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$30k-2006 Lexus GS 430!

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Old 04-25-21, 01:44 PM
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Default $30k-2006 Lexus GS 430!

Low mile examples are one thing but 2k miles? wow that's a brand new car.

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Old 04-25-21, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomin
Low mile examples are one thing but 2k miles? wow that's a brand new car.

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Yeah, it’s been listed for half a year.. idk what they’re doing.
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I don’t know. I have a 2006 GS430 with 180,000 miles. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned. But no how no way is a 2,000 mile example worth $30,000. Maybe to a collector who doesn’t intend to drive it, maybe.
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There are people who will buy cars like this thinking they will have trouble free. But when cars sit parked and not driven for long periods of time they break down. Stuff like seals get destroyed faster, solenoids in the transmission seize, oil ports in the engine clog, etc. These mechanical parts need to be moved and lubricated
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^this. The engine will begin to leak oil shortly after driving it actively, if someone buys it. Seals need to be lubricated not to become brittle. If the valve stem seals are due, this will be a very big job. Moreover, the alternator belt and the tires are certainly dry too. So there will be a good amount of work to do. Taking that in account, and the fact there is no more warranty, I'd give $22,500 TOP for it. By the way, if it's been listed for that long, I think someone will make an offer in this vicinity and they will accept it.
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idk, I pity anyone who buys this - $30k could definitely be better spent elsewhere.

I hope to god I don't see more inflated listings like this one. Hurts my heart.
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I thought I had low mileage on my 2006 GS430 with 42K miles. LOL. Also, I would never pay that kind of money for a car that does not get driven.
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