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Good Deal, or should I pass

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Old 10-04-09, 05:34 PM
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$23k for 03 w/ 47k mi. seems like a nice price. For the engine, I'm sure it's the same from 02-09 models. 06+ models get 6spd transmission w/ manualmatic shifting. Some ext. upgrades like front and tail lights, bluetooth, wheels, etc... That's pretty much it.
Old 10-04-09, 05:36 PM
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not only do we need pix, but you gotta ask yourself if there was any damage done to the car, any problems mechanically, electronically, and visually, and whether there might be others for a similar price with the same (or even lower) mileage. if you like it, and it all checks out, do NOT forget to do the carfax report just to make sure. after that, make it yours my friend!
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Originally Posted by scorpio74
$23k for 03 w/ 47k mi. seems like a nice price. For the engine, I'm sure it's the same from 02-09 models. 06+ models get 6spd transmission w/ manualmatic shifting. Some ext. upgrades like front and tail lights, bluetooth, wheels, etc... That's pretty much it.
If there are no issues, that is pretty much market.

My '03 just just sold (by the dealer) for $28K
It was lower miles, roughly 30-35K
Old 10-04-09, 11:04 PM
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I'd say that is a hair under market.
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
not only do we need pix, but you gotta ask yourself if there was any damage done to the car, any problems mechanically, electronically, and visually, and whether there might be others for a similar price with the same (or even lower) mileage. if you like it, and it all checks out, do NOT forget to do the carfax report just to make sure. after that, make it yours my friend!
+1, besides the carfax, check to see if the car was serviced by a Lexus dealer. Sounds like a good deal if car checks out. Good Luck
Old 10-05-09, 09:40 AM
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It sounds good.

I got my '04 with 28k miles for a little over that price earlier this year...
Old 10-05-09, 09:18 PM
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Seems like a very fair price to me
Old 10-05-09, 09:23 PM
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I'd say it's a good to great deal, especially with the low miles and tasteful upgrades, didn't see the color....I would say it's a steal, unless there are the following circumstances:

1) Undesirable color-golds, twighlight, blue, green are not getting top dollar-even then if YOU like the color then who cares?
2) Damage or paint work
3) 3 or more owners
4) neglect of service...even though it only has 47k if it has NEVER had the 30k or 36mo year service and it is coming up on the 72mo big service then I would question and adjust down accordingly.
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