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Old 03-23-12, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
I would do $38k by Sun. For $37k I just drop it off and they cut me a check within 20 min. It's in excellent condition with new Michelin's and new rotors and pads.
to be honest, seems like it's a great price and like you said, 20 mins, do it at carmax like that
Old 03-23-12, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
I figured that would come up :-) 2013 GS 350 F-Sport.
May I ask why? Are you just looking for a bigger/comfier car?

The F will out handle and is faster than the Fsport.
Old 03-23-12, 10:19 AM
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my wife had her eye on the gs350 when we were at the dealer a month ago. it's got great room inside. but kinda pricey, imo.

also, the Fsport doesn't have fogs while the regular one's do. thought that was odd.
Old 03-23-12, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
May I ask why? Are you just looking for a bigger/comfier car?

The F will out handle and is faster than the Fsport.
Yes, I am interested in a car with a slightly bigger build. The new GS 350 looks aggressive, with super nice interior, and has some cool features. If we were not expecting kids in the next year I would have picked up a GT-R or 911, used of course. Am I crazy?
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Originally Posted by cremaster
my wife had her eye on the gs350 when we were at the dealer a month ago. it's got great room inside. but kinda pricey, imo.

also, the Fsport doesn't have fogs while the regular one's do. thought that was odd.
It's totally odd to not have fogs. You know it will be added in the coming years. I am sure someone will figure out a clean solution.
Old 03-23-12, 10:27 AM
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I recently paid $37k for my SFP 2008 ISF and my car is in probably a lot worst shape than yours is (75k miles!). The dealer also had 3 credit aps waiting on this car so I'm assuming you should be able to get $38k+ from a private party if you're patient enough.
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They are giving you great price considering you are just selling it to them, have you tried your local lexus dealer to do a trade with GS350 F sport? if they come anywhere close to carmax number, you can save $$$ on taxes.

Anyways F seems to be holding its value really good
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Carmax makes good deals at times...

Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
I figured that would come up :-) 2013 GS 350 F-Sport.
LoL .. I figured...

We'll have an exhaust & intake ready for you again....


~ Joe Z
Old 03-23-12, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
It's totally odd to not have fogs. You know it will be added in the coming years. I am sure someone will figure out a clean solution.
It's already figured out... Just buy the OEM JDM Fogs already found on the 2013 GS F-Sport...


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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Carmax makes good deals at times...



LoL .. I figured...

We'll have an exhaust & intake ready for you again....


~ Joe Z
Awesome! Looking forward to it.
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Originally Posted by MKIV98TT
Yes, I am interested in a car with a slightly bigger build. The new GS 350 looks aggressive, with super nice interior, and has some cool features. If we were not expecting kids in the next year I would have picked up a GT-R or 911, used of course. Am I crazy?
The front, yes. The rear, no. It looks like the new Camry.
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Originally Posted by melbitoast
The front, yes. The rear, no. It looks like the new Camry.
+1 they could have done something better with the rear to match the aggressive front
Old 03-23-12, 01:11 PM
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^^ I don't see it at all...





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Old 03-23-12, 01:22 PM
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in my experience with carmax, they always offer the lowest KBB price... I've appraised 4 cars there
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I agree the rear is no as aggressive as the front. I see the rear looking like a smaller version of the LS.

JOE Z, love those pics!


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