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Would you buy a pinstripped GS?

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Old 11-20-09, 08:08 AM
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Default Would you buy a pinstripped GS?

3rd cheapest GS450H on all of autotrader is a CPO silver/black ML/Nav with 34K mi and asking $34K. I have been watching it for about 6 weeks and its dropped its price $2-3K.

I was interested but my wife was vehemently opposed to the painted, maroon pinstripe. Just curious why this car has been sitting unsold. Any insight? Could it be the pinstripe?

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http://www.lcpo.com/cpo_podetails.ps...450H&year=2007
Old 11-20-09, 08:19 AM
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i dont think its that bad. did you check the car fax report?
Old 11-20-09, 08:20 AM
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holy crap that is CHEAP!!!!!! DAMMIT!!!! I WANT ONE NOW!!! you can peel off the pinstripe i believe.. its more like a sticker if it came like that.. should be real easy to take off... plus, i bet its difficult to sell a 35k used car nowadays in this economy..
Old 11-20-09, 08:27 AM
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If it's painted on you could take it to a good detail or body shop. They should be able to remove the pinstripe with a wet sand + buff
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it looks great..great price as well
Old 11-20-09, 09:35 AM
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if the P/S is in an issue I'm sure the dealership can remove it for you as a condition to purchase. Especially since they've been holding on to this car for 6 weeks.. I like it though..
Old 11-20-09, 09:55 AM
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Yea, the pinstripe is nothing. I had one on my 96 maxima...came right off.
Old 11-20-09, 10:01 AM
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damn that is one hell of a price for one hell of a car. Check the car fax. God they must be desperate if they dropped the price already 2-3 k. I love the desperation of car dealerships nowadays. I will be going into dealerships in December to look for a new car for my wife. I plan to make them really bend and twist on this deal. I want a steal
Old 11-20-09, 01:31 PM
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and he said it was the 3rd cheapest. wow.
Old 11-20-09, 02:19 PM
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Answer is NOOOO!!!
I hate pinstripes and they are a fad and only appear on Buicks in my opinion. Such a waste! If you were to get the car, remove those pinstripes ASAP. It conveys a poor image nowadays.
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Go for it, great price, good luck !!
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I would recommend a different way to find yourself a great deal. Couple months ago I got myself an 08 GS350 with only 2k miles (fully loaded with nav, levingston sound, coolling/warming seats, parking sensors, 18" wheels, etc...) for only 36K through swapalease.com. I contacted people who are looking for someone to take over the lease. You start with people with highest payment (most likely the pay off will be less). Instead taking over the lease, you buy it for their payoff. Some people offer additional incentives which can make it even lower than the payoff. Contact each person and ask for their payoff. I couldn't find anything close anywhere to deal I got.
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if i remember correctly someone in the 2gs section removed the pinstripe w/ oven cleaner..
but idk...
Old 11-20-09, 04:22 PM
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no pinstripes for me. car should always look clean. if you can take it off then wow good price. probably a salvage? or from a auction?
Old 11-21-09, 02:58 PM
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not regarding the pinstripped topic but....

get it FAST if you want it, mostly for CPO car in dealer will only last for 2 to 3 month and they will ship the car to other place. That's what I know from Longo Lexus at socal.....

Good luck on that


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