Used LS buyer tips
05-01-20, 01:28 PM
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Used LS buyer tips
Going to replace my 2004 LS soon, almost 200,000 miles of great driving. In this generation are there any sweetspots for used vehicles, is the 2018 version worth getting instead? I know the air suspension might be something to avoid, any other tips like that?
05-01-20, 03:01 PM
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Greetings. There's a lot to consider. Do you have a specific budget in mind? What options? If you're wanting to save money and aren't looking for the latest tech, look for a 2011-2012. Those seem to be the best car for the money. There are still low mileage cars out there and plenty of variety when it comes to options. If you're ready to step up to the next level, then consider the 2016-2017 LS460. It has the full screen and a few newer tech features than the 13-15.. Can't help you on the 500's. Check out that section on the forum. There's lots of info from current owners who jumped from the 460 to the 500. Good luck!
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05-01-20, 03:44 PM
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Probably under $60k so budget isn't too much of an issue. Options, yes, I am not sure, that's what I am ignorant about, I don't know what the options are and which are must haves or serious considerations. I haven't looked into the LS since I got mine used in 2008.
05-01-20, 05:45 PM
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I currently have a 2011 460L that I got after my 2006 LS430. Love the car. I plan on upgrading to the 2013+ body style soon. I would go for a CPO car and extend the warranty for a few additional years. Still reliable cars but my warranty through lexus has paid for itself many times over on my 2011 460L.
05-02-20, 10:15 AM
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With that budget, you very well should consider test driving the LS500 and see what you think. There's plenty of 2018's out there in or below your price point. Good luck!
05-02-20, 12:17 PM
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05-27-20, 10:34 AM
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A couple of months ago it was reveled that Lexus would not put V-8's in anything under $90K starting in 2022. Had more to do with losing weight and increasing overall brand mileage required by the government which has been ongoing. The whole auto industry has been trending toward smaller engines and squeezing more power with turbos & superchargers.
Anyway, 2017 was the last year that Lexus put a V8 in the LS so if the V8 is important to you then the 2017 would be the LS to look for. After reading the articles about the V8's I went out and found a 2017 to replace my 2014. My timing must have been good ( March 2020 ) because everything (2017) I'm seeing now in the Southeast is $2500 to $5000 more than I paid for similar mileage and certified. I also picked up 3 years in age and 36,000 less mile than I had on my 2014. ($41,250 and $24,500 for my 2014. 2017 had 33,800 miles and the 2014 had 70,800) I feel very fortunate to have traded when I did.
I hope you're successful in you search.
Anyway, 2017 was the last year that Lexus put a V8 in the LS so if the V8 is important to you then the 2017 would be the LS to look for. After reading the articles about the V8's I went out and found a 2017 to replace my 2014. My timing must have been good ( March 2020 ) because everything (2017) I'm seeing now in the Southeast is $2500 to $5000 more than I paid for similar mileage and certified. I also picked up 3 years in age and 36,000 less mile than I had on my 2014. ($41,250 and $24,500 for my 2014. 2017 had 33,800 miles and the 2014 had 70,800) I feel very fortunate to have traded when I did.
I hope you're successful in you search.
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