Author Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Lexus LS, 2007-2015 (Read 145389 times)

pi314 · « **Reply #240 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:16:04 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on March 29, 2016, 05:08:38 pm

Quote from: pi314 on March 29, 2016, 05:03:25 pm

Get in line for Ron's LS

So if I'm ready to sell tomorrow, you have the cash ready to go?

Tomorrow is a bit soon

I was browsing kijiji and I was very tempted to go check out this car, as a primer for your LS

. Unfortunately timing isn't right as I'm about to move. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/edmundston/1995-lexus-ls-400-familiale/1150421642?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

rrocket · « **Reply #241 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:17:13 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 29, 2016, 05:12:16 pm

Ron, I'm guessing that LS with similar mileage for $28k is older than 2011?

2009. 1 owner. 83K mileage.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #242 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:37:29 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 29, 2016, 05:15:10 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on March 29, 2016, 04:52:59 pm
If you were talking about an 80s Lada Niva and the LS, sure, there might be $14k worth of niceties in the Lexus.....I just can't see the LS being worth remotely $14k nicer than a Genesis.

The single biggest plus to me is AWD.

the current Gen of Genesis sedans are all AWD...but that means 2015 MY and up, all of which will be a lot more than $20k, of course...i had a Grand Marquis many years ago, with all season tires, and never had any problems driving year round in it...a RWD Genesis with quality winter rubber should likely be fairly good.

rrocket · « **Reply #243 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:39:57 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 29, 2016, 05:37:29 pm

Quote from: Jaeger on March 29, 2016, 05:15:10 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on March 29, 2016, 04:52:59 pm
If you were talking about an 80s Lada Niva and the LS, sure, there might be $14k worth of niceties in the Lexus.....I just can't see the LS being worth remotely $14k nicer than a Genesis.

The single biggest plus to me is AWD.
the current Gen of Genesis sedans are all AWD...but that means 2015 MY and up, all of which will be a lot more than $20k, of course...i had a Grand Marquis many years ago, with all season tires, and never had any problems driving year round in it...a RWD Genesis with quality winter rubber should likely be fairly good.

Yep. IQ and I have always had RWD cars...and in all but the fiercest of winter conditions (ie snow deeper than the bumpers!), they were just fine.

2JDM · « **Reply #244 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:42:00 pm »

My buddy has a 2013 R-Spec Genesis V8. He bought it last year for about $30k with 45 km.

Its a BEAST and pulls like crazy! He says it burns oil though, 1.5 quarts in 4 months...

wing · « **Reply #245 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:42:08 pm »

Buy it yet? That's a great price. Lots of money left over for repairs if there is any

Make sure it has a clean carproof. Offer asking with no fees etest and safety.

What could go wrong?

rrocket · « **Reply #246 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:48:37 pm »

Quote from: wing on March 29, 2016, 05:42:08 pm

Buy it yet? That's a great price. Lots of money left over for repairs if there is any

Make sure it has a clean carproof. Offer asking with no fees etest and safety.

What could go wrong?

Or ask for asking price taxes in. The worst they can say is no.

Like I said...I'd buy the Genesis. Lots of car for the cheddar. If he doesn't like it? Sell it and go Lexus later.

wing · « **Reply #247 on:** March 29, 2016, 05:52:18 pm »

Yeah you could try. Be surprised if they went lower than 19 or 19.5

Ask for delivery

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #248 on:** March 29, 2016, 07:18:19 pm »

Quote from: Railton on March 29, 2016, 02:24:10 pm

There was a guy at the office that drove a V12 BMW 7 series who traded it in on an R Spec.
Railton

probably had to put his kids through university! lol

rrocket · « **Reply #249 on:** March 29, 2016, 07:21:07 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 29, 2016, 07:18:19 pm

Quote from: Railton on March 29, 2016, 02:24:10 pm
There was a guy at the office that drove a V12 BMW 7 series who traded it in on an R Spec.
Railton

probably had to put his kids through university! lol

Probably needed a car that would get him to work everyday....

Jaeger · « **Reply #250 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:05:26 pm »

Quote from: 1FGC on March 29, 2016, 05:42:00 pm

My buddy has a 2013 R-Spec Genesis V8. He bought it last year for about $30k with 45 km.

Its a BEAST and pulls like crazy! He says it burns oil though, 1.5 quarts in 4 months...

Yeah - I've read about the oil consumption issue - want to dig into that a bit more.

Jaeger · « **Reply #251 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:09:48 pm »

Quote from: wing on March 29, 2016, 05:42:08 pm

Buy it yet? That's a great price. Lots of money left over for repairs if there is any

Make sure it has a clean carproof. Offer asking with no fees etest and safety.

What could go wrong?

Already seen the carproof and service records - all good. Safety was already included. Can't see the e-test being a problem.

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. Anyone else have comments feel free to chime in.

rrocket · « **Reply #252 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:11:34 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 29, 2016, 08:09:48 pm

Anyone else have comments feel free to chime in.

Buy something already!

wing · « **Reply #253 on:** March 29, 2016, 09:43:26 pm »

Oil is a consumable. Give r

rrocket · « **Reply #254 on:** March 29, 2016, 09:57:43 pm »

Quote from: wing on March 29, 2016, 09:43:26 pm

Oil is a consumable. Give r

I'll sell him all the Amsoil he'll ever need.

wing · « **Reply #255 on:** March 29, 2016, 10:05:21 pm »

rrocket · « **Reply #256 on:** March 29, 2016, 10:07:15 pm »

Quote from: wing on March 29, 2016, 10:05:21 pm

YOLO

In that case:

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/LFA/Richmond/British+Columbia/5_26299196_BS2004826105311/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=1_15_1

or

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/listing/2012/lexus/lfa/1338924

Hannibalsmith · « **Reply #257 on:** March 29, 2016, 10:23:13 pm »

Agree, go with the LFA

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #258 on:** March 30, 2016, 10:31:12 am »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 29, 2016, 08:05:26 pm

Quote from: 1FGC on March 29, 2016, 05:42:00 pm
My buddy has a 2013 R-Spec Genesis V8. He bought it last year for about $30k with 45 km.

Its a BEAST and pulls like crazy! He says it burns oil though, 1.5 quarts in 4 months...

Yeah - I've read about the oil consumption issue - want to dig into that a bit more.

hmmm...the oil consumption issue is concerning...it shouldn't be burning oil (or leaking it either, of course).

greengs · « **Reply #259 on:** March 30, 2016, 10:33:44 am »

Interesting turn of events! Genesis R spec is definitely faster than LS, but those 2 cars aren't in the same class of vehicle. Lexus LS is in the same class as Hyundai Equus, so compared to Genesis R spec it should drive somewhat differently.