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Old 03-22-21, 09:00 PM
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OK guys I just found this 2014 ES350 60,000mi. It doesn't have the ultra package I wanted, it does have premium package and asscesory pack. What I like about the car it was sold and maintained by the same Lexus dealer to the original leassor and to the second owner till traded in now. The second owner bought it as L certified pre own vehicle at around 30,000 so it was warrantied pretty much up till now, which most likely anything that came up was taken care of by the dealer. It does have black leather which is the color seats I wanted. The price is very good based on blue book, and what iv'e seen the past month,asking $16,400. Please take a look and give me some opinions.

Used 2014 Lexus ES 350 for sale in Sarasota, FL 34233: Sedan Details - 574286881 - Autotrader

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Originally Posted by st1800
From my recollection of going through the same process 4 years ago, and ended up with ‘14 ES 350 UL, the GS was pretty nice, lots of options, but I think there were a few more things to go wrong. The GS F Sport was pretty rough riding, and I didn’t think that would serve me well for the next 5-9 years. If money was no object i would've bought an LS.
Why I miss my ES. The GS is very rough riding. That's the thing about the ES350 U/L. It gives you everything in the ES350 and you never are dissatisfied every time you get in the car.

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Originally Posted by vetdoc
OK guys I just found this 2014 ES350 60,000mi. It doesn't have the ultra package I wanted, it does have premium package and asscesory pack. What I like about the car it was sold and maintained by the same Lexus dealer to the original leassor and to the second owner till traded in now. The second owner bought it as L certified pre own vehicle at around 30,000 so it was warrantied pretty much up till now, which most likely anything that came up was taken care of by the dealer. It does have black leather which is the color seats I wanted. The price is very good based on blue book, and what iv'e seen the past month,asking $16,400. Please take a look and give me some opinions.

Used 2014 Lexus ES 350 for sale in Sarasota, FL 34233: Sedan Details - 574286881 - Autotrader

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https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
That's the Lowest equipped ES350 you can get. No Navi even. Just so you know.

This is about what you want for the price. Miles wise and Equipment. Not A U/L. Light interior tho. If you just wait and keep looking you will find it.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/837040862/overview/

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=579084945&zip=33781&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D33781%26city%3DPinellas%2BPark%26startYear%3D2013%26incremental%3Dall%26endYear%3D2014%26modelCodeList%3DES350%26makeCodeList%3DLEXUS%26listingTypes%3DUSED%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26location%3D%255Bobject%2BObject%255D%26state%3DFL%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26relevanceConfig%3Ddefault%26searchRadius%3D300%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&listingTypes=USED&startYear=2013&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2014&modelCodeList=ES350&makeCodeList=LEXUS&searchRadius=300&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode1=ES350&clickType=listing
U/L

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

What's the most you want to spend? Use Auto Trader, Cars.com, Cargurus, Carfax for Sale Search engines. If each one put up 3 new 2013 - 2014 per day in a 300 mile radius, That's 12 new listings per day, x 30 days in 1 month. = 360 new listing per month.

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This Lexus seems better. It's Certified, and that's got to better than just "As-is"? Though, I don't know how legally binding they are? Any problems with rust being in a very humid climate? It is 7 years old. Just for fun, look at other brands that have similar models to the ES and GS, unless you're pressed for time? Get whatever color, options and anything else you want? You're spending a lot of money for an older used car. I paid a lot for my 2015, though mine was way under K.B.B. Almost, too low. Get the best deal you can. A car sitting at a lot that doesn't motivates the dealer. Doesn't anybody buy from private parties, anymore? It saves money. But in this time, I can see going to a dealer? Lastly, run the VIN#, no matter what car you buy.
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Originally Posted by oreguyd
This Lexus seems better. It's Certified, and that's got to better than just "As-is"? Though, I don't know how legally binding they are? Any problems with rust being in a very humid climate? It is 7 years old. Just for fun, look at other brands that have similar models to the ES and GS, unless you're pressed for time? Get whatever color, options and anything else you want? You're spending a lot of money for an older used car. I paid a lot for my 2015, though mine was way under K.B.B. Almost, too low. Get the best deal you can. A car sitting at a lot that doesn't motivates the dealer. Doesn't anybody buy from private parties, anymore? It saves money. But in this time, I can see going to a dealer? Lastly, run the VIN#, no matter what car you buy.
Which This Lexus??

