Should I buy this GS430?
#1
Should I buy this GS430?
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
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
#4
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
#6
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
#7
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
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#9
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.
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.
#11
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!
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!
#13
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!
Last edited by augdogg; 12-24-07 at 11:27 AM.
#14
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.
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.