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Old 11-04-16, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by program1
Wow! You know everything!
Not really, but I do like to have all the information I can get before making large purchases
Old 11-09-16, 01:44 PM
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I found this one and am closing in on $33k.
its missing the 2nd key fob and has a full Invidia Exhaust. I can deal with replacing the exhaust but requested they get a 2nd key and program it.

Is this fair?

http://www.vancouvertoyota.com/used/Lexus/2014-Lexus-GS+350-a9a8d8700a0e0a1733aaeffa6f946666.htm
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Originally Posted by CouveGS
I found this one and am closing in on $33k.
its missing the 2nd key fob and has a full Invidia Exhaust. I can deal with replacing the exhaust but requested they get a 2nd key and program it.

Is this fair?

http://www.vancouvertoyota.com/used/...fa6f946666.htm
Looks good, although RWD and no cold weather package. I guess you can get away without those options in WA. Seems like a decent price for a '14 F-Sport. It might be a good idea to have an independent PPI done on the car, just in case.
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The 20k service was performed at the Local Lexus dealership in August so would that suffice? Do you know if Lexus would keep a record of what was done at that service?
Old 11-09-16, 03:29 PM
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I'm back. Just bought a GS 350 Awd Fsport 2014 with 21,000 miles 33600 from Route 10 Lexus. I went to Englewood to see the black on black I had a appointment but when I got there the car was being driven by a salesman and wouldn't be back until the next day . He had me drive the white with the Cabernet interior, it smelled like smoke and the interior was dingy, when we got back the manager came over and wanted to either buy the white one for 36 or buy the black on black unseen for the selling price . Needless to say I went off and left the dealership and went to Lexus of route 10 they had the liquid platinum with Cabernet interior he came down on the price and gave me the tire and rim package for free. Glad I did my homework.

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after 5 years ,a infinity M45 and a Audi A7
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The Toyota dealership where this is for sale also put new brakes and Tires so the major wear items have been attended to.
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Originally Posted by CouveGS
The Toyota dealership where this is for sale also put new brakes and Tires so the major wear items have been attended to.
I just ran the service history...they seem to have taken care of everything except possibly this rattle - I don't see a resolution. If there is a rattle, I believe it's caused by the trim piece around the window switches, and there's an easy fix for that on the forum. You might want to try bringing a rap CD to see if they fixed it

REPAIR# 0630707
REPORTED BY: Kuni Lexus of Portland
SERVICE: F. DR TRIM PNL ASSY/RETAINER
DESCRIPTION: F. DR TRIM PNL ASSY/RETAINER ~ ~GUEST STATES VERY NOTICABLE RATTLE FROM LEFT FRONT DOOR, HEARD ON ROUGH ROADS OR SONGS WITH BASE. ~ ~POOR FIT OF DOOR PANEL CAUSING FREE PLAY IN PANEL ~ ~24822 POOR FIT OF DOOR PANEL CAUSING FREE PLAY IN PANEL 670301 60 CONFIRMED THAT THE RATTLE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY. ATTEMPTED TO INSULATE DOOR PANEL WITH NO RESULT. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE WITHOUT THE DOOR PANEL INSTALLED AND
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Thanks for pulling that! Are you able to send me the full report to Shaun.z.hoyt@gmail.com?

QUOTE=Dave144239;9675616]I just ran the service history...they seem to have taken care of everything except possibly this rattle - I don't see a resolution. If there is a rattle, I believe it's caused by the trim piece around the window switches, and there's an easy fix for that on the forum. You might want to try bringing a rap CD to see if they fixed it

REPAIR# 0630707
REPORTED BY: Kuni Lexus of Portland
SERVICE: F. DR TRIM PNL ASSY/RETAINER
DESCRIPTION: F. DR TRIM PNL ASSY/RETAINER ~ ~GUEST STATES VERY NOTICABLE RATTLE FROM LEFT FRONT DOOR, HEARD ON ROUGH ROADS OR SONGS WITH BASE. ~ ~POOR FIT OF DOOR PANEL CAUSING FREE PLAY IN PANEL ~ ~24822 POOR FIT OF DOOR PANEL CAUSING FREE PLAY IN PANEL 670301 60 CONFIRMED THAT THE RATTLE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY. ATTEMPTED TO INSULATE DOOR PANEL WITH NO RESULT. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE WITHOUT THE DOOR PANEL INSTALLED AND[/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by CouveGS
Thanks for pulling that! Are you able to send me the full report to Shaun.z.hoyt@gmail.com?
I can. I just sent it in PDF format.
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I will be passing on that one. Some iffy repairs that make me think it was involved in an unreported accident.

The search continues here in the NW
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Ok I might have found a good one. I need your help with pricing. I will be driving 3 hours to see the car so I want to feel good about pricing before making the drive.

What do you think is fair? I was thinking of going in for $34000+ tax title licensing.
Quick list:
L-cert 2013 F-sport AWD 32k Nebula Grey with Black leather
Blindspot and cold weather package, no ML.

http://www.lexusofbellevue.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2013-Lexus-GS_350-4dr_Sdn_AWD-Bellevue-WA/2850732273
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Old 11-14-16, 01:46 PM
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It's been for sale for over a month. I would try for lower than $34K. Good luck!
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Their best price was 35888, I offered 34000. With tires and brakes at 60% and over 30k miles, I think that's fair at 34k. I will see what they say.


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