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Old 01-25-11, 07:59 PM
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BLUEGXLVCR, it does look dated but in all honesty, I dont use it enough to matter. We do have a newer Magellen in the glovebox when we are looking for "Points of Interest" as the database on the 05 is very limited. Most of the time when we do need to get from point a to point b it get's us there.

Good luck with your Blue Meridian. We have the same color and love it!!!!!
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Originally Posted by cobra2top
BLUEGXLVCR, it does look dated but in all honesty, I dont use it enough to matter. We do have a newer Magellen in the glovebox when we are looking for "Points of Interest" as the database on the 05 is very limited. Most of the time when we do need to get from point a to point b it get's us there.

Good luck with your Blue Meridian. We have the same color and love it!!!!!
Right there with you! I wasn't too willing to shell out nearly $10K more for pretty Nav graphics when I got my ride for $30K with 19K miles. I do miss the Aux input though. And I am in LOVE with the color. By far the best I have ever owned. It takes me about a hour just to wash it. It's nice living in a dry climate so washing isn't a weekly problem.

I use my iPhone when I need to find specific places. Most times I know the name of what I want so I just use that. Living in Las Vegas I am entertained by the POI "casino". Lights up like a Christmas tree!
Old 01-26-11, 02:38 PM
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My sister found this car. The owner has all service records. What does everyone think?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...175171755.html
Old 01-26-11, 04:26 PM
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BUY BUY BUY. If that car checks out that is a great compromise between features/miles and price.

You are loosing things like the upgraded engine, bluetooth, etc. but gaining big time with the low miles and low price.
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Looks good if the mileage is original. Make sure there is no drone between 80-120km/h
Old 01-26-11, 08:20 PM
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Great, she is going to get it checked out at the dealership and go from there. This is going to be their 3rd car and used by their nanny most of the time to drive my nephews to and from school. So updated features, aren't that big of a concern for them. As long as the Suv is safe and reliable they are good to go
Old 01-26-11, 08:47 PM
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common problems with gx's :
height sensors
frozen front brake calipers
tsb for thumping sound yeah is a driveshaft
magnetic clutch relay malfunction for a/c
oil seapage from transfer case
just the most common ones
Old 01-26-11, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BlairC
BUY BUY BUY. If that car checks out that is a great compromise between features/miles and price.

You are loosing things like the upgraded engine, bluetooth, etc. but gaining big time with the low miles and low price.
x2 nice find!
Old 01-28-11, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by adam8065
My sister found this car. The owner has all service records. What does everyone think?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...175171755.html
An absolute steal if everything including the miles check out. I have the same color and chrome wheels and it is amazing. Its also loaded with Nav and DVD WOW. Check on the build date to see if it offered the mid-year rear camera too.
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Buy! If it has the factory rear entertainment system, all the better! My kids love it and when we have to wait for one to be picked up from practice you can watch it on the NAV screen with them watching it on the rear screen. Pretty cool!
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Update: MY sister is currently waiting on the owner to receive the pink slip and then she will purchase it. Selling price $21,500 plus the previous owner spent $1000 dollars on brand new tires a couple of months ago. The car has only been serviced at Lexus Dealership and all the service records have been verified.
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SCORE!
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Originally Posted by ROSCOGX470
An absolute steal if everything including the miles check out. I have the same color and chrome wheels and it is amazing. Its also loaded with Nav and DVD WOW. Check on the build date to see if it offered the mid-year rear camera too.
what is "blind date"
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Originally Posted by fmfarooqui
what is "blind date"
Blind Date: is a really bad movie from 1987 starring Bruce Willis...



Build Date: Is when the car rolled off the assembly line. Late 04 models would have the back up camera, early not so much. Checking the "build date" will let the OP know if the truck has the camera without actually seeing the car.


Unless you were simply asking the OP on a blind date, than please carry on!
Old 02-04-11, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUEGXLVCR
Blind Date: is a really bad movie from 1987 starring Bruce Willis...



Build Date: Is when the car rolled off the assembly line. Late 04 models would have the back up camera, early not so much. Checking the "build date" will let the OP know if the truck has the camera without actually seeing the car.


Unless you were simply asking the OP on a blind date, than please carry on!
I wouldnt care if they built it in 02. That is a great deal. If i was in the market i would fly out and drive it back.


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