Ventura

OK folks I didn’t get much of a reply to request for info about the air suspension on these cars so I kinda nixed that idea.
Here is where I am now. I just found a 2005 430 with under 12,000 miles on it. White with a cream interior. It has to Modern Luxury Package with chrome wheels and that meets my minimum requirements.
I have not seen the car in person yet but the dealer (a Ford dealer) rep claims it is a near flawless car. Given the low mileage I tend to believe that. Ya I know believe anything a sales person tells you.
I have negotiated a deal with them over the phone for $ 25,800.00 with a total of $28,448.00 out the door. Again this car has less than 12,000 miles on it.
So what do you folks think? My take is it is a really good deal but I would like some comments from the members that have been around for a while. Would you buy this car for this money if you were shopping for a 2005?
Thanks for any suggestions and comments you may provide.
Bill

maximussp

Just buy it. What are you waiting for?..... Join the club.

Vpanin

If the car is flawless in person.........buy it ASAP

DNC

At the very least do a Car Fax.

Jabberwock

12k on a 2005 LS should be like buying a virtually new car - I'd buy it at that price. Check VIN and services records with Lexus to verify history and service.

warminwisc

Let me know if you do not buy it.

caddyowner

Run the service history and have the car inspected by a Lexus mechanic. Be prepared to keep looking. However, if it is a gem, jump on it hard.

Ventura

Thanks for the comments. I ran the VIN through the Lexus factory site and it showed basic service and the replacement of a parking sensor. Given that I called the dealer and bought the car. I will be picking the car up next week. I will Carfax it as well but I don't expect to find any issues there.
I am really excited about finding a 430 with such low mileage.
Thanks again for the comments.

DNC

Great! I hope you will share pictures with us at some point.

IStoSC

We aidnthat much for our blk blk w 58k miles so you're getting a deal! Ours was 06, but 05 is great

Vpanin

Congrats Ventura......your car is not even broken in at 12k hahah..........MUST PUT PICS UP AS SOON AS YOU GET IT!!

Jabberwock

I bought mine with 14k on it and it has been like owning a brand new car. If fact its been better cause it cost a lot less : )

Just be very careful to inspect for previous body work or accident because one of the ways a car ends up with such low miles is to have spent months in the body shop after a huge accident.

But if it inspects clean I am sure you will be delighted especially at that price.

caddyowner

^^^
Ditto on the accident damage. A couple months ago, there was a low miles 07 LS460 at a Detroit-area Chevy dealer listed for the mid-$30s. IIRC, the carfax listed multiple accidents in Florida.

CG lover

if you do not buy it at least post the dealers name and number so another forum member can go for it,,

Derry

DDLexus

i'm guessing it is this car here...
http://www.walnutcreekford.com/used/...e6ad465605.htm