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New guy here, can't find "the one"

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Old 02-03-13, 01:34 AM
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99k? too much miles
Old 02-03-13, 08:44 AM
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No offense to the 460 but I have talked to many former 430 owers that traded or sold their 430 to "upgrade" only to be dissapointed. Just two weeks ago i was talking to a guy who had his 430 hit by a drunk driver and the car was totaled. He thought he'd go for the 07 460 and he is not happy. He told me that even the Lexus techs told him "this isn't like your old 430, these are kinda delicate and not as reliable as the 430 are.... you got be easy with these." Another concern I would think about is that 2007 is the first year for the 460's and if you do some research you'll find that there were some substantial issues withthe 460's in 07 & 08. I'm not trying to scare you, just trying to inform you. In July last year, I bought a 2004, 430 UL w/PCS with only 55K miles from Florida at a whole saler in NJ. There are some really nice 04-06 430's in the southern states, especially Florida and Texas. I just looked up on autotrader.com and there are more than a few 430's I would consider buying.

I hope you find what you want and as our fellow CL members wait for "the one" and do not settle!

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Old 02-14-13, 05:29 PM
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I'd like to offer a plug for ecarhouse(dot)com. Jeremy runs a small boutique car finding service working primarily the auctions but checks all sources. He charges about $1K for his service and he's way pickier than you or I will ever be. He's in the Dallas area but I've bought 4 cars from him and have enjoyed the "familiarization" drive back to Cali with my new ride. I have saved a serious bundle every time. Figure on paying right on or near the KBB Trade In number which is hard to beat anyway. Just my .02
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