tallcaguy

Suggest we keep this going to pass along info on possible 430's for sale by other people (not CL members). Moderator? There's an 04 Base (or Premium) in San Jose (CA) listed on Craigs. 81k, one owner CA car, full dealer service. White. Looks very nice. Asking 9,500. Phone/text is 408-217-3335.

yoitskenn

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I would have made an offer if it wasn’t the base. I want the backup camera.

but if base model is what you’re after, it looks like a nice clean car.

tallcaguy

I think it's a Premium. Has parking sensors, seats are both heated and cooled. Doesn't say but probably has a Smart Key.

An option is to replace the stereo head unit. Do the stereo/NAV upgrade which includes a high resolution screen. Back up images would be much sharper. Have state of the art NAV, cell phone connect, etc. High quality speakers are a lot cheaper than ML units.

I really like my 04 ML Sport but am halfway tempted to buy a low mileage 05-06 Premium. Do the stereo/NAV/cam upgrade. Problem is that then I have to do the Sports suspension conversation.

Preference is Flint Mica or Blue Onyx. Otherwise I'd look at this one.

yoitskenn

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I just want the screen. Car doesn’t look complete without the screen.

tallcaguy

Agree on screen. You can get a replacement stereo head unit w/ screen. Can include state of the art NAV too. Looks great and much sharper images. At least out here, $9,500 really is a killer price for a one owner dealer service CA car. If it was one of my color preferences, I'd probably buy it and do the stereo upgrade and OEM (or aftermarket) Sports conversion.

tallcaguy

Down to 9,200. He obviously wants to sell it. Just texted him. Too bad it's not Flint Mica or Blue Onyx.

05ls430518

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Dude I know I love the blue onyx favorite color of the ls430's.

onthelo

Yeah been seeing this white one for a few times now for sale. Looks clean in the pictures and pricing well that is a great price. I paid ALLOT more then that for my 04 ML with 69k miles on it out here. They are harder to come by and esp. original owner cars if that's what your looking for. For me I didn't want that color interior I already have it in my ML350 and its a pain to maintain in the few months of rain we get. Happy with my interior choice. There was an 05 I believe at the Fremont Lexus dealer for around 11k looked pretty nice but again same color interior.

tallcaguy

I texted him. Nothing back. Yeah agree on color combo and upkeep. Someone should offer him mid 8's and see what happens.

I also paid a lot more for my 04 ML Sport. I watched private ads for months. Sport is hard to find so went dealer when one showed up. In the year that I've owned, have done some repairs but nothing big. I've driven a couple of 460's. Nice cars but just don't feel as well built. My wife was def not a Lex fan when I bought the 01. She drove it and showed a little interest. Surprised her w a very nice 330 that she drives daily. She's a Lex fan but now I'm worried. Found a picture of an LC500 on the kitchen counter. On a Post it, she'd written "very nice car".