tonyc994

Hi their, I'm new to the forum and about to buy my second Lexus. The ls430 I'm looking at is an 04 white/cream with nav. Nit sure on the options model. It has 69k and the owner is willing to accept 17k. I think it's a okay deal but I think 16k would be better. He does not have a full service history and is second owner. He told me the vin and have to purchase a car fax.

Thanks for the info and look forward to the input and using this forum.

caddyowner

If everything works, that price sounds good. Have the car inspected by a local independent Lexus mechanic or Toyota / Lexus dealer.

BTW, welcome!

Bocatrip

Sounds like a very fair deal. Just make sure the Transmission checks out as that was an issue on the early 04s. Good luck.

mrxeb38

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That's an awesome deal

Jabberwock

Jump on it if the inspection checks out.

Kira X

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It sounds good to me. That's a good price.

ultm8mind

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Less always sounds better, lol

lextout

If its a pearl white, its a winner in my book!

DRAG2GS300

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damn that's a good deal cant wait to see what you have plans on the car

yeskay

can you elaborate on the transmission issues on early 04 models. thanks

jayclapp

The early production vehicles had their transmissions recalled and replaced. My car was an early one and had the transmission replaced. Absolutely no problem. Only a fool would not have had the transmission replaced, but it would probably have given problems before the 4 year warranty ran out. You have the VIN number and any dealer can tell you if it was replaced.

LSBlues

I've had my '01 since '04 when I bought it as a CPO car with 45k miles on it-both the prior owner and I have had nearly all service (only exception being some of the oil changes) so VIN history in Lexus computers shows everything-I expect that to be very valuable information to the buyer of my car even though it won't be a lot of $ but they will know how well the car has been cared for and even with 203k miles it should provide good reliable service while riding in a terrific and modern package for less than $10k

BigBoi94

That sounds like a good deal. Good Miles on the 04.