Buying my GS430.. NEED HELP
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As far as the winter cars are concerned I don't have two much experience. We don't have that issue where im from.
But I do suggest you find a independent shop in the same area as the dealer to inspect the car for you. When you go to test drive the car ask them to let you get a second opinion on its condition. Have the shop put it up on the lift and check for signs of rust or damage.
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Link: http://www.highlinemotorcar.com/carsforsale.aspx
Search '2003 Lexus GS 430'
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Based on those pics I say do it. GS430 W Nav, no spoiler
, great color combo, & wood wheel. The only things I noticed was the scrap on the bottom of the front bumper and that they forgot to install the battery tie down before taking the picture. Both of these are not real issues.
If you like it go check it out and take it home.
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If you like it go check it out and take it home.
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i just purchased a 02 gs430 wnav 33k 17500 lexus certified before i bought it i was looking at a white on tan gs430 w nav in nj for 16500 with 65k i believe it was at m and h motors clean carfax good luck
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Good recommendations, I will try to have someone inspect it when test-driving...
Link: http://www.highlinemotorcar.com/carsforsale.aspx
Search '2003 Lexus GS 430'
Anyone else care to express their opinions on the whole winter issue?
Link: http://www.highlinemotorcar.com/carsforsale.aspx
Search '2003 Lexus GS 430'
Anyone else care to express their opinions on the whole winter issue?
On another note, I've seen that car for sale on various websites including Ebay which likely means that car has been for sale for a while if they are not everyday listers of their fleet. Normally its not a good thing when a car has been on a lot for months at a time but with this economy its more common now.
I would try to get him down in the upper 13's or low 14's
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Has the car been in NY its entire life? I honestly don't believe it is that big of deal as Lexus is not known for its rust problems. Heck even if the car has been registered in Texas its whole life doesn't mean that's where its been the entire time.
On another note, I've seen that car for sale on various websites including Ebay which likely means that car has been for sale for a while if they are not everyday listers of their fleet. Normally its not a good thing when a car has been on a lot for months at a time but with this economy its more common now.
I would try to get him down in the upper 13's or low 14's
. If your not close enough to the actual car to check it out ask if they will take the car to a local Lexus dealer and have a pre-purchase inspection done (at your expense) before you purchase.
On another note, I've seen that car for sale on various websites including Ebay which likely means that car has been for sale for a while if they are not everyday listers of their fleet. Normally its not a good thing when a car has been on a lot for months at a time but with this economy its more common now.
I would try to get him down in the upper 13's or low 14's
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Now my last concern- purchasing a loaner vehicle. This is an 8 cylinder 300hp engine, should I be worried that it's been beaten to hell since it was a loan car? Understandably, Lexus engines are solid, but should this be an issue?
That said, you guys have been awesome so far, I can't believe over 20 posts in a day for my First Post/Thread. Wow. I look forward to becoming a Lexus owner and working with everyone here on CL
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2/27/2003: VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
11/18/04: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (LEASED VEHICLE)
8/7/06: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
8/15/06: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
9/13/06: PASSED EMISSION & SAFETY INSPECTIONS
9/15/06: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/06: TITLE (LIEN REPORTED) -- IDK WHAT "LIEN" IS
6/08: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
6/08: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
So... any new thoughts? Care to elaborate on it's history, as to me it looks like it was leased from 11/04 to 8/06, from aug/sept '06 to 6/08. Please correct me if I'm wrong
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I have an "Autocheck Vehicle History Report."
