For Sale FL: '05 Lexus LX470 - Galactic Grey

Hello Members!

After mulling it over with the wife; we are going to sell our '05 LX470. Here are the details...

State/Country: Florida/USA

Vehicle History
- Florida vehicle since new - Purchased at Lexus of Palm Beach
- I am officially the 2nd owner
- Majority of Services completed at a Lexus Dealership
- 177,XXX miles with almost all service records since new – many verifiable via Carfax
- Carfax shows one “minor” accident back in 2011
- Non-Smoker, No Pets, No kids

Base Vehicle
- 2005 Lexus LX470 Galactic Mica (Grey) with Ivory/Tan Interior
- Above Average Condition Inside/Outside - Minor scratches here and there consistent with age & mileage...overall shows well
- 3rd Row Seating Missing
- Mark Levinson
- Night View
- Roof Rack

Service History
- 4/29/05, 4481 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 8/19/05, 10,677 miles (10k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 12/22//05, 15,586 miles (15k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 6/26/06, 20,935 miles (20k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 11/9/06, 25,983 miles (25k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 04/09/07, 30,825 miles (30k Lexus Dealer Service + Alignment)

- 09/28/07, 34,433 miles (35k Lexus Dealer Service + Replace Front Brakes/Rotors)

- 12/14/07, 35,998 miles (10k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 7/17/08, 41,356 miles (15k Lexus Dealer Service + Remote Battery Replacement & Rear Light Bulb Replacement)

- 09/09/08, 42,648 miles (Vehicle Battery Replacement)

- 02/26/09, 46,848 miles (10k Lexus Dealer Service + Replace Rear Brakes/Rotors)

- 10/15/09, 53,208 miles (55k Lexus Dealer Service + Replace Antenna)

- 08/18/10, 62,915 miles (Lexus Dealer Replace Front Brakes/Rotors)

- 12/03/10, 67,304 miles (Lexus Dealer Oil Change)

- 04/08/11, 74,081 miles (35k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 09/01/11, 81,374 miles (15k Lexus Dealer Service + Replace Rear Outer Taillight Bulb + ALF Campaign Completed + Replace CV Joint Boots)

- 12/08/11, 86,694 miles (Lexus Dealer Body Work – reference Carfax “Minor” Damage)

- 12/13/11, 86,699 miles (85k Lexus Dealer Service + 4 New Tires)

- 05/15/12, 94,268 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Oil Change)

- 08/02/12, 97,989 miles (Lexus Dealer Brake Fluid Flush + Alignment + Replace Front and Rear Brakes/Rotors + O2 Sensor Replacement + Air Filter + Replace Front Axle Boot + Timing Belt + Water Pump + Coolant + Radiator Hoses (x2) + Thermostat & Gasket + Replace A/C Filter)

- 12/28/12, 105,672 miles (105k Lexus Dealer Service + 2 New Tires + Alignment)

- 4/25/13, 112,407 miles (110k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 09/19/13, 119,306 miles (115k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 02/21/14, 126, 007 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Brake Fluid Flush + Replace Outer Rear Bulb + AHC Fluid Flush + Replace Front Brakes/Rotors)

- 05/30/14, 130,977 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Service)

- 09/24/14, 137,462 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Service + 4 New Tires + Alignment)

- 12/15/14, 140,711 miles (Lexus Dealer Rear Brakes/Rotors + Brake Fluid Flush + Replaced Both Rear -Shocks)

- 2/23/15, 144,069 miles (30k Lexus Dealer Service + Replace Heater Core Hoses, Clamps, and Pipes + Front Wheel Bearings +Front Brake Pads/Rotors + Replace Fuel Filter

- 3/17/15, 145,164 miles (Lexus Dealer Evaporator Case Repair)

- 08/06/15, 153,805 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Service + Lubricated Driveshaft)

- 12/15/15, 160,609 miles (15k Lexus Dealer Service + Replace Right Headlight bulb)

- 4/12/16, 168,673 miles (Lexus Dealer Replaced Right Front Brake Caliper)

- 04/24/16, 169,114 miles (Lexus Dealer Installed 4 New Tires + Replace Drive Belt + Replace Valve Cover Gasket + Alignment)

- 10/10/16, 177,142 miles (5k Lexus Dealer Service + Timing Belt + Water Pump + Coolant + Front & Rear Diff Fluid + Transmission Service)

Price: $14,195.00

Contact via PM with your picture request!

