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Old 07-25-13, 01:23 PM
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This seems to be pretty low(good deal) given the year and mileage. Even tho it doesnt have nav its still on the low side. What do you guys think?

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...&&aff=buysight
Old 07-25-13, 02:17 PM
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price seems pretty low for a 2006 but keep in mind the 90k service is coming up and thats gonna cost a pretty penny. maybe they are factoring that in?
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That is really low. It's almost too low.
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Price seems too good to be true. I would stay away based on these reviews of the seller:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-better-way...utos-naugatuck
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Probably has had an accident or salvage title.
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I definitely would not go for it.

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Something is very fishey. That price screams accident repair, however it is an unusual combination no-Nav with headlamp washers.
Old 07-25-13, 07:32 PM
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call them there asking 15999 not 11999
its probably hit avoid it
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Default is it local ? can u go test drive and see it?

this Ls 430 is prob very rough and needs tires , interior is bad, paint has scratches everywhere.. and like some other guys said in this thread, its a salvage title or something weird going on..no climate controlled seats, no traction control , no nothing ... but if its local or fairly nearby i say go test drive and see for yourself--- dont expect anything - except a very rough Ls 430 that needs some work $$$$$
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March 25th 2013 listed in Conneticut at $16,995 with 85,956
http://www.047n.com/browse/alabama/u...--l183446.html

Same car at $13,900 in New Jersey with 85,956 miles
http://www.nipponautonj.com/2006-Lex...9/Details.aspx

Currently listed at $11,995 with 85,900 http://autos.masslive.com/detail/689...430_2006/photo

Car hasn't been driven since March 2013 ?

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Old 07-26-13, 05:30 AM
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Run but otherwise a rule of thumb is if there is no carfax provided forget it. You want clean carfax cars(to start with) and if they are they will list them on the site. Unless it is real close or they will fax you a carfax.

This one has regret written all over it if its even real. If it is too good to be true it prolly is.
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Originally Posted by L8RSk8R
March 25th 2013 listed in Conneticut at $16,995 with 85,956
http://www.047n.com/browse/alabama/u...--l183446.html

Same car at $13,900 in New Jersey with 85,956 miles
http://www.nipponautonj.com/2006-Lex...9/Details.aspx

Currently listed at $11,995 with 85,900 http://autos.masslive.com/detail/689...430_2006/photo

Car hasn't been driven since March 2013 ?
You are the hero today looking that car up. In the first link their business sign is blacked out. And the member who looked up the yelp report same thing. You guys are great. I wouldn't touch that car if they gave it away. Lol
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Originally Posted by chunkyda
Something is very fishey. That price screams accident repair, however it is an unusual combination no-Nav with headlamp washers.
Exactly...must be accident vehicle with wrong bumper on. This is base, no headlamp washers unless CL or UL trim. I would say salvage title or major lemon.
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Carfax report probably is more than 3 pages on this one. Whoever did the work probably got a deal on the upgraded bumper and forgot to add the switch in the dash to make it work. Might not be an airbag behind the plastic cover... RUN AWAY!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by lexusrace
this Ls 430 is prob very rough and needs tires , interior is bad, paint has scratches everywhere.. and like some other guys said in this thread, its a salvage title or something weird going on..no climate controlled seats, no traction control , no nothing ... but if its local or fairly nearby i say go test drive and see for yourself--- dont expect anything - except a very rough Ls 430 that needs some work $$$$$
Yes i wouldnt touch this car with someone elses hands but to be fair, it does have heated/cooled seats and trac control. no nav and that bumper is out of place on this base model.
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