Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at
least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): JTJBM7FX2B5031912
Year: 2011
Make: Lexus
Model: GX
Trim: GX460
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: 4WHEEL DRIVE
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 27,356
Sub Model: GX460 4WHEEL DRIVE
Exterior Color: KNIGHT'S ARMOR PEARL
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
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Harrison Auto Sales
12451
Rt. 30
Irwin, PA 15642
PRESENTS
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2011 LEXUS GX460.....4Wheel Drive
Factory Navigation With Back-Up Camera
Convenience Package
Navigation
w/Back-Up Camera
Comfort
Plus Package
**Factory Glass Power Moon-roof!!**
***3rd Row Seating!!
1-Owner Lexus...You Know The
Difference
**Carfax Certified!!..Buy With Confidence!!**
****Only 27,356 Actual Miles!!****
100% IN EVERY WAY!!!!
Bumper-to-Bumper Full Factory Warranty
6Year/70,000Mile Factory Powertrain
Warranty
A "NO RISK" PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!
Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell
Fast!!
Original MSRP $59,545.00
Why Pay New Lexus Dealership Prices??
DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!
BUY-IT-NOW!!!
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AND ASK WHAT THE RESERVE
PRICE OF THIS AUCTION IS. I HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY EMAILS WITH THIS
QUESTION. AS A SELLER FOR OVER 12-YEARS ON EBAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS
THINKING....IT IS MY POLICY NOT TO DISCLOSE THE RESERVE PRICE ON MY
AUCTIONS. ALL MY VEHICLES ARE PRICED VERY FAIRLY & ALSO VERY
COMPETITIVELY. THANK-YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING IN REGARDS TO THIS
PROCEDURE.
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2011 Lexus GX460
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ONLY 27,356 ACTUAL MILES!!.........SERVICED WITH NEW STATE INSPECTION &
EMISSION!!
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WHY
DO WE DO PRIVATE AUCTIONS?
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As you can see by our feedback, Harrison Auto Sales is a
recognized & trusted seller here on Ebay for the last 12 years. This simply means we have completed
many, many auctions with very favorable feedback. Based on our years
of selling experience on eBay, we have seen many ways in which people try
to get around the rules and fees of eBay. One thing that these other
people do is email and harass bidders of our auctions trying to get them
to buy their cars and in many instances those automobