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Used car.
In the market for a $15000 Lexus. Can I find a LS worth buying. Or is the es a must in said price range.
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It really depends upon the maintenance, repair history of the car. The powertrains can easily go 300k. How far are you willing to travel? You'll have a larger selection of ES. Also. they are two very different cars. For one, fuel economy is 15 city/25 hwy in the LS.
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I would travel 200 miles for a 1 owner. Not so sure gas is a issue. Was more concerned that for $15k. A LS might need a lot of work.
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There are LS460's out there in the $15K range. But keep in mind, these cars are going to be at least 13 years old or older. While they're great cars, they're going to need repairs. I took a look around and every one in your price range was either wrecked, or crazy high mileage and 2 or more owners. There may be a unicorn out there if you are in no rush and are willing to have it shipped, but $15K would be the beginning of the costs IMPO. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by R Z
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There are LS460's out there in the $15K range. But keep in mind, these cars are going to be at least 13 years old or older. While they're great cars, they're going to need repairs. I took a look around and every one in your price range was either wrecked, or crazy high mileage and 2 or more owners. There may be a unicorn out there if you are in no rush and are willing to have it shipped, but $15K would be the beginning of the costs IMPO. Good luck.
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I just paid $14,000 for a 2014 LS 460 AWD with 298,000 miles. Facebook marketplace. You can find them.
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DANG, that's a lot of miles, which is my subjective opinion. I have a '13 that barely broke 90K miles last week.
OP, if you find one w/in your budget, I would personally look to see when the C arms were replaced. Also if it's air suspension, check to see if there's any records of if/when they were replaced. I recently swapped out both front air struts & paid 20% of your entire car budget, but was well worth the expense, rather than swapping them to coils. GL! |
Are they really going for that much? I have a 2011 with 69,442 miles on it. Depending on how our cashflow is when my daughter heads to college, I may sell it later this year to buy something else I have my eye on.
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Gather your maintenance records. that should help get top dollar for your low mileage/desirable car.
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A used car dealer friend of mine is currently selling my 2010 LS SWB with 129k miles. He said I should get $15k. California car and here’s what I’ve done to it. Belt Tensioner - Dayco (89380)
Idler pulley - Dayco (89537) Serpentine Belt - Bando (6PK2100) Water Pump - Aisin (WPT187) Thermostat - Aisin (THT005) Radiator - Denso (2219223) Gates Lower radiator hose (23477) Gates Upper Radiator Hose (23478) Idler pulley upper- Dayco (89537) Idler pulley lower - Dayco 89580) Toyota Super Long Life Coolant - 00272SLLC2 x 3 Toyota Valve Cover gaskets - Right - 11213-38030 Toyota Valve Cover gaskets - Left - 11214-38020 Toyota Spark Plug Gasket (11193-38020) x 8 Toyota Throttle Body Gasket (22271-50050) NGK Plugs DFH6B-11A Denso coils K&N Air Filter 33-2381 x 2 Fuel pump spacer gasket (23224-38010 x 2) Fuel pump insulator (23915-46011 x 2) O-Ring (90301-A0029 x 4) Pulsation damper gasket (23279-74010 x 4) 8 Control Arms 2 sway bars 4 KYB Struts and mounts Vline2 CarPlay Lexus new warranty door panels and center console New Alternator Michelins (4) 20k miles ago Valley pan re-sealed |
Forgot to add:
2 Trans fluid drains and one full drain at the dealer, and a brake fluid replacement out of the reservoir |
Originally Posted by swfla
(Post 11440618)
Gather your maintenance records. that should help get top dollar for your low mileage/desirable car.
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