Golfnut57

I am new to the forum and first time posting. I am looking at a 2008 LS460L with 9k miles with ML audi system, touring package, advance parking system and park assist. Very clean car. Sticker price around $81k. what is a good price? Is $52k a good price? Also any issued with '08 460L that I need to be aware off? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

miniz

Are you having problems using Autotrader/ebaymotors/craigslist to comp the price or are just lazy and feel the need to ask us here? A search will answer all your questions about the few known problems with the 08 model year car.

MannyRCF

LOL...I think the price is decent...where are you ..in Canada or US?

IStoSC

Miniz is saying "welcome" and I agree the price is decent but I still am "?" dependent on if its CPO, US, CAN...etc...more details would be good...

Golfnut57

This car is in the U.S. and it is a private party sale. This car with 9k mile looks virtually brand new. No paint chips what so ever. I have checked out all the major car sites such as autotrader, cars.com, etc.. and noted that 2008 model with low miles around 10k (if you can find them) to 20k miles are in the $57k to maybe low $60k. CPO ones are much higher. I wanted to do a last check on this site to confirm my gut feel that $52k might be a good deal before I pull the trigger. But based on the responses of "decent deal" I am not so sure now. Why do you guys think it is only a "decent deal" and not good? What is a good deal?

To answer Miniz's questions regarding research, I have also read a lot of the LS460 threads and noted that the biggest issue is wind noise, follow by the air suspension problem. I saw the TSIB link and check it out and seems like only '07 model is really affected by the wind noise problem. Is this true? I guess the only way to find out is to drive the car on the highway. So far I only took it for a local test drive.

Other than these 2 issues, I have not read to many major issues with the '08 model. Am I missing anything big that I should know about.

I have never owen a Lexus but decided to due to its reliability reputation. I plan to drive this car 8+ year putting about 12k a year. I have owned German cars for the last 10 years and don't believe they are very reliable for the long term.

Thanks in advance for any input.

IStoSC

This car is def way more reliable than German cars for sure. You shouldn't sweat it too much if you do pull the trigger as from your research it appears to be a very good deal if you get it. You will have warranty for another two years and until 50k so if there are some probs you can get them sorted at Lexus. Drive car first for wind noise which people have or don't. If you've done your research and feel content the. I think it's q very good deal. You're getting a new car basically and if in 2 years or 42k miles feel the need
to e tend warranty you can. Good luck. These are really overall amazing machines.

g26

IMHO that price for that car is a VERY good deal. Almost too good if you ask me.

An '08 460L with 9K miles for 52K.... if the car is legit and has a clean title, etc... GET IT!

9k miles is nothing on this car and the styling is basically the same inside and out as a 2010 (just minor changes).

Have a trusted mechanic check it out -- even if it costs you some $$ to do it. Make sure the title is clean and then Get it, get it, GET IT!!!!!

dimapb

^^^^
+1

mdawg630

If you don t wan t to help just dont reply you sound pretty rude dude ! This is the place to ask questions .