Driving the 06 prices down
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I was reading some of the posts here how the GS460 will drive down the prices of the GS430's. Any thoughts on that?
I was looking at a 06 430 today with 12,000 miles and the dealer was asking 42,000. Not in a big rush to get the G3 but if the right deal came along I could.
Whats your thoughts on buying a 06 now or waiting until after the release of the 460.
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I was looking at a 06 430 today with 12,000 miles and the dealer was asking 42,000. Not in a big rush to get the G3 but if the right deal came along I could.
Whats your thoughts on buying a 06 now or waiting until after the release of the 460.
Thanks
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Trust me, I've been looking. 3GS resale has been EXCEPTIONAL, great for owners and sellers, bad for us that want to buy a 2nd hand one!
Looking nationwide, the lowest GS 430/300 prices are in the mid 35k range and its only a few. Most are in the 40k range.
GS 350 prices are in the 42k and up range.
GS 450h, sigh, 50k and up range.
I am noticing GS 300 resale is nearly ON PAR with a GS 430. So a used GS 430 depreciates more.
Don't expect an immediate impact of seeing GS 460s hurting GS 430 prices.
Looking nationwide, the lowest GS 430/300 prices are in the mid 35k range and its only a few. Most are in the 40k range.
GS 350 prices are in the 42k and up range.
GS 450h, sigh, 50k and up range.
I am noticing GS 300 resale is nearly ON PAR with a GS 430. So a used GS 430 depreciates more.
Don't expect an immediate impact of seeing GS 460s hurting GS 430 prices.
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really? i've seen the prices of the 3rd gen gs3 come down to like the 30-32k range on eBay.
In fact, here's one on eBay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...spagenameZWDVW
The only thing is that with purchasing a new car, I'd want to get more HP than 245 but if I can save 10-15k with buying an 06 GS3 vs an 07/08 GS350 or whatever other GS engine, I would probably save the money and use it towards rims and a drop and a front lip...
Honestly- right now, this car owns me...
In fact, here's one on eBay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...spagenameZWDVW
The only thing is that with purchasing a new car, I'd want to get more HP than 245 but if I can save 10-15k with buying an 06 GS3 vs an 07/08 GS350 or whatever other GS engine, I would probably save the money and use it towards rims and a drop and a front lip...
Honestly- right now, this car owns me...
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I just purchased a 06 430 in June. Certified from Lexus dealer Nav/ML System, 18's rear shade, like new shape.... 33,000 miles paid 37,500.........hope this helps, hope I didn't get robbed!! Will post pics
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Quite interesting that these '06 GS300/430's are going for 32-39K already, when "06 IS350's are going for around the same price.
I guess exclusivity/low supply of the IS350 is driving price up.
Then again, the '06 GS did come out in the beginning of '05.
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Then again, the '06 GS did come out in the beginning of '05.
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i know, really. There is a fully loaded IS350 blk/blk with 14K miles and they've been asking $37K for about a month now.
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Thx.
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