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Looks very nice, very well could hit that price. Didn't look at the history but the seller is in WI. It's only potential downfall is it may have spent quite some time on salted roads. Freaks me out, being a west coast dude.
Wow, @Romanova , you are more diligent in your shopping than I am. You and I have both pondered what we could get for ours, but for me the problem is I would just want another one.
Based on the insanity of the last 2 years, this is hitting $25k+ for sure. It is barely touched, though that can be good and bad. Little electric and moving plastic parts don't like to be over-used.....or under-used, but this car has seen a garage life for sure so probably not a big deal. @S8ULATR , I'm a west coast kid too, but wouldn't worry about the salt on this one. At 39k and remember the people who bought these new were never buying their only car. More than likely this thing sat in the winter condo in Mission Viejo, made runs for pastries and prescriptions, and then the owner had it shipped back when they got older and sold the condo.
I don't like black/black, but one thing about this one, and maybe they only did this on UL's, but the steering wheel wood matches the dash; their is another thread on here about how that's a thing with top-line sedans is to mismatch the wood. I wouldn't like it, but I guess it's a thing.
Also cool, made in March 2006...this could well be one of the very last out the door before they converted the line to 460's.
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@CA2WALS430 you're probably right. I didn't even look at the Carfax, know MV Lexus well! Wonder if perhaps the selling dealer bought it at auction and Carfax has them listed as the "second owner". Either way, wow, what a find! I'll be watching this auction, you're right, this market will (should) yield $25k +.
"This 2006 Lexus LS430 was first registered in California and remained registered in the state through 2022."
So, never been driven on salted roads.
If anyone wants a "new" LS430, then this is pretty much it.
I'm surprised at the black leather in California though.
It'll be interesting to see what it goes for.
Ok, gents, so my "money" is on $30k. Gentlemen's bet? This one is a beauty.
While I am interested to see, I am also depressed. My 430 dreams are crushed. In 2019 this would have topped at about $23k and I was waiting for ones like this to drop, but now......oh well. My 04 is beautiful and runs amazing. Then again, I am single and hitting 50 next month and never really went through a "mid-life" period.....hmmmm.....does spending $200 on an exact scale model replica of my car count? Yes, I did do that.
@CA2WALS430 you're probably right. I didn't even look at the Carfax, know MV Lexus well! Wonder if perhaps the selling dealer bought it at auction and Carfax has them listed as the "second owner". Either way, wow, what a find! I'll be watching this auction, you're right, this market will (should) yield $25k +.
Haha, they were probably your neighbors and you never knew it. This thing may have been sitting right next door to you.
I don't see this going for over $ 25K. There are too many other nice ones out there for far less. I personally would not pay basically a $ 10K premium for the ultra low miles. For example, there is a real nice '05 UL with PCS + radar cruise for sale now in Oregon at $ 16K, 103K miles. A better deal, in my opinion. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...484406134.html
I don't see this going for over $ 25K. There are too many other nice ones out there for far less. I personally would not pay basically a $ 10K premium for the ultra low miles. For example, there is a real nice '05 UL with PCS + radar cruise for sale now in Oregon at $ 16K, 103K miles. A better deal, in my opinion. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...484406134.html
You just have to look at the pricing trends for previous examples on BaT. The previous LS430 on BaT when for $22k and it had some issues. This one, with the mileage and condition should command more money.
After lurking around here on and off for last year I got reality check on the price of these cars.
I'm guessing seller will get top dollar.
Maybe $30k like posted above but I don't know this car as good as ya'll do as far as features, options, pricing, location, color,, etc and all the other stuff that seems to affect price.
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I don't see this going for over $ 25K. There are too many other nice ones out there for far less. I personally would not pay basically a $ 10K premium for the ultra low miles. For example, there is a real nice '05 UL with PCS + radar cruise for sale now in Oregon at $ 16K, 103K miles. A better deal, in my opinion. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...484406134.html
It really will be interesting to see what it goes for. There are a lot of boxes that this car has checked that will appeal to the BAT "true car person" crowd that may not even be looking for an LS. Things like the low mileage, the Carfax, the effectively one owner and the fact that it has been dealer serviced and lived in Southern California are big ticket items. BAT attracts a lot of people, and a lot of people with big money. Spending $30k for a car that may be worth $20k at a small used car lot, but getting the rush of outbidding someone on a relatively rare example is enough justification for some....
No matter what this goes for, it will be well bought in my opinion.
Yup ! This one is going to go big, I believe. For those that don't frequent BAT, the last hour (especially the last 10 minutes) is really the exciting time. The bids just start piling in and often the auction gets into overtime (believe it adds two minutes with each bid or something like that). Very fun to watch, and this one ends on Memorial Day, worth a break from the bbq to watch !
It really will be interesting to see what it goes for. There are a lot of boxes that this car has checked that will appeal to the BAT "true car person" crowd that may not even be looking for an LS. Things like the low mileage, the Carfax, the effectively one owner and the fact that it has been dealer serviced and lived in Southern California are big ticket items. BAT attracts a lot of people, and a lot of people with big money. Spending $30k for a car that may be worth $20k at a small used car lot, but getting the rush of outbidding someone on a relatively rare example is enough justification for some....
No matter what this goes for, it will be well bought in my opinion.
Good points. SoCal cars are very sought after. Also, like I mentioned earlier, built in March 2006, so this could truly be one of the last ones ever made. Regardless of climate, there will always be a huge market for black/black. Lots of points in this pup's favor.
Yes... 30 big ones is certainly not out of the question for a low mileage Cali car. The current price means nothing. As mentioned above... the last 10 minutes will bring the price to reality. No one is stealing this one!
Another LS430 on BaT
