Thoughts on this CL ad
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https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...964738118.html
Is this a reasonable deal? I have seen the car and driven and it is fabulous. Just wanted this forum's take before I consider an offer on it. Thanks!
Is this a reasonable deal? I have seen the car and driven and it is fabulous. Just wanted this forum's take before I consider an offer on it. Thanks!
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https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...964738118.html
Is this a reasonable deal? I have seen the car and driven and it is fabulous. Just wanted this forum's take before I consider an offer on it. Thanks!
Is this a reasonable deal? I have seen the car and driven and it is fabulous. Just wanted this forum's take before I consider an offer on it. Thanks!
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i agree. by the time you fix the things that need fixing you are over 10k into it. you can find a lower mile ls430 for that price range.
tires 1000
new(used) seat leather plus labor ~500
ac is probably somewhere in the 500 range. (if its leaking coolant then the seals are bad and need replacing)
something is not right with the sun shade
illegal tint on windows
missing engine plastics (more of a red flag than anything)
it honestly looks like someone did a good job of cleaning up someones beater.
for the money you can do better.
here is a better deal:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...975904916.html
edit: just saw that it does have engine plastics.
tires 1000
new(used) seat leather plus labor ~500
ac is probably somewhere in the 500 range. (if its leaking coolant then the seals are bad and need replacing)
something is not right with the sun shade
illegal tint on windows
missing engine plastics (more of a red flag than anything)
it honestly looks like someone did a good job of cleaning up someones beater.
for the money you can do better.
here is a better deal:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...975904916.html
edit: just saw that it does have engine plastics.
Last edited by LesserEvil; 09-16-19 at 12:04 PM.
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The 2004 in Sacramento is a $5000 car at best IMHO. It looks like the one with the link posted by LesserEvil might be a gem, but obviously there is a big difference in price.
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Always worth paying more for a car that has been cared for. Let’s face it.....these cars are old!!!!! Go for the best one for a fair price. Why go for a project car when there are well maintained cars available?
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I think this is like a $5k-$6K car with good tires and no issues with the AC and the torn seat. It doesn't look like a bad car, but I think you could do better if you wait. If they got desperate I would offer them around $3K and make the repairs myself.
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https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ct...964738118.html
Is this a reasonable deal? I have seen the car and driven and it is fabulous. Just wanted this forum's take before I consider an offer on it. Thanks!
Is this a reasonable deal? I have seen the car and driven and it is fabulous. Just wanted this forum's take before I consider an offer on it. Thanks!
Maybe consider looking for 05s and 06s to avoid earlier 04 trans issues. (02s and 03s considerably less money but 05s and 06s considerably more desirable all other things being equal.) If you want more power, LS 460s with no timing belt issue, working AC and similar miles can be had for such an amount as seller is asking. (While I like very much and own the LS430, hard to argue it is better than a very nicely kept LS460.) Be patient, Many LS430s and LS460s are on and are coming to the market. You will find reasonable sellers with near perfect examples at a reasonable asking prices (those do move fairly quickly). If you are willing to do repairs, keep in mind that high mileage autos with mechanical issues will usually only sell when priced at steep discounts, and use such knowledge when negotiating price.
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A well maintained and gently used LS430 is super reliable fantastic car. Don't buy a beater LS430 for any price or you will likely regret it.
These are expensive cars with expensive problems if they have been neglected. An LS430 that has not been well maintained can end up being a serious money pit.
Pay more up front to buy a well maintained, super clean LS430 and you won't regret it.
These are expensive cars with expensive problems if they have been neglected. An LS430 that has not been well maintained can end up being a serious money pit.
Pay more up front to buy a well maintained, super clean LS430 and you won't regret it.
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A well maintained and gently used LS430 is super reliable fantastic car. Don't buy a beater LS430 for any price or you will likely regret it.
These are expensive cars with expensive problems if they have been neglected. An LS430 that has not been well maintained can end up being a serious money pit.
Pay more up front to buy a well maintained, super clean LS430 and you won't regret it.
These are expensive cars with expensive problems if they have been neglected. An LS430 that has not been well maintained can end up being a serious money pit.
Pay more up front to buy a well maintained, super clean LS430 and you won't regret it.
All maintenance is up to date and I have all the receipts with dates, mileage, etc on each repair since I have owned it from 77k.
I added it to the market place. message me if you have any questions.
Thanks!
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There are a lot better cars out there in the Nor Cal area.... May be priced higher but the list of items on this car is too steep.
Keep looking.
Keep looking.
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Thanks everyone for the feedback!
So when looking at used vehicles, it sounds like determining what the car needs to be 100% is part of the negotiating tactic. Needs tires, minus $800, needs TB/WP, minus $1000 and so on. Is this standard? Apologies if this sounds ignorant.
My budget is around $7000
So when looking at used vehicles, it sounds like determining what the car needs to be 100% is part of the negotiating tactic. Needs tires, minus $800, needs TB/WP, minus $1000 and so on. Is this standard? Apologies if this sounds ignorant.
My budget is around $7000
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A well maintained and gently used LS430 is super reliable fantastic car. Don't buy a beater LS430 for any price or you will likely regret it.
These are expensive cars with expensive problems if they have been neglected. An LS430 that has not been well maintained can end up being a serious money pit.
Pay more up front to buy a well maintained, super clean LS430 and you won't regret it.
These are expensive cars with expensive problems if they have been neglected. An LS430 that has not been well maintained can end up being a serious money pit.
Pay more up front to buy a well maintained, super clean LS430 and you won't regret it.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
So when looking at used vehicles, it sounds like determining what the car needs to be 100% is part of the negotiating tactic. Needs tires, minus $800, needs TB/WP, minus $1000 and so on. Is this standard? Apologies if this sounds ignorant.
My budget is around $7000
So when looking at used vehicles, it sounds like determining what the car needs to be 100% is part of the negotiating tactic. Needs tires, minus $800, needs TB/WP, minus $1000 and so on. Is this standard? Apologies if this sounds ignorant.
My budget is around $7000
Plenty of people out there who no longer have the money they had for a car and now have to scramble for bus fare because they didn't think it through ahead of time and bought some pile of shiny pretty looking metal they cannot drive due to issues they now cannot afford to remedy....
Last edited by 430SLOwner; 09-19-19 at 07:24 PM.