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Car for dad
« on: October 21, 2011, 07:30:55 pm »
Just got a phone call from dad, his car was in a minor accident at Deerfoot in Calgary. The car is a 2002 Infiniti i35 Sport. Even the accident is just a low speed rear-ender, with his car ran into an SUV in front. Hood, HID  headlights were damaged, also a lot of fluid drained. Chanaces are, it will be a write-off.

Found this ad for a Lexus ES350 in Calgary, one owner, 120,000Km. $17,995 FIRM. Owner said full service record at Lexus dealership. Dad is 78 this year, and I wanted to buy him a new Lexus in 2 years for his 80th Birthday. Cash is tie up in other investments right now, so a used car will have to do till then.

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/ES/CALGARY/Alberta/11_11652292_/

I am going into Calgary on Sunday to take a look at it. Any and all inputs / advices are greatly appreciated.

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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2011, 07:36:50 pm »
Looks like it's in great shape. For an older gentleman I think it's a excellent choice... comfortable, luxurious, reliable.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2011, 07:40:06 pm »
One would imagine that an ES would still be tight as a drum despite the mileage.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2011, 08:16:40 pm »
an es330 might be a safer bet with the 3.3L engine vs the 3.5L that has caused some problems:

http://sites.google.com/site/toyotav6oillinescandal/

my sienna has the 3.3L and it has plenty of power.  it does have a timing belt that needs replaced every 6 years.

or you could really suprise him with a fiat500...it comes with a jlo!

happy shopping!
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2011, 10:55:26 pm »
My grandfather (in his 80s) drives a Lexus ES. So you seem to be shopping for the right car.

120k is just getting started for a Lexus, so it seems like a good buy. How much was this car new? The price strikes me as high for a car with that many kilometres, but I don't know much about the value of a used ES in Calgary...
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2011, 12:49:50 am »
For someone who isn't putting on 15,000km a year this Lexus is probably perfect.  It may need maintenance but there shouldn't be any surprises.

How did the i35 drive?  Does he want something sportier?
« Last Edit: October 22, 2011, 12:57:19 am by tortoise »
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2011, 01:34:31 am »
Looks clean according to the ad. Tell us how it goes.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2011, 06:05:03 am »
That looks like a nice find.

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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2011, 10:21:28 am »
..PLUS he will get that LEXUS coddling when he goes in for his 3 yearly OIL change..... :stick:............good choice...now Turbo it..... ;)
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2011, 10:28:57 am »
a Toyota Avalon might work as well.

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/Avalon/CALGARY/Alberta/5_12203959_CT200441104152121/



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Year: 2008   Make: Toyota
Model: Avalon   Style/Trim: XLS 4D Sedan
Mfg Exterior Colour: GREY/GREY   Drive: FWD
Engine: 3.5   Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 83,800 kms   Status: Used
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2011, 10:36:58 am »
 ??? ::) depends how big his "POSSE" is.......... :shuffle: :pimp: :bounce:


 here is a FALL BACK option..................
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2011, 12:54:51 pm »
Saying he purchased the car in late 2006 or early 2007, he's driven around 25,000 km a year.  Which is maybe a little higher than most but not bad.

Wonder if the major maintenance items have been done at around that mileage?  Not sure what those are, I'd probably ask a Toyota dealer if I didn't know.

Looks well maintained though, which is always a plus.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2011, 01:54:05 pm »
The MSRP for the 2007 is $42,900, plus $3,600 for the Premium Package. I am more concern with the condition of the vehicle and service history.

The asking price is acceptable, if everything is what the ad says. 120K is not  lot on a Lexus, the miles could be mostly highway. Spoke to the seller yesterday, he is 100% FIRM on the price, and I setup an appointment on Sunday to test drive the car.

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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2011, 07:39:54 pm »
Looks like a great replacement
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2011, 09:31:49 pm »
If I wanted a FWD luxury car, I'd be looking at that Lexus ASAP.  120K is nothing on those cars, and for the money, that is a lot of car.  The 3.5L is solid except for the oil supply tube problem, but most engines have been updated now.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2011, 10:01:12 pm »
runs on 89 too!
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2011, 07:08:10 am »
 2007's listings start at $19,950 in the States   !!!! head South young man......... :think: :light: :shuffle:
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2011, 07:29:43 am »
If the Lexus didn't work out I second the vote for the Avalon. Very nice solid car for the money.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2011, 02:50:58 pm »
Did look at the car, the car itself is OK. ... HOWEVER ... this is not a private seller, but a small dealer, who bought the car, and is selling it without charging GST.

I was shown the CarProof History, it had a claim of $2100 in accident, filed in by a Lexus Dealer. Also shown a letter from a Bank, First Calgary Financial, stating no lien against the car. I am guessing a lease buy out loan or something like that.

The biggest BUT is dad no likes BLACK cars, so it is a NO GO on this one.
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Re: Car for dad
« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2011, 03:05:25 pm »
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...this is not a private seller, but a small dealer, who bought the car, and is selling it without charging GST.

AKA a curber. Selling without charging GST is illegal. That usually isn't the only legality these guys ignore.
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