2/27/2003: VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
11/18/04: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (LEASED VEHICLE)
8/7/06: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
8/15/06: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
9/13/06: PASSED EMISSION & SAFETY INSPECTIONS
9/15/06: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/06: TITLE (LIEN REPORTED) -- IDK WHAT "LIEN" IS
6/08: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
6/08: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
So... any new thoughts? Care to elaborate on it's history, as to me it looks like it was leased from 11/04 to 8/06, from aug/sept '06 to 6/08. Please correct me if I'm wrong![Sad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
2/27/2003: VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
11/18/04: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (LEASED VEHICLE)
8/7/06: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
8/15/06: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
9/13/06: PASSED EMISSION & SAFETY INSPECTIONS
9/15/06: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/06: TITLE (LIEN REPORTED) -- IDK WHAT "LIEN" IS
6/08: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
6/08: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
So... any new thoughts? Care to elaborate on it's history, as to me it looks like it was leased from 11/04 to 8/06, from aug/sept '06 to 6/08. Please correct me if I'm wrong
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my opinion a used car is a used car, there is only so much you can do to minimize the risk. If you have a pre-purchase inspection done of the body, interior, mechanicals, etc. and everything checks out then it shouldn't be a problem. Otherwise I would keep the search up for a car with one-owner / two-owners history and lots of maintenance records.
Lien usually just means that the title was held by bank because a loan was taken out against the car.
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I have an "Autocheck Vehicle History Report."
2/27/2003: VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
11/18/04: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (LEASED VEHICLE)
8/7/06: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
8/15/06: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
9/13/06: PASSED EMISSION & SAFETY INSPECTIONS
9/15/06: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/06: TITLE (LIEN REPORTED) -- IDK WHAT "LIEN" IS
6/08: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
6/08: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
So... any new thoughts? Care to elaborate on it's history, as to me it looks like it was leased from 11/04 to 8/06, from aug/sept '06 to 6/08. Please correct me if I'm wrong![Sad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
2/27/2003: VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
11/18/04: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (LEASED VEHICLE)
8/7/06: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
8/15/06: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
9/13/06: PASSED EMISSION & SAFETY INSPECTIONS
9/15/06: REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/06: TITLE (LIEN REPORTED) -- IDK WHAT "LIEN" IS
6/08: REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
6/08: AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE
So... any new thoughts? Care to elaborate on it's history, as to me it looks like it was leased from 11/04 to 8/06, from aug/sept '06 to 6/08. Please correct me if I'm wrong
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It was a typical Lexus lease from 04 to 06. In 06 it was sold as a used car to someone who took out a loan to pay for it, hence the "LIEN" on the vehicle by the bank{Lien: claim by the bank who holds the title and owns the car until you pay it off**. In 08 it was traded in to a dealer who in turn ran it through the auction with his other fleet/lease vehicles.
The color is to your advantage. Pearl white would not show the years of swirl marks and little nicks. Pay the Pre-Inspection/appraisal fee to:
http://www.autoappraisal.com/locneast.htm and have them inspect it bumper to bumper then buy it if everything is OK.
Pics look good:
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Well, here it goes:
It was a typical Lexus lease from 04 to 06. In 06 it was sold as a used car to someone who took out a loan to pay for it, hence the "LIEN" on the vehicle by the bank{Lien: claim by the bank who holds the title and owns the car until you pay it off**. In 08 it was traded in to a dealer who in turn ran it through the auction with his other fleet/lease vehicles.
The color is to your advantage. Pearl white would not show the years of swirl marks and little nicks. Pay the Pre-Inspection/appraisal fee to:
http://www.autoappraisal.com/locneast.htm and have them inspect it bumper to bumper then buy it if everything is OK.
Pics look good
It was a typical Lexus lease from 04 to 06. In 06 it was sold as a used car to someone who took out a loan to pay for it, hence the "LIEN" on the vehicle by the bank{Lien: claim by the bank who holds the title and owns the car until you pay it off**. In 08 it was traded in to a dealer who in turn ran it through the auction with his other fleet/lease vehicles.
The color is to your advantage. Pearl white would not show the years of swirl marks and little nicks. Pay the Pre-Inspection/appraisal fee to:
http://www.autoappraisal.com/locneast.htm and have them inspect it bumper to bumper then buy it if everything is OK.
Pics look good
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