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Just a precaution to anyone looking or that has looked at this particular LX470. I went in this afternoon to drive it and make a deal. It shows common cosmetic wear for the age, but no rust. HOWEVER, once I sat down and had the sales manager pull the service records aside from Carfax, there was a compiled list of nearly $5k in repairs needed. The manager would NOT come down from its $17,500 price at 148k miles. Nor would he factor in ANY repair costs. He stated, "being sold as-is". Thats fine, but selling a vehicle without disclosing potential risks if repairs not taken care of is a HUGE liability.
When I drove the vehicle I instantly realized it needed a lot of repairs. It was swaying all over the road, nasty grinding from the hubs, and bumping/jolting steering rack. On the bright side, tires are nearly new. Here is a list of just a few of the items needed repaired/replaced. Trying to save the hassle and headache for the next person interested. Oh, and the GM asked, "Are you some sort of attorney?" when I mentioned Florida liability laws with selling busted down vehicles. "Yes, here's my bar card and business card. Good luck selling that pile of junk."
-Busted wheel hubs
-Driveline assembly
-Rack & pinion
-ABS not functioning
-Tie rods blown
-Right upper control arm is toast
When I drove the vehicle I instantly realized it needed a lot of repairs. It was swaying all over the road, nasty grinding from the hubs, and bumping/jolting steering rack. On the bright side, tires are nearly new. Here is a list of just a few of the items needed repaired/replaced. Trying to save the hassle and headache for the next person interested. Oh, and the GM asked, "Are you some sort of attorney?" when I mentioned Florida liability laws with selling busted down vehicles. "Yes, here's my bar card and business card. Good luck selling that pile of junk."
-Busted wheel hubs
-Driveline assembly
-Rack & pinion
-ABS not functioning
-Tie rods blown
-Right upper control arm is toast
