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Old 05-22-13, 02:10 PM
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Default Hello from a gs owner looking for an Ls

Just wanted to say hello. I'm in the process of parting out my gs400, and have been on the hunt for a LS460L. I've been trolling this section for a while doing many searches. I have test drove this car and wow it drive amazing. I've been picky and only want black leather interior and recining rear seats. Hopefully Ill find a nice one which isnot too far away. I've pick up some wheels to build before buying the car LOL....its in my blood. We will see

Just want to say hello to the new community......
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Welcome! good luck with your search. It's tough to find LS's where I am since they are so far and few inbetween... Hope you get what you want!
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Good luck with the search! I had a 99 GS400 a while back that I miss a lot. Such a great looking car!
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Welcome & good luck in your search! Search from coast to coast along with adding private sellers in your search as well.

Jay & broken_tsi we found a needle in the hay stack 460L with the options we have, it's rare to find in the used market and not beat down.
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Hello! Welcome to the community and good luck
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Originally Posted by jayhoang
Welcome! good luck with your search. It's tough to find LS's where I am since they are so far and few inbetween... Hope you get what you want!
Yeah the nice ones I find are either in texas, cali, or chicago. I'm not rushing.....

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Good luck with the search! I had a 99 GS400 a while back that I miss a lot. Such a great looking car!
Yeah, I loved the car but its time to move on.....

Originally Posted by Tee
Welcome & good luck in your search! Search from coast to coast along with adding private sellers in your search as well.

yeah I am taking my time, but searching everywhere LOL

Jay & broken_tsi we found a needle in the hay stack 460L with the options we have, it's rare to find in the used market and not beat down.
Wow I never knew people beat on cars like this. I can expect that from the GTR, or M5 market but these cars... wow I'm suprised.

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Hello! Welcome to the community and good luck

Thanks Bro
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Wow I never knew people beat on cars like this. I can expect that from the GTR, or M5 market but these cars... wow I'm suprised.
Yea once you start looking you will see some LS460's had a hard life from the previous owners, buttons & leather worn, scatches on the woods middle console and door ding hell to hail damage. Looking is like having a 2nd job and you will get good at it, even seeing things such as how creative the seller are of what angle and what pics to post to hide wear and imperfections inside & outside of the car.
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From my experience when looking for an LS - a lot of the higher priced luxury vehicles such as the LS, are leased. So really - they drive it as they wish and then move on when the lease is over. There really is no "care" in the car since it's not long term for the customer.
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Originally Posted by Tee
Yea once you start looking you will see some LS460's had a hard life from the previous owners, buttons & leather worn, scatches on the woods middle console and door ding hell to hail damage. Looking is like having a 2nd job and you will get good at it, even seeing things such as how creative the seller are of what angle and what pics to post to hide wear and imperfections inside & outside of the car.
Man that puts me in a disadvange if the car is out of state.

Originally Posted by jayhoang
From my experience when looking for an LS - a lot of the higher priced luxury vehicles such as the LS, are leased. So really - they drive it as they wish and then move on when the lease is over. There really is no "care" in the car since it's not long term for the customer.
Good point i didn't think about ex lease cars. The Second GS is known for a bulletproof transmission. How is the transmission in this car? And whats the deal with the nav screen and the price of the repair?
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Welcome, I hope you find what you're looking for and don't settle.
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ill sell you mine....
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Originally Posted by lexusondubs
ill sell you mine....
You want that GTR more badly than I do huh?
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Originally Posted by datplayaz
You want that GTR more badly than I do huh?
yup after sitting in that one the other day lol
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