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Old 09-05-20 | 04:25 PM
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This is my new baby. '






05 modern tech package with 20,500 miles. What a blessing!! It's even the colors I would have gotten if I'd have bought the car new. Original owners took immaculate care of it. You are hard pressed to tell it from new. Even the timing belt had been done 4 months ago! I'm very happy! It looks nice next to my '17 460 midnight edition

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Very nice! We just got an 04’ Pearl w/ Tan but you definitely beat me on the miles. Still babied for 90k but I did drop a few making sure maintenance was up to date (timing belt, water pump, plugs).
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Very nice. I think I saw that one listed online for $20k a couple of weeks ago, but it was gone fast. How much did you pay for it?
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Gorgeous car and well worth whatever you paid!
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A real gem. Worth every bit!!!!
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Gorgeous car with crazy low miles Yes, $20,000 for this car is correct for the knowledgeable buyer.
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That's a fantastic car, congrats!
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Yes, I paid the $20k. The car was impeccable and has the service history to match. You just don't find many like this! It's replacing an '04 Acura TL with 155k miles. The LS will be my daily car now. Just took it for the first drive to Lake Tahoe. It was an awesome drive!!
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Originally Posted by MidnigtDrm
Yes, I paid the $20k. The car was impeccable and has the service history to match. You just don't find many like this! It's replacing an '04 Acura TL with 155k miles. The LS will be my daily car now. Just took it for the first drive to Lake Tahoe. It was an awesome drive!!
Many Congratulations! You will not be disappointed if the car continues to get good care. Great fun----
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Looks new! Fantastic find and enjoy!
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Originally Posted by MidnigtDrm
Yes, I paid the $20k. The car was impeccable and has the service history to match. You just don't find many like this! It's replacing an '04 Acura TL with 155k miles. The LS will be my daily car now. Just took it for the first drive to Lake Tahoe. It was an awesome drive!!
Worth every penny. Surprised it wasn't listed for more in that condition with that mileage.

So, which do you prefer? The 460 or the 430?
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I bought this 05 ML for $18,000 last October with 17,000 miles. You are going to love that car!
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Looks great, I love the clarity of the headlights, foglights, and steering wheel. Can tell it spent all of its time indoors.

Any plans for it, other than racking up the miles?
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Plans: Clear armor. Going to have it done to entire front end, full hood and fenders, as well as both full length sides of the car. Window tint and some custom wheels to dress it up.
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That looks like a mirror of mine! Glad to hear that you love yours!


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