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Old 06-14-03, 06:47 AM
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* Burnished Gold Metallic
* Mark Levinson
* Navigation system (2001 update costing $400; includes Canada)
* Wood & Leather steering wheel
* O-Z Racing 17" wheels (5)
* Owned & exclusively driven by retired automotive Engineer
* No smoking inside the car ... ever.
* 23,000 miles
* About as close to a new GS 430 as you can get with one previously owned.
* Ann Arbor, Michigan area
* MSRP = $54,158
* Purchased 7/25/2001
* 25 months & 27,000 miles of basic warranty remain
* 49 months & 47,000 miles of Powertrain warranty remain

$33,000

Serious inquiries please Email me
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Old 06-15-03, 09:09 AM
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I would value your thoughts on the current market for my GS 430.
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Old 06-15-03, 11:13 PM
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I've seen your car going for 34k to 37k in SF Bay Area...would that help answering your question?
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Old 06-15-03, 11:27 PM
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Yup, I'd have to say high 30k. Maybe 37-38K.
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Old 06-16-03, 06:31 AM
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Thanks for the input.

Sights adjusted.

If someone showed up with $38K, they could drive off with a low-mileage, like-new GS 430.
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Old 06-20-03, 07:15 AM
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No inquiries.

* Wrong price?
* Wrong color?
* Wrong location?
* Wrong wheels?
* Bad national economy?

Something must be wrong; I see this as a terrific value for an outstanding car.
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Old 06-20-03, 08:17 AM
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Bad economy is probably the reason but buyers are still out there looking for a bargain. It's a buyer's market on everything from cars to houses, etc. If you really want to sell your car, you may have to consider dropping the price below what you think it's worth or below the market value, checkout www.Edmunds.com for more information.

If you can post additional information like when the car was purchased and how much is remaining on the factory warranty (basic and powertrain), that may peak some curiosity.

Good Luck.
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Old 06-20-03, 08:36 AM
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Kvoman,

Thanks for the advice. Ad has been modified.
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Old 06-26-03, 02:08 PM
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... And price reduced.
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Old 06-26-03, 07:37 PM
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man, i think this is a very good price for the car!
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Old 06-26-03, 07:51 PM
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i tell u thats is an awesome price 4 that car but not 2 many peopel can show up with that kind on money, i know i would in a sec if i could... good luck 2 u.
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I may be cutting my own throat, but I have to wonder about the credibility of the claims of high resale value (low depreciation) of Lexus.

This is a cream-puff GS 430 at an excellent price, but no inquiries from this listing, or from Autotrader.
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Originally posted by Drive4Fun
I may be cutting my own throat, but I have to wonder about the credibility of the claims of high resale value (low depreciation) of Lexus.

This is a cream-puff GS 430 at an excellent price, but no inquiries from this listing, or from Autotrader.
trust me it has a lot to do with the economy. i still remember back when economy was good, your car would be gone in no time
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Nice car. Good price.

I'd have to say that the color is probably not the most choice...esp around here (CL). Black, silver, or white would be more appealing.

If you got really desperate, I'd consider it but my 00 GS is doing just fine.

Best of luck.

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Old 07-01-03, 11:10 PM
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I know the formatting sucks but it looks like your pricing is dead-on with private party. I've never paid over trade in from an individual though.

2001 Lexus GS 430 4 Dr STD Sedan
Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail
National Base Price $30,575 $33,033 $35,302
Optional Equipment $4,027 $4,358 $5,180
Leather and Wood Steering Wheel $156 $169 $201
Mark Levinson Audio System $645 $698 $830
Memory System $239 $259 $308
Heated Front Seats $229 $248 $294
Navigation System $1,041 $1,126 $1,338
Compact Disc Changer $562 $608 $723
Power Moonroof $531 $574 $683
Leather Seats $624 $676 $803
Color Adjustment
Light Brown $-70 $-76 $-81
Regional Adjustment
for Zip Code 77546 $-192 $-208 $-222
Mileage Adjustment
23,000 miles $209 $209 $209
Condition Adjustment
Clean $0 $0 $0
Total $34,549 $37,316 $40,388

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