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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 06:53 AM
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$17,8k for 06 looks to be luxury model with 60.5k miles on it. Wow that's a bit pricey.
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...8076/overview/

Maybe 10-12k? I really don't know.
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:13 AM
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$17,8k for 06 looks to be luxury model with 60.5k miles on it. Wow that's a bit pricey.
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...8076/overview/

Maybe 10-12k? I really don't know.
Similar miles (60,692) for sale not too far away ... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=257140426
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:53 AM
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Too bad it's laser and not radar cruise
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New Jersey car. . Easily could be a snowbird/retiree in Florida, but would want to see the underside for rust. 20K miles and no service records since then. Lots of 2006 listing out there at $12K+ and not moving. But would be nice for someone to check it out, given the rarity of a 2006 UL. ;-)

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This is the only forum I've ever been on that is so obsessed with service records and if there is one undocumented service the car might as well be in the scrap yard.
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jharris400
This is the only forum I've ever been on that is so obsessed with service records and if there is one undocumented service the car might as well be in the scrap yard.
Haha I'm guilty of this too, i check everything.
used car market is rampant in roll back miles also many people just don't care for their vehicles.

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I disagree, i think odometer rollback is a car like the LS430 ( or most modern cars) would be virtually impossible , unless you had some seriously advanced knowledge of how the digital odometer was programmed


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Haha I'm guilty of this too, i check everything.
used car market is rampant in roll back miles also many people just don't care for their vehicles.

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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by weldthedif
I disagree, i think odometer rollback is a car like the LS430 ( or most modern cars) would be virtually impossible , unless you had some seriously advanced knowledge of how the digital odometer was programmed
It's really easy actually, hell there are services that will change it for $30 to whatever you state it should be. It's for putting a higher or lower mileage cluster in a vehicle that has a failed original, Ive done more than 20 Chevy clusters and 4 Mercedes S class ones too. Usually customers prefer stuff works and nothing is altered number wise
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Originally Posted by weldthedif
I disagree, i think odometer rollback is a car like the LS430 ( or most modern cars) would be virtually impossible , unless you had some seriously advanced knowledge of how the digital odometer was programmed
a friend of mine was going to sell his 2015CT with lots of highway miles and a guy i know (asking for advice) that sells cars for a living mentioned for $200 he's got a guy that can turn back the miles.
I wanted to vomit. My friend passed on it.
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 02:36 PM
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Cigarette smell bother anyone? Service history says it's been treated for it. I asked the salesman for a nose test before i trek out 4 hours to go see this.
Still pricey but their not autonation




http://www.lexusofwinterpark.com/aut...k-fl/42032481/

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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 430SLOwner
Similar miles (60,692) for sale not too far away ... https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=257140426

Thanks Mr430 sir, I'm taking a look at it now.
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomin
Cigarette smell bother anyone? Service history says it's been treated for it. I asked the salesman for a nose test before i trek out 4 hours to go see this.
Still pricey but their not autonation




http://www.lexusofwinterpark.com/aut...k-fl/42032481/
Before I bought mine, looked at one which had smoke remediation, but it still reeked. But, who knows? If smell is not bad to you might still use concern that a more smell sensitive family member may not be able to tolerate it as it is, and it may get stronger to negotiate lower price. (Likely some prospective customer already took issue.) Car does look very nice in its pictures....
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomin
Thanks Mr430 sir, I'm taking a look at it now.
Be careful. Read a few unflattering reviews about the dealer....
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jharris400
This is the only forum I've ever been on that is so obsessed with service records and if there is one undocumented service the car might as well be in the scrap yard.
Not trying to sound like a jerk, but what should we be obsessed with when buying a used car? Especially a 13yr old (or older) car... I do not think we are more obsessed here compare to other car forums but what do I know...

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$17,8k for 06 looks to be luxury model with 60.5k miles on it. Wow that's a bit pricey.
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...8076/overview/

Maybe 10-12k? I really don't know.
If one do not see the odometer, and assuming the condition are about equal, I am not sure you can feel if an LS has 50K vs 100K (and probably vs 150K). Again assuming the condition are about equal (for example, no blown shocks which may indicate higher miles). My LS has ~136K and I get compliments from people who rode in it. Is this new? How old is the car? How many miles? No way.... 15 years old car? Especially the UL/CL with the thicker glass which should be quieter than "regular" LS.

Having said that, $17K is too high imho. You can buy one with 100K miles, replace a bunch of parts to make it like new (new shocks, new seat foams, professionally cleaned the interior and exterior etc etc) and still have plenty of cash left. Or..... buy 2 LS with higher miles...

My driver side seat foam is a bit "flat" compare to passenger side, but plenty comfy for long trips. That is the only thing that kinda bug me, beside the car seems to be dirty all the time... but that is the price of having a small kid...

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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 08:45 PM
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They lowered it $1000 since first posting,
service posted front control arms have play.
How much does that cost to fix?
I definitely think they need to lower a couple more.
it looks nice though. im hoping to pull the trigger on this one.
http://www.lexusofwinterpark.com/aut...k-fl/42032481/
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