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Default 2013 Used Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan at Presidential Auto Sales, Service and Leasing Serv

I found a low mileage 2013 ES350 U/L loaded. My exterior and interior colors. Good carfax Decent price for all the features. If the physical condition of the car on examination and driving I might go for this one? I would settle for a price around16,600-16800
P.S Just spoke with salesman, Iasked about physical condition. He said he would rate it avout 8.5 -9 some road chips on front, some seat wear. Thats dissapointing to me ,but I guess it will be hard to find a 2013 with U/L pack with 9.5 10 rating, frustrating


2013 Used Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan at Presidential Auto Sales, Service and Leasing Serving Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, FL, IID 20639231

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Originally Posted by vetdoc
I found a low mileage 2013 ES350 U/L loaded. My exterior and interior colors. Good carfax Decent price for all the features. If the physical condition of the car on examination and driving I might go for this one? I would settle for a price around16,600-16800


2013 Used Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan at Presidential Auto Sales, Service and Leasing Serving Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, FL, IID 20639231
Or, you could buy my old UL ES for about $6,500 more. LINK
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Nice looking vehicle, a little pricy for me! I'm actually very suprised to see the prices on the 2013 -2014 ES U/L package. If I move up to a 2015 prices aren't much higher, maybe 1000-1500. This is not the best time to get good prices on used Lexus. I wish I considered buying last fall, prices were way down.
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Originally Posted by vetdoc
I found a low mileage 2013 ES350 U/L loaded. My exterior and interior colors. Good carfax Decent price for all the features. If the physical condition of the car on examination and driving I might go for this one? I would settle for a price around16,600-16800
P.S Just spoke with salesman, Iasked about physical condition. He said he would rate it avout 8.5 -9 some road chips on front, some seat wear. Thats dissapointing to me ,but I guess it will be hard to find a 2013 with U/L pack with 9.5 10 rating, frustrating


2013 Used Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan at Presidential Auto Sales, Service and Leasing Serving Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, FL, IID 20639231

Ok there you go. If the Car Fax is Good.....Run and get it Quick!!!!! That is just like my Old ES350 U/L nice car there.
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Originally Posted by vetdoc
Nice looking vehicle, a little pricy for me! I'm actually very suprised to see the prices on the 2013 -2014 ES U/L package. If I move up to a 2015 prices aren't much higher, maybe 1000-1500. This is not the best time to get good prices on used Lexus. I wish I considered buying last fall, prices were way down.
That 2013 is likely better all Japan built. I would buy that all day long. Again you found it, quick before someone buys it. Even if they don't discount it, Unless something is wrong we don't see.... Get it!
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Originally Posted by vetdoc
I found a low mileage 2013 ES350 U/L loaded. My exterior and interior colors. Good carfax Decent price for all the features. If the physical condition of the car on examination and driving I might go for this one? I would settle for a price around16,600-16800
P.S Just spoke with salesman, Iasked about physical condition. He said he would rate it avout 8.5 -9 some road chips on front, some seat wear. Thats dissapointing to me ,but I guess it will be hard to find a 2013 with U/L pack with 9.5 10 rating, frustrating


2013 Used Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan at Presidential Auto Sales, Service and Leasing Serving Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, FL, IID 20639231
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Or, you could buy my old UL ES for about $6,500 more. LINK
Note that, for every 9000 miles or so on the odometer, an ES loses about $1000 in value. So, Mike's car, with 22900 miles on the clock, depending on how much room there is for negotiations, could be a good buy, too. And that might be especially true depending on things like the condition of the tires, brakes, and other wear-and-tear items on the car that you found.
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Originally Posted by lesz
Note that, for every 9000 miles or so on the odometer, an ES loses about $1000 in value. So, Mike's car, with 22900 miles on the clock, depending on how much room there is for negotiations, could be a good buy, too. And that might be especially true depending on things like the condition of the tires, brakes, and other wear-and-tear items on the car that you found.
Just for fun, I put that black UL in Carvana, using the FL zip code. They would pay exactly $17,500 for it. If I was the dealer I would just sell it to them, since it's the same as asking price.
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That's why I said He should get it even if they wont discount it.

I think He already indicated He didn't really want to spend over $18K. I think.
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Hey jg

The carfax is good, no accidents had 2 owners, both in Del ray beach Fl. The second owner is a friend of the owner of the dealership and the car was serviced there till now. I'm just concerned because the physical condition of the car isn't excellent. The general manager I spoke with said it had some paint chip marks on front and the seat leather has some wear. He said it probably an 8.5 -9 out of 10. It does have everyrhing I was looking for color and U/L pack. I realize the car is 8 years old so probably hard to find what I want a physical appearance rating of 10? What do you think?
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Originally Posted by vetdoc
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The carfax is good, no accidents had 2 owners, both in Del ray beach Fl. The second owner is a friend of the owner of the dealership and the car was serviced there till now. I'm just concerned because the physical condition of the car isn't excellent. The general manager I spoke with said it had some paint chip marks on front and the seat leather has some wear. He said it probably an 8.5 -9 out of 10. It does have everyrhing I was looking for color and U/L pack. I realize the car is 8 years old so probably hard to find what I want a physical appearance rating of 10? What do you think?
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