Buying **NONcertified** LS460 at LEXUS ???
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Im not sure, but I was amazed that they sold it to me. The finance guy said that it qualifies for the platinum warranty so I bought it. I even asked him to double check because its a 2011. Its already paid off, had the control arms done hood shocks and some other stuff.
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I work at a GM dealership so it might be different but for a vehicle to qualify as a certified used every single part has to be a GM part. If it even has a non GM air filter it can't be sold as a certified vehicle. We have had tp wait days tp get a air filter or cabin filter just to be able to sell the vehicle as certified.
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For me, buying a CPO vehicle worked out well. The first night I had it I noticed some of the buttons around the infotainment screen were unlit. The whole unit was replaced. Other CPO repairs from most recent to least recent:
REPLACE BOTH FRONT KNUCKLE/BALL JOINT ASSEM - due to leaks
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR
Front upper and lower control arms replaced
REPLACE BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER : CHECK ALIGNMENT, Leak problem.
Also, spark plugs hadn’t been replaced at 60K. That was done for free.
So some repairs and peace of mind. Worth it to me.
I’m now at almost 104K miles. I intend to drive this car for as long as I can without repairs becoming a major issue. The driving experience is simply superior to the car rentals and courtesy vehicles I’ve had.
REPLACE BOTH FRONT KNUCKLE/BALL JOINT ASSEM - due to leaks
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR
Front upper and lower control arms replaced
REPLACE BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER : CHECK ALIGNMENT, Leak problem.
Also, spark plugs hadn’t been replaced at 60K. That was done for free.
So some repairs and peace of mind. Worth it to me.
I’m now at almost 104K miles. I intend to drive this car for as long as I can without repairs becoming a major issue. The driving experience is simply superior to the car rentals and courtesy vehicles I’ve had.
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Please excuse this if I posted in the wrong place.
I'm considering getting back into a Lexus LS460. The one that I'm considering is at a Lexus dealer. It's a 2014 with 40,000 miles on it but does not come as a Certified Pre Owend. Sales lady said that was one of the ways to keep the asking price down on it, and it IS priced considerably less that similar LS460s.
I know Lexus/Toyota are known for reliability. Since it's a a 2014, I assume the 2 years of wants extension would be up soon anyways. What are you thought on this?
Thanks!
I'm considering getting back into a Lexus LS460. The one that I'm considering is at a Lexus dealer. It's a 2014 with 40,000 miles on it but does not come as a Certified Pre Owend. Sales lady said that was one of the ways to keep the asking price down on it, and it IS priced considerably less that similar LS460s.
I know Lexus/Toyota are known for reliability. Since it's a a 2014, I assume the 2 years of wants extension would be up soon anyways. What are you thought on this?
Thanks!
If the car is still for sale and you still have an interest in it, you may wish to keep in mind that you are close to a very important date. The last day of the month, the last day of the quarter, and the last day of the year, Sales people may be working to meet quota or get over a hurdle for a bonus. Sales manager may be working towards similar. Well researched that the best deals may be made by a buyer on or just before the last day of the month. https://www.autotrader.com/car-revie...e-month-228362Dealers have told me used cars as well as new sometimes may be had for the best deal at month end. One GM told me that if below the sales goal, make any deal to get closer, if at the sales goal, make any deal to get a cushion. If above the sales goal, make any deal as it's all gravy. He said when a $1000 salesperson's bonus or a $10,000 sales manager's bonus may be dependent on it, sales have taken place at prices at a loss for the individual sale itself. Ownership may not be happy with that individual sale, but looks at the big picture. If a new car, ownership may be getting factory sales incentives which may more than make up selling units below invoice to reach sales numbers to qualify.
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