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Old 01-07-19 | 12:08 PM
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Picked up this 05 LS with only 44100 miles for $11,750. It was a trade in at the Lexus dealer during New Years. One owner car and no accidents. Flint mica on pristine grey leather, 18’s, luxury package, and smart key. I have changed the oil, brake fluid, acc belt, air filter, and cabin filter. Already added the BT45 to give it some Bluetooth. Car is very comfortable and makes a nice daily driver. Pic is after claying and sealing the paint.

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Old 01-07-19 | 12:42 PM
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wow. nice deal. looks very clean. enjoy.
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How is the sound quality for the bt45 does it lack any bass and is it staticky?
Old 01-07-19 | 12:59 PM
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Congratulations! It appears you made a sound decision in your purchase!
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How is the sound quality for the bt45 does it lack any bass and is it staticky?
Sound quality is very good. Bass is decent and no static. Easy to install and updates the old school headunit.
Old 01-07-19 | 02:24 PM
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With clear headlights and rash-free wheels, it appears that you did REALLY well - congrats!
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That's delicious, nice find.
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Looks nice.
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Nice! Congrats! Still looking around in the tristate area for a 04-06.
Old 01-07-19 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bjo71


Picked up this 05 LS with only 44100 miles for $11,750. It was a trade in at the Lexus dealer during New Years. One owner car and no accidents. Flint mica on pristine grey leather, 18’s, luxury package, and smart key. I have changed the oil, brake fluid, acc belt, air filter, and cabin filter. Already added the BT45 to give it some Bluetooth. Car is very comfortable and makes a nice daily driver. Pic is after claying and sealing the paint.
Nice one!!
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You’re some lucky guy! Enjoy your new ride!
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Very Nice!

I think that's a good price for the year, mileage, and color. I would've pulled the trigger on that one. Were you actively looking for an LS or did you just stumble across it? What area of TX was it in?
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Very Nice!

I think that's a good price for the year, mileage, and color. I would've pulled the trigger on that one. Were you actively looking for an LS or did you just stumble across it? What area of TX was it in?
I’m in Houston and started looking around in the end of the year. Got a bit disappointed seeing so many clapped out LS430’s with high miles. Almost bought an 80k mile la430 at another Lexus dealer but the salesman told me to come back after the weekend to finish the deal. Then my car gurus alert popped up with this one and it was history.
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Love the mileage and price--congrats!
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NICE!!!!! That is a beauty! Thats my dream LS right there.

Like Jeremy Clarkson once said, "the only decision left is which cabin air filter to use to filter out the smell of poverty"

Any timing belt history?

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