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Adam Sanders
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Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 12:26 am, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Guys.

I saw this ad on drive.com.au
http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/lexus/ls400/sydney/detail.aspx?id=2991910&pg=1&pp=16&d=11487&nv=0

Looks immac in the pic so I went to have a closer look.

Initial inspection shows a few chips on the front bonnet, some tiny paint scratches and a bemish on the boot. All up matching the KMS on the car.

Inside was also pretty good but showed signs of the age.

Apart from the seller being the rudest person ever refusing to give me a test drive and saying he didnt like my attitude (because I wanted to ring up and ask about its service history).

I rang lexus in the city and they told me that it never had a service there however it had 3 entrys but he wouldnt tell me what for.

Anyway would an NRMA inspection tell me if there is something wrong with it? as this is 10k cheaper than any other one in australia.
Greg Nikitiuk
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Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 07:48 am, by:  Greg Nikitiuk (Jestr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Adam, someone selling $20K+ car and refusing a test drive???
What a cretin!

This LS had been for sale a few weeks.
Price had dropped quickly from high 20s to where it is now.
If it is such a bargain, why hasn't it sold yet?

May be it is a great buy.
Just be a little cautious and check it out thoroughly by NRMA

Ensure that the service history is genuine.
Justin Leafe
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Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 01:38 pm, by:  Justin Leafe (Dust) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Its from a dealer and they wont let you test drive, thats awesome.
Luke Nieuwhof
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WA
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 01:15 pm, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

10k cheaper than anything else in Australia and they won't let you test drive...steer clear.

Do they seriously expect you to buy the car without driving it?
Daniel Czechowski
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 01:32 pm, by:  Daniel Czechowski (Dan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hahha, dodgy!


I've once had a private seller drive me around in their car, but wouldn't let me drive it, they said I could drive it as soon as I buy it. Right, and I'm an idiot... told him good luck and left. Ask him again, and tell him those are very reasonable requests, if he still refuses walk away!
Steve Petkos
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 04:16 pm, by:  Steve Petkos (Vipimp) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I dont want to get flamed...but i will most times NOT let people test drive my cars.
If i belive you are genuine, yes i will let you.
But i am very pickie.
I have just met to many wits while trying to sell my Skyline's, RX7's, 180sx And Soarer TT.
Adam Sanders
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 04:29 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That is understandable but how many people want to go joyriding in an ls400.

I have just found another one for sale fully loaded. Am expecting to buy it shortly. will let everyone know
Neil Griffiths
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 06:08 pm, by:  Neil Griffiths (Aussiesc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mmmmm It may be a BAIT car..
Adam Sanders
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 08:13 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is that to get people into his dealership to buy other ones?
Adam Sanders
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 08:19 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


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mmm someones new car ;)
Adam Sanders
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 08:23 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


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Greg Nikitiuk
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 10:03 pm, by:  Greg Nikitiuk (Jestr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Adam, is this yours?
Adam Sanders
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Monday, October 16, 2006 - 11:11 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hopefully within 24 hours. Looks good for a car with 190000kms on it.

It is in Victoria so I will need to fly down asap to have a closer look but lexus have verified full service history every 5000kms
Don Bagnall
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 03:01 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks VERY nice Adam.........hope you get it
Adam Sanders
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 08:27 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Can anyone tell me if this is the Nak upgraded system

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8097/sv400034ct0.jpg
Ollie Ernst
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 09:04 pm, by:  Ollie Ernst (Oli_g) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don't think the Aussie delivered ones come with a Nakamichi Adam. It looks the same as the one in our 95 model, which is a Pioneer. As far as I know they only come with either a Pioneer (which has a label marked "Lexus Premium Sound System") like the one in the picture, or the Fujitsu, which I believe does not.
Adam Sanders
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 09:17 pm, by:  Adam Sanders (Abz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Oh thats sweet. How does it sound ?
Ollie Ernst
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 07:02 am, by:  Ollie Ernst (Oli_g) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It sounds great mate. I have no intention of swapping it for an aftermarket one. The only thing is the FM radio doesn't sound anywhere near as good as CDs. Not quite as punchy. I know FM radio never DOES sound as good as CDs but on this system it's a bit more noticible than on others I've listened to.
Jose-Antonio Castillo
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 02:35 pm, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Very nice! One of my wish list cars hehehehe... The silver one looks a treat.

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