2003 LS430 repair or replace?
03-29-23 | 01:01 PM
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03-29-23 | 01:02 PM
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03-29-23 | 03:27 PM
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03-29-23 | 03:56 PM
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they have all of the records since the car was drove off the lot new. one owner..
03-30-23 | 09:04 AM
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As far as cash, that is a less than zero incentive to a dealer. They much prefer you finance through them because it is a profit center. Check if there is any prepayment penalty. If there isn't, you can finance, pay 1 or 2 months, and then pay off the loan.
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03-30-23 | 09:20 AM
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I agree with Steve, it is a real lowball offer, just be prepared to bargain up a little. Decide on your bottom line price and also be prepared to walk (but leave your phone number with them as they may reconsider).
As far as cash, that is a less than zero incentive to a dealer. They much prefer you finance through them because it is a profit center. Check if there is any prepayment penalty. If there isn't, you can finance, pay 1 or 2 months, and then pay off the loan.
As far as cash, that is a less than zero incentive to a dealer. They much prefer you finance through them because it is a profit center. Check if there is any prepayment penalty. If there isn't, you can finance, pay 1 or 2 months, and then pay off the loan.
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03-30-23 | 12:05 PM
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03-30-23 | 12:42 PM
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The finance "trick" only works if you finance through the seller. They earn a fee from the lender. If you come in with a loan from elsewhere, there's no profit for seller. Just wanted to be very clear so there's no misunderstanding why this can help. It doesn't matter what the rate is as long as there's no prepayment penalty.
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03-30-23 | 01:13 PM
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The finance "trick" only works if you finance through the seller. They earn a fee from the lender. If you come in with a loan from elsewhere, there's no profit for seller. Just wanted to be very clear so there's no misunderstanding why this can help. It doesn't matter what the rate is as long as there's no prepayment penalty.
found 2 more
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JTHBN36F765049181
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JTHBN36F265051372
thughrs?
should this still be my first choice
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JTHBN36F665038768
03-30-23 | 01:15 PM
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https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JTHBN36F765049181
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JTHBN36F265051372
should this be my number one choice?
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JTHBN36F665038768