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Old 11-12-11, 09:11 PM
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Do you guys think this a good deal? 2008 lexus gs350 AWD with navi with 41k miles for 29,700 plus taxes. the car is a CPO as well. Thanks for your help!

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I think it's pretty good. If its got ML, park sensors and rear sun shade...even better. Is it the color combo you want?
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I would have thought it was a little high till you said CPO. I think that's a good deal as well.
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I think it's a bit high. I got mind for 29 cpo navi parking sensors back up cam with 10k miles
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Could be all about timing. AWD heading into a IL winter. Dealership has probably priced the vehicle on the perceived demand of an AWD vehicle.

Still sounds like a decent deal of it is fairly loaded with the CPO.
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Its about timing and region. I'm assuming thats the asking price and the OP hasn't tried to negotiate lower yet.
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Originally Posted by sbui
I think it's a bit high. I got mind for 29 cpo navi parking sensors back up cam with 10k miles
Which dealer did you go through? What color was it? What was the asking price? Thanks
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The car is from New Jersey and I am having it trucked here. I'm trying to get one of my friends out there to see it, before i get it. The trucking fee is also included in the 29700. The car doesn't have ML. Out here in IL the dealers are "asking" like 33-36 for a CPO 08 with around 30k miles on it and they are mostly the red color. I can't find a black one to even try working a deal. Out here they have 07 gs350 for around 30-31 asking, but there problem is I can't find a black one. any suggestions on where to find a "better deal". I am willing to drive a little for the right deal. I just want it to be black exterior, the interior can be ivory or black and have navigation. ML would just be a bonus. Thanks
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Originally Posted by dubbing35
The car is from New Jersey and I am having it trucked here. I'm trying to get one of my friends out there to see it, before i get it. The trucking fee is also included in the 29700. The car doesn't have ML. Out here in IL the dealers are "asking" like 33-36 for a CPO 08 with around 30k miles on it and they are mostly the red color. I can't find a black one to even try working a deal. Out here they have 07 gs350 for around 30-31 asking, but there problem is I can't find a black one. any suggestions on where to find a "better deal". I am willing to drive a little for the right deal. I just want it to be black exterior, the interior can be ivory or black and have navigation. ML would just be a bonus. Thanks

I'm from NJ and have been looking for a GS350 the past few weeks. From what I have been seeing in the area that sounds like a good deal for a CPO.
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If a car has a accident on the carfax, how much does it affect the value?
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Originally Posted by dubbing35
If a car has a accident on the carfax, how much does it affect the value?
It doesn't always show up. If/when it does, it deters buyers.
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Originally Posted by dubbing35
Do you guys think this a good deal? 2008 lexus gs350 AWD with navi with 41k miles for 29,700 plus taxes. the car is a CPO as well. Thanks for your help!
I watched prices for a few months and finally settled on a 2008 GS350 CPO at a Lexus dealer in NE Ohio for $30,000.

44,000 miles. Charcoal with grey interior, all extras except ML. The dealer in Cincinnati wouldn't go lower than $34,000 for the exact same car with same miles (only difference was the dark interior).

I really feel that $30k was a good deal. It was first titled in September 2008. That made a little bit of a difference to me.

I'm sure the prices will drop significantly when the 2013 models come out early next year.
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What is CPO ?
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Originally Posted by LEXJG
What is CPO ?
Certified Pre Owned. The warranty, 3 yrs or 100K from date of purchase (whichever comes first), is the highlight of the progam. You should check the Lexus website for more detailed info.

http://www.lexus.com/cpo/overview/index.html

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Well seeing as its an 08 and they are about to come out with the new GS in Jan. I would shoot for $27,500 even with CPO but the price isnt bad but I think you can lower than that, if it has the ML and parking sensors than that is the price you would look at.
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