bosshognit

hello everyone

So I can by a nice and clean 04 LS430 sport pkg with the sup... going to test drive it this weekend..here is the info about the car..

1. 2004 Lexus LS 430 color is Flint Mica and the Interior Color is blk

2. it has 138,992 miles

3. its going for $14,495

4. Ive read up on these cars that If you want to pick up an LS 430 then 0get 04's & up are the best to get.. cuz of the new transmission 6-speed transmisson & steptronic... love gotta have it.. but what about the price and high miles??? is this something to worry about... I know the Lexus Name and this car is very rebreliable.. but with 138k brand new to me.. would i go thru any rough starts or paths?? how much should i Low ball to get the price that i want??? well comment away guys.. here is the link

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national

warminwisc

Without complete service records it is a gamble I would not want to be on the down side of. Price way high, sport package may be nice but suspension is probably getting pretty soft anyway with these miles unless you know otherwise. 15 g's can buy alot of car with less miles.

PRSUIT460

iTrader: (3)

It hasn't seen the dealer since 80K. If it were me I'd keep looking. Figure it's going to need the timing belt changed, fluids, etc..



Dealer Reported 09/10/2007 Tustin Lexus 80159 0080009 CHANGED ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Dealer Reported 09/10/2007 Tustin Lexus 80159 0080009 R & R TRUNK LINERS, LOCATE AND REPAIR LOOSE PIN CONNECTION AT DOOR LOCK CONTROL
Dealer Reported 09/10/2007 Tustin Lexus 80159 0080009 REMOVE WHEELS AND INSPECT BRAKES. FT BRAKE 90% REMAINING AND REARS 40% REMAINING
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 CHECK ALL TIRES FOR WEAR
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 REPLACED ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 NOTED
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 NO TIRE ROTATION DUE TO CONDITION OF TIRES. FRONT BRAKES:2.5MM REAR BRAKES:7MM
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 SMART ACCESS BUTTON IN OFF POSITION.TURNED SMART ACCESS ON.
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 SEAT VENTILATOR OPERATION NORMAL AT THIS TIME.
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 REPLACED FUSE FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTER, NO CHARGE TO GUEST
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 RECOMMENDED SERVICE, NOT DONE
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003314 CHECK ALL TIRES FOR WEAR
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003314 NOTED
Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003314 COMPLETED
Dealer Reported 08/08/2006 Longo Lexus 47586 0079404 NOTE ONLY
Dealer Reported 08/08/2006 Longo Lexus 47586 0079404 PERFORMED INTERIOR DETAIL ONLY
Dealer Reported 08/08/2006 Longo Lexus 47586 0079404 PERFORMED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Dealer Reported 07/06/2006 Lexus of Las Vegas 47555 0030066 PERFORM REQUESTED SERVICE.
Dealer Reported 07/06/2006 Lexus of Las Vegas 47555 0030066 CHECK OUT CAR BRAKES ARE GOOD. TIRE @ 6/32. TEST DROVE VEHICLE.
Dealer Reported 07/06/2006 Lexus of Las Vegas 47555 0030066 WORKING AS DESIGNED.
Dealer Reported 12/22/2005 Tustin Lexus 35676 0099868 MOUNT & BALANCE 2 NEW TIRES THEY WERE THE REARS WERE THE WORST
Dealer Reported 10/06/2005 Tustin Lexus 30620 0091297 PERFORMED 30,000 MILE SERVICE
Dealer Reported 10/06/2005 Tustin Lexus 30620 0091297 TECH INSTALLED NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS, SHIMS AND CALIPER BOLTS.
Dealer Reported 10/06/2005 Tustin Lexus 30620 0091297 INSTRUMENT LOUVER - R&R
Dealer Reported 07/15/2005 Tustin Lexus 25223 0082153 CHANGED ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Dealer Reported 07/15/2005 Tustin Lexus 25223 0082153 REPLACED TIRE
Dealer Reported 07/15/2005 Tustin Lexus 25223 0082153 RECOMMENED TALK WITH CHRIS (SHOP FORMAN)
Dealer Reported 07/15/2005 Tustin Lexus 25223 0082153 REMOVED BURR FROM TRACK
Dealer Reported 07/15/2005 Tustin Lexus 25223 0082153 4LG REPLACE DVD - LS 430 (SSC) - SSC
Dealer Reported 04/02/2005 Tustin Lexus 20733 0070589 PERFORMED 20,000 MILE SERVICE
Dealer Reported 12/20/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 15489 0711312 ******** MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ******** + +
Dealer Reported 10/11/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 10640 0706187 ******* MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ******* +
Dealer Reported 10/11/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 10640 0706187 RF10, LF10, LR8, RR8
Dealer Reported 10/11/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 10640 0706187 OPERATING AS DESIGNED, NO ABNORMAL SOUND HEARD AT THIS TIME.
Dealer Reported 10/11/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 10640 0706187 WORKING AS DESIGNED PER TECH.
Dealer Reported 10/11/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 10640 0706187 DONE.
Dealer Reported 10/11/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 10640 0706187 **HANDWASH VEHICLE - NO CHARGE** +
Dealer Reported 07/26/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 5482 0700209 PASSENGERS FRONT TIRES LOOSES AIR PRESSURE ( NAIL ON SIDEWALL) REPLACED TIRE.
Dealer Reported 07/26/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 5482 0700209 ******* MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ******* +
Dealer Reported 05/17/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 1329 0694730 RESET LOW TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR
Dealer Reported 05/17/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 1329 0694730 BLUE TOOTH OPERATING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME, SIGNAL IN CAR MATCHES SIGNAL ON PHON
Dealer Reported 05/17/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 1329 0694730 30 DAY INSPECTION: INSPECT BODY, PAINT, FLUIDS, CHASSIS & TIRES.
Dealer Reported 05/17/2004 Lexus Santa Monica 1329 0694730 DONE, SEE ATTACHED
Dealer Reported 05/07/2004 Longo Lexus 635 0038909 COMPLETED SIMONIZ ONE TIME APPLICATION A/R# 38608

