**UPDATE** some used car options - need some advice please!

booblehead wrote: ↑ https://www.autotrader.ca/a/lexus/gs/to ... _9&sprx=-1

Personally, I feel this one is better as it is newer and should still have factory warranty left.

CaptSmethwick wrote: ↑ Good advice above.

Don't pump up its virtues - let the sales people do that. It's your job to let them know that you know that no vehicle is perfect or has everything and that you care about the things that the vehicle does and doesn't have. Also, ask them if the car has Apple Car Play or Android Auto (it doesn't) or ask about other features that are its shortcomings, like fuel economy, the size of its trunk, or its performance against its competitors (like the A6). Ask them if you should be concerned that Lexus has discontinued the GS. etc. etc.

Remember, as nice as the GS F Sport is (and it is a decent car), it's not perfect and you do have good options. Let them sell you the car, don't do the job for them.

booblehead wrote: ↑ Seems to me if this car has a clean history, the asking price of $33,000 is decent and fair. So, you can try to offer $31,800 + taxes and see. Somewhere in the $32,500 would be a good buy. I would suggest not to pay any admin fee and any other fees at all. At this mileage, you ought to find out if the tires and brakes are at the end of their lives.

If dealer does not allow you to test drive or have it inspected by your own mechanic, then do walk away. Don’t put any deposit down Until you have done your due diligence.

malecoke wrote: ↑ Just like dealing with any 3rd party used car dealer/salesman, proceed with caution, keep your guards up and always challenge what they tell you, don't just take their word for it.
Few things to note about this listing..

1. They stated they are a no haggle dealership, so negotiating might be difficult.

2. Certification is an extra $699

3. The unit has been on the market since Sept/October, so you might be able to use that to your advantage

4. DO NOT - DO NOT - DO NOT leave a deposit or sign anything before you test drive the vehicle

5. Make sure you take it to your own mechanic or an APA approved mechanic for an independent inspection. They might ask for a deposit at this point, make sure they write the deposit is REFUNDABLE if you're not happy with the inspection results. If they don't allow it, walk way, there's something they don't want you to find out.

6. Take the VIN#, run your own carfax report. This way you can make sure the report has not be fudged and its up to date.

Moneyhunt wrote: ↑ Definitely is. Just another 8-9K on top lol.
May have to look elsewhere anyways, because the link shows the car is unavailable now.

booblehead wrote: ↑ You can opt for ES350

FilaGuy wrote: ↑ Ya, the ES350 should be a car to consider. You might find the GS 350 too big or seating position is just off (that's how I felt when I drove it).

freeforall wrote: ↑ GS looks much nicer, imo.

booblehead wrote: ↑ For ES350, with OP's budget of $33,000 range, he could get a MY2018 easily and with leftover factory warranty and fairly low mileage too.

MP3_SKY wrote: ↑ Right, but OP clearly want a better car with that money he is willing to spend. lol


OP, yes they can take your DL for a photocopy, it is standard for dealership to do that when letting you to drive their cars. It is for insurance purpose, they need to make sure you are licensed in case you crash the car, their insurance will pay.

grisensko wrote: ↑ You are missing 3 great familly volvo option:

2016/2017 XC 90 T6
2017 S90 T6 or 2018 T5
2018 Xc60

The volvo t6 have a good punch, the xc90 is spacious for a large familly... But other option are good too.