would you get this ls600?
#1
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
would you get this ls600?
http://www.parkplace.com/VehicleDeta...-TX/2857324703
MSRP of $122k, reputable dealer, price is...I think decent, not great but it's the only one in a couple of hundred miles from Dallas.
While my wife will likely say no, merely curious what you guys think of the redesigned LS600 and getting one for 45% the price of a new one.
Obviously getting a Lexus VSA up to 125k miles probably would be a good idea.
MSRP of $122k, reputable dealer, price is...I think decent, not great but it's the only one in a couple of hundred miles from Dallas.
While my wife will likely say no, merely curious what you guys think of the redesigned LS600 and getting one for 45% the price of a new one.
Obviously getting a Lexus VSA up to 125k miles probably would be a good idea.
#2
At that price I'm wondering why it isn't a Certified Preowned Car?? Not worth the extra cost to me so I wouldn't buy it. Can't justify the extra cost and it doesn't have the executive package so from my understanding it isn't a fully loaded 600hL. I would rather have a fully loaded 460L for probably $10K less.
#3
The service history looks good. I noticed that at 12,000 miles they replaced the bumper for some reason - maybe the car was in a minor accident.
DESCRIPTION: REPLACE REAR BUMPER , RT SIDE REFLECTOR LIGHT & INSTALL APPLIQUE ~ ~REPLACE REAR BUMPER AND ALIGN DECK LID RT SIDE NEW BUMPER ABSOBER, REIN BAR
Apart from that, it looks good. According to the service records, the owner also has (or had) an LF-A, so they could afford to maintain the car. As to why it's not L-Certified, maybe the owner just traded it in at the Volvo dealer. I didn't check the Carfax or anything.
DESCRIPTION: REPLACE REAR BUMPER , RT SIDE REFLECTOR LIGHT & INSTALL APPLIQUE ~ ~REPLACE REAR BUMPER AND ALIGN DECK LID RT SIDE NEW BUMPER ABSOBER, REIN BAR
Apart from that, it looks good. According to the service records, the owner also has (or had) an LF-A, so they could afford to maintain the car. As to why it's not L-Certified, maybe the owner just traded it in at the Volvo dealer. I didn't check the Carfax or anything.
#4
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
I found a CPO 13 LS600 for $59k with 37k miles but a couple of hours away, this one is just not at a Lexus dealership
Good note on the bumper, haven't looked at Lexus owners history yet...
My rationale, a 13 40k~ish miles LS460 is about $40k, so for around $15k more you get more bells & whistles
Good note on the bumper, haven't looked at Lexus owners history yet...
My rationale, a 13 40k~ish miles LS460 is about $40k, so for around $15k more you get more bells & whistles
#7
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At that price I'm wondering why it isn't a Certified Preowned Car?? Not worth the extra cost to me so I wouldn't buy it. Can't justify the extra cost and it doesn't have the executive package so from my understanding it isn't a fully loaded 600hL. I would rather have a fully loaded 460L for probably $10K less.
I agree completely. This car has power rear seats (UltraLux package) which to me is preferable to the Executive package. But it is not fully loaded (no LKA or Driver attention monitor) so you don't have ALL the available bells and whistles. It's got 42K miles, and is not CPO, and is 56K . As suggested, the OP is better off looking for a fully loaded 2013 460L with all the bells and whistles, possibly CPO and lower miles, and for several 1000s less. Agreed, you won't find such a vehicle at your neighborhood Lexus; you have to be willing to travel. Pre-purchase inspection and checking Carfax and Autocheck will ensure there are no issues.
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#10
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Originally Posted by electro992
The seam around the airbag is normal for the 600. It is due to the dash being real leather, rather than vinyl on the 460s.
#11
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Yeah, me too! I wouldn't have spotted that subtle difference, unless you compare the dashboards side-by-side.
For the OP, a couple of fully-loaded used cars (UltraLux, <40K miles) are listed below. These cars are quite rare, so it is very rare to see CPO'd vehicles.
2014 LS460L AWD
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5430/overview/
2013 LS600hL
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...1333/overview/
For the OP, a couple of fully-loaded used cars (UltraLux, <40K miles) are listed below. These cars are quite rare, so it is very rare to see CPO'd vehicles.
2014 LS460L AWD
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5430/overview/
2013 LS600hL
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...1333/overview/
#12
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
I know this one is out of warranty, though the hybrid is covered for 8 years or 100k miles...but this has the LKA, executive seating package.
http://www.feltsmotorco.com/web/used...exas/33109083/
Thoughts?
Initially a "too good to be true" and I haven't looked at the lexus owners report yet. But this is close-ish to me
http://www.feltsmotorco.com/web/used...exas/33109083/
Thoughts?
Initially a "too good to be true" and I haven't looked at the lexus owners report yet. But this is close-ish to me
#13
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I know this one is out of warranty, though the hybrid is covered for 8 years or 100k miles...but this has the LKA, executive seating package.
http://www.feltsmotorco.com/web/used...exas/33109083/
Thoughts?
Initially a "too good to be true" and I haven't looked at the lexus owners report yet. But this is close-ish to me
http://www.feltsmotorco.com/web/used...exas/33109083/
Thoughts?
Initially a "too good to be true" and I haven't looked at the lexus owners report yet. But this is close-ish to me
#14
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The service history looks good. I noticed that at 12,000 miles they replaced the bumper for some reason - maybe the car was in a minor accident.
DESCRIPTION: REPLACE REAR BUMPER , RT SIDE REFLECTOR LIGHT & INSTALL APPLIQUE ~ ~REPLACE REAR BUMPER AND ALIGN DECK LID RT SIDE NEW BUMPER ABSOBER, REIN BAR
Apart from that, it looks good. According to the service records, the owner also has (or had) an LF-A, so they could afford to maintain the car. As to why it's not L-Certified, maybe the owner just traded it in at the Volvo dealer. I didn't check the Carfax or anything.
DESCRIPTION: REPLACE REAR BUMPER , RT SIDE REFLECTOR LIGHT & INSTALL APPLIQUE ~ ~REPLACE REAR BUMPER AND ALIGN DECK LID RT SIDE NEW BUMPER ABSOBER, REIN BAR
Apart from that, it looks good. According to the service records, the owner also has (or had) an LF-A, so they could afford to maintain the car. As to why it's not L-Certified, maybe the owner just traded it in at the Volvo dealer. I didn't check the Carfax or anything.
#15
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My car had rear bumper damage that I missed when purchasing in Feb 2016. I got it fixed in August. The shop had to stretch the frame a bit to ensure the trunk lid was perfectly aligned (I failed to notice the misalignment while buying, and a Lexus PPI did not catch it either). Regardless, the car has always run beautifully with no issues whatsoever. So, if I were you, I wouldn't be scared off by the bumper repair unless you notice issues during the test drive and/or an independent PPI reveals problems. Don't put your faith in the CPO process. Remember the old saying: Trust but verify....