Value Question
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Value Question
I own a 2009 SC430 Pebble Beach that I purchased new from a dealer in CA. My husband says I should sell it because I never drive it enough. It has 13,000 total miles and always been maintained by Lexus. The dealership says it’s the best one they have ever seen.
I am reluctant to part with it but have no idea of its value. Any suggestions as to what is worth would be appreciated. This is my first time on the forum so I don’t have much experience with pricing. Looking on the internet I can’t find any PB series or ones with so low miles.
San
I am reluctant to part with it but have no idea of its value. Any suggestions as to what is worth would be appreciated. This is my first time on the forum so I don’t have much experience with pricing. Looking on the internet I can’t find any PB series or ones with so low miles.
San
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I agree with GmanSC assessment, it’s in the ballpark. I’ll add there are variables however that will dictate price. Color for example is a big one, both interior and exterior, even the condition of PB floor mats’ embroidery. For example, the PB edition in 09 was in Mercury Metallic was limited to 300 units. Then there are things such as modifitions, for example, spare tire kit versus standard run flats. Wheels: Standard vs Premium. Mileage is also a big one. Your low miles are a true plus mark as long as paint has no chips and glass has no pits. Finally, private party versus dealer in other words retail vs wholesale. BTW dealers always say you have the nicest one, but typically only offer wholesale, for the nicest ones, then turn around and sell them for the nicest profit. While you may have an emotional attachment, they have a bottom line reality. To gauge the market in your area, one of the first things you should do is see what, or should I say how much, your dealer will offer. Then consider timing and weather. Your statement above sounds as though there is no rush, can you wait for the right offer while time slowly erodes value? Spring and summer sell convertibles, not so much winter, except maybe in Florida.
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I own a 2009 SC430 Pebble Beach that I purchased new from a dealer in CA. My husband says I should sell it because I never drive it enough. It has 13,000 total miles and always been maintained by Lexus. The dealership says it’s the best one they have ever seen.
I am reluctant to part with it but have no idea of its value. Any suggestions as to what is worth would be appreciated. This is my first time on the forum so I don’t have much experience with pricing. Looking on the internet I can’t find any PB series or ones with so low miles.
San
I am reluctant to part with it but have no idea of its value. Any suggestions as to what is worth would be appreciated. This is my first time on the forum so I don’t have much experience with pricing. Looking on the internet I can’t find any PB series or ones with so low miles.
San
i live in the Melbourne Fl area and my wife just told me she is interested.
let me know...I will send you a private message.
does it look like this one?
i tried to send you a private message but it is disabled.
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Don’t forget there is a Classified cars-for-sale sub forum here at Club Lexus. 
a great place to discover interest in your car. Lexus Vehicle Classified albeit there are rules for using the classified ads.
a great place to discover interest in your car. Lexus Vehicle Classified albeit there are rules for using the classified ads.Last edited by VVTiBob; Jan 26, 2018 at 05:51 AM.
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I live in St Augustine FL. The photo above of the silver with cream interior is the car. It has badges in the outside and console stating pebble beach. It has the original pb floor mats and another set that has never been used. The dealer wants it for a trade but I don’t have an interest in trading it.
Not sure how to turn on my email on this site and didn’t know it I should include it in this reply.
San
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I previously owned a 2009 Pebble Beach SC430, and I traded it in to my local Lexus dealer in Feb of 2015. Mine sounds identical to yours -- it was in showroom condition and had 14K miles at the time. I got $34K in trade for it. The Lexus dealer sold it immediately (they had a buyer waiting), and I would guess they got $40K or so for it.
I honestly think you could get anywhere from $30-35K for yours if you sell it yourself. You would probably get trade offers of around $25K from a dealer, I would guess.
And yes, all of the 2009 Pebble Beach models came in silver exterior with Ecru interior. The wood in the car is totally black (no grain to be seen), which looks quite striking next to the cream colored interior. All of these also came with Tourmaline wheels (the only year they were offered as OEM on an SC430, I believe).
Good luck!
I honestly think you could get anywhere from $30-35K for yours if you sell it yourself. You would probably get trade offers of around $25K from a dealer, I would guess.
And yes, all of the 2009 Pebble Beach models came in silver exterior with Ecru interior. The wood in the car is totally black (no grain to be seen), which looks quite striking next to the cream colored interior. All of these also came with Tourmaline wheels (the only year they were offered as OEM on an SC430, I believe).
Good luck!
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Thanks for the information riknchar, it seems right. I might list it on Autotrader just to see what response I get. The car is so nice it might be best to just keep it if the right buyer who can appreciate the quality of this car doesn’t come along.
San
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I live in St Augustine FL. The photo above of the silver with cream interior is the car. It has badges in the outside and console stating pebble beach. It has the original pb floor mats and another set that has never been used. The dealer wants it for a trade but I don’t have an interest in trading it.
Not sure how to turn on my email on this site and didn’t know it I should include it in this reply.
San
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the first was a test and it is working now.
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I paid $30k 18 months ago for a 08 PB with 18k miles on it. Chipped in the front and some small windshield pitting.
very happy with the car/deal. $30-35k for a mint near new sc would be fair IMO.
beat sonic and radio head and is rear sway bar and Michelin pilot super sports would be on the car immediately if it were mine.
I also put put in a Bosch AGM battery to better take not running the car for several weeks at a time.
very happy with the car/deal. $30-35k for a mint near new sc would be fair IMO.
beat sonic and radio head and is rear sway bar and Michelin pilot super sports would be on the car immediately if it were mine.
I also put put in a Bosch AGM battery to better take not running the car for several weeks at a time.
