lazor79

In the market for an 08 LX and hoping someone in the group has purchased recently or has some guidance. I'm looking for something with 40-60k miles, and I'm flexible on options. Looks like most listings on Autotrader are in the mid to upper $40ks. I think I trust Edmunds, and they list one with 45k miles as about $40k for dealer retail and $43k certified. Clearly there's a disconnect between listings and Edmunds. Who's closer to reality? I know these are rare and command a premium, but what are my chances of getting one at edmunds pricing? If Edmund's trade-in value($35k) is to be believed, the dealer has $10k or more to move within. Even if I cut that in half, the dealer could still come down a few k and still make a few as well.

Found a fairly-loaded example with about 45k miles for $45k. Do you think I could get them closer to $41k? Thanks for your advice!

tkbalt

I would worry more about maintenance record and condition than price. I have an 09 with 80K that has been dealer serviced - bought it 3 years ago with 47K on the clock - and it is still looks / runs as new.

You should be looking for (in my opinion) an immaculate example, low miles, and a verified maintenance record at a lexus dealer. Was the 30K service done - oil changes every 5K, etc.? Any body work? Clean CarFax?

Know that you are likely going to have to pay a bit more for a vehicle that is far above the average 2008....

If your "fairly loaded example" has all of those things I mentioned above, $45 might be a fair price. If it does not - keep looking.

HuskerTX

Condition rules the day. I just paid $41K for a 2009 with 73K on it. It was pristine. A couple $ thousand either way and I still would have bought it, as it was in the condition I was looking for.

Buy for condition - a few months from now, you won't remmber what you paid anyway.