ErseOne

Found this at a local dealer: 2003 GS430 Blk on blk, Navi; 26.5k miles, for $29,000.

But the CarFax reports says fuel injector flushed/serviced. Does that seem problematic? Also 2 titles were issued for this car. Does this seem fishy? Ive been trying to get a car and its either to lease an 08 Altima or see if I can get this GS430. Thanks for all replies.

http://www.carfax.com/cfm/ccc_Displa...BL69S630014124

08/08/2003 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

11/10/2003 Dealer Inventory
New Jersey Vehicle sold

11/15/2003 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marlton, NJ Registered as
personal vehicle

11/17/2003 90 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marlton, NJ
Title #HH20033210289 Title issued or updated
First owner reported

01/21/2004 1,360 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
Vehicle serviced
Safety inspection performed

02/26/2004 1,815 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
www.lexusofcherryhill.com
ww.lexusofcherryhil
l.com Vehicle serviced

08/06/2004 5,048 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
www.lexusofcherryhill.com
ww.lexusofcherryhil
l.com Vehicle serviced
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

03/28/2005 10,400 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
www.lexusofcherryhill.com
ww.lexusofcherryhil
l.com Vehicle serviced
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

01/19/2006 15,381 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
www.lexusofcherryhill.com
ww.lexusofcherryhil
l.com Vehicle serviced
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

12/27/2006 21,825 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
www.lexusofcherryhill.com
ww.lexusofcherryhil
l.com Vehicle serviced
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed
Fuel injector flushed/serviced

10/24/2007 Lexus of Cherry Hill
Maple Shade, NJ
856-727-1111
www.lexusofcherryhill.com
ww.lexusofcherryhil
l.com Vehicle offered for sale

10/27/2007 Richardson Imports
Turnersville, NJ
856-842-0500
www.richardsonimports.com
ww.richardsonimport
s.com Vehicle serviced
Four tires mounted and balanced
Brakes serviced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Four wheel alignment performed
Front brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced

10/31/2007 26,464 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mount Laurel, NJ
Title #DA20073040598 Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory

11/07/2007 Lexus Certified Dealer
Mount Laurel, NJ Offered for sale as a Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

LEXUS_KID

iTrader: (4)

It's going on 2008 so now the car is 5 yrs old I think you can get the car cheaper... Good luck on your hunt

TRD911

A nissan? I have bike I will give you.. no just kidding.

You will love a Lexus. Nice first post. Hang around this is an awesome site.

At least your not looking into an option of a FORD.

BP

ErseOne

I'm not too worried about the price since I am going to negotiate it. But I'm more concerned with the mechanical aspect of the car. 1) Should a car be serviced so much..especially a Lex?! 2)The fuel injectors were serviced at 21,000miles. 3)Why would it be serviced at an outside station rather than at the dealer itself? 4)Am i being paranoid? LOL

carbongs

iTrader: (13)

maybe a little paranoid but it is ok to be like that. good luck i don't think you have to worry about it.

TruPlaya26

iTrader: (4)

Maybe it was serviced so much because the original owner was OCD and liked keeping the car in perfect condition ... but yea man not even a question about which one you should go for ... LEXUS > Nissan

phillygs3

iTrader: (5)

I saw this car in person last week when i was at cherry hill of lexus (if this is the car they had in the used car section) blk on blk . looks like someone took all the 430 stuff off it and swapped it with the 300 stuff. (wheels, shift **** etc.) I was there getting service done and was checking the cars out they had on the lot. if you purchase it i would ask them what happened to the wheels and woodgrain shifter. besides that i think you will be happy i bought my car from them and have no problems at all. i would get the extended warranty . its not that much more . good luck

augdogg

As stated earlier, you can get a better price. Mechanically I think it should be fine esp @ $29k! Better be! So really it just comes down to whether you like it enough to buy it. GL! BTW really low *** miles?

cobra2top

I just checked out the link from Cherry Hill and to me it looks like it's all correct. I dont think it had the sport pkg on it.

I live a few miles from the dealer (mine came from them too) so the next time I pass thedealership I will stop by and look in the window. They are good people to work with so good luck.

excluesive

iTrader: (10)

get them down to like 26500-27000 and it'd be a good deal. most of those points are maintenance so this is a good thing

ErseOne

Thanks for all the replies fellas..greatly appreciated!

bmpiazzola: lol I'm riding the buses and subways here in NY so a bike won't be much better!


Phillygs3, yes this the GS is from Cherry Hill Lexus. I also noticed the 300 wheels and but isn't that the stock 430 shifter? I didnt notice anything else. I havent personally seen the car yet, being that it's in south NJ and I live in Queens NY. I have to call the dealer and set something up.

augdogg: yea it does have low miles, but I really wouldnt know how to dispute something like that.

I just emailed the dealer..crossing my fingers!

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

looks ok. its a cpo right?
get the price down as before mentioned and u'd be good to go.

i thought 430's came with wood steering wheel and shift ****? ya, the wheels are 300 tho.

augdogg

Ahh, not what I ment. That's a good thing, just wondering why? Was it purchased by old folks and garaged? How many owners? Salvaged title? @ 26k mi that's just over 5000k per year + 2 titles? Be sure to check all the seams and paint for matching. Have you test driven it yet? BTW car looks sweet!

ErseOne

4ntvings: yes its a cpo. it does come with the wood steering wheel & shifter.



augdogg:True. Not sure. Still have to talk to the dlr and schedule a test drive. I will def ask what kind of titles the car had/has. I'm def planning on looking at the seams. IMO, for a car that doesn't seem to be driven a lot, the leather driver seats seem pretty worn.

ErseOne

I'm also gonna tell them to get rid of those fugly 300 wheels and put some 430 wheels on it!