've not seen one myself, but if you search the forum, there are rust problems on LS430s.
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I know there was some door rust.
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Originally Posted by wnyjazz
I was hoping a current or former Sport edition owner would weigh in with their thoughts.

Agreed on the TB service...I've seen many cars for sale where it wasn't done.
The Sport is what I would call "luxury firm". Unlike the stock suspension, there is some road feedback. There's a lot less roll on a freeway ramp. Does very well at higher speeds. Virtually no difference on a good highway. It's definitely not a BMW (ha ha) but it's a great combo of comfort and performance.
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good review. I really noticed no negatives

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