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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Hi guys, I live in Alberta, Canada, and I am looking at purchasing an RX. I was looking at this add on Kijiji:

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?A...nJ4lj%2B%2FQo*

but the kms is very low. I know our province has an issue with people rolling back odometers to get a higher price for their used vehicles. 12,800 is pretty high for a 2001, but if the 85k is real then it would be worth it.

The question is, how can I assure myself that number is real?
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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carfax?
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I can get you a free carfax if you give me the VIN #. I have a car dealership myself.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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You can ask for service history and each time the vehicle goes in for service, odo is recorded. This also give clues to how the vehicle was used over years.

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Also, the Lexus website can give you the service history from Lexus dealers, at least in the U.S., but I don't know if it is provided to non-owners plugging in the VIN.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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No special grill in Canada or is it replaced or a fake Silver Sport?
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Someone else bought it, I guess it was a good deal and I have to act faster if I see another one
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