 

[ace10]

Caveat emptor with this one, fellow mudders.

This rig was listed as sold in a completed Ebay auction just 36 hours prior to this Mud listing being created. Same pics. On the East Coast of Florida. Sellers name is Bryan, some sort of used car dealer based on the cell phone number in the Ebay ad. That account's only other Ebay auctions were for dinky-dunk stuff that gets swiped out of mostly high-line cars and resold on Ebay.

This very fresh Mud seller is claiming to be on West Coast of Florida. Not named Bryan.

The story doesn't align for me, at all.

Here's the completed ebay listing:

2005 Lexus LX Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door | eBay

Draw your own conclusions.

 

[05LX470]

Thank you for posting, Ace10!

This is indeed one in the same...not hiding anything here. The winning bidder "Electronicsgaragesale2014" is my eBay handle. Moreover, I encourage anyone looking to purchase this vehicle and is local to me in the Tampa, Fl area, schedule and view the vehicle and see for yourself. As you can tell by the pictures (200+), this was a vehicle too good to pass up!

Open to any and all input...

 

[TrailBum]

I cant stand it when dealers paint the undercarriage! If you have nothing to hide, then take honest pictures and let the "owner to be" decide how to mitigate the rust. You're not fooling anyone on this site...

 

[S4Cruiser]

Isn't this how all Florida cars with 175k miles look underneath?

Missed a spot of paint on the driveshaft!

 

[05LX470]

Okay, so it appears there transitioning phase I need to go through before becoming a contributing member to this group.

With that understanding, I'm open to taking my vehicle to a reputable shop in/around the area (Tampa, FL.) and having them post their input through their eyes...then circle back and report my findings...

Thoughts? Input? Am I crazy in this providing this option?

 

[sammybones]

Man I love this forum.

 

[Dclain87]

I think you would have had a different response if you were up front. There are several guys who do quick flips on the forums, but they aren't "mulling it over with the wife". They just say, hey guys, I got a smoking deal on a clean cruiser/LX/GX and I would like to see an enthusiast get it or whatever. Just be honest and up front, and make some money.

My opinion at least.

Okay, so it appears there transitioning phase I need to go through before becoming a contributing member to this group.

With that understanding, I'm open to taking my vehicle to a reputable shop in/around the area (Tampa, FL.) and having them post their input through their eyes...then circle back and report my findings...

Thoughts? Input? Am I crazy in this providing this option?

 

[MisterMister]

I was tripping out on the underbody paint. WTF? Never seen that by a "guy selling for his wife".

 

[KLF]

Paint was done by the eBay seller, not by OP. Still, a very shady practice that is an obvious attempt to cover corrosion and leaks.

 

[E34nication]

Same truck back on eBay? Did op return or not complete the purchase?

2005 Lexus LX Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door | eBay

 

[ace10]

Same truck back on eBay? Did op return or not complete the purchase?

2005 Lexus LX Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door | eBay

Yeah, This one goes in the books as TOTALLY SHADY.

That NEW ebay listing is posted by the same shady seller that was in the Ebay listing I linked in second post in this thread.

The personal information the OP gave me (name, location) does not matchup to the Ebay seller.

MUDDERS, watch yourselves.

 

[05LX470]

Update Mudders!

I 'was' the original buyer, and after reading all the 'warning' signs members shared (painted underbody, specifically); I spoke with the seller and requested he accept a return of the vehicle - he accepted with no issues (which is kinda odd...IMHO)

Since all the information has come to light and is on the table, the Mudder population should know how to proceed, especially in terms of condition and priced paid (previous eBay auction available for viewing).

Hope this helps!

 

[05LX470]

Oh, and pay close attention to the previous listing, "Ace10" posted compared to the 'new' listing...specifically the Carfax history, which...well see for yourself

 

[KLF]

You mean this odd change?

1st listing:

Current listing:

 

[05LX470]

You mean this odd change?

1st listing:
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Current listing:
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And the maintenance...

Also, consider the dealer is not an aficionado in this particular space, there are so many little details one picks up from researching/things to look for. That being said, not everything is as obvious to some, as it is to others...so be kind in your queries with the seller...he really is a nice guy to do business with.

 

[sammybones]

 

[OregonB]

so what just happened?

 

[cyclonus]

I think we all just learned a lesson.