xuserx04

iTrader: (6)

Dealer Reported 12/06/2006 Longo Lexus 58273 0003320 ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR

What is that all about???

Jabberwock

$15k for 138,000 miles is absurd - run in the other direction.

Luthor

If you go in for service without a reservation, and all the loaner vehicles are spoken for, they will put you in a rental. The one time lexus doesn't roll out the red carpet. They will pay for the base rental car. My tech who does my work was telling me how funny it is to watch a Well dressed man putting his things into a Hyndai Accent from his $70K car.
One of many cool stories from when he worked at the Lexus dealership

caddyowner

I also vote no based on the lack of service history.

Bocatrip

I'm looking at an 01 LS430 with Nav with almost 100K for $13,000, but has all the service recorrds(timing belt changed) since new as well as the right color combo(Silver/Grey). It's not easy trying to get a "great deal" on these cars as they do seem to hold their value and the really exceptional ones go very fast.

Luthor

I just got my 01 LS 430 for 11750 two weeks ago. The ML sub is blown, so I'm happy I got them to knock off the 250 from $12k. Its a fair price, and your right they do go fast. This is my third LS. My 92 had 267,000 when totalled. My '95 had only 134,300 when totalled two weeks ago. LUTHOR #3 only has 106,300. Ok that was two weeks ago, know 107K.....
The 430 is a different car. I have been told this but WOW....

Bocatrip

I drove a 2000 LS400 the other day and can honestly say that in comparison to the LS430 it is night and day. The LS430 is considerably more substantial and drives like a big luxo car should.

Jabberwock

If the car has complete service history and is in great shape than it could be a fair to good deal with 100k or over depending on the price. With no or big gaps in service history I'd avoid a high mile car. If you do buy one with little or no service history don't pay a dollar over average wholesale value, and expect some repair bills.

Bocatrip

With the 01 LS430 I'm looking at, I did find one 3 year gap on service history when the car changed ownership (from son to mother) which equated to 1800 miles per year. How much trouble occurred in less than 6,000 miles in 3 years? Regardless, the last service (May 2010) was at the original Lexus dealership for everything including timing belt. I'm very confident when buying a car that has a zillion visits to Lexus every 5,000 miles of which almost all of them read either 5,000, 15,000, or 30,000 mile service. I even have one for 60,000! Going to look at this car on Wednesday.

bosshognit

ok so run away and stay clear.. no worries no problem.. thanks for all your guys help and info..!!! ill keep on looking..

Bocatrip

There are plenty cars out there to choose from. Although these cars are pretty reliable, why not get one with that extra care that keeps it going for that many more trouble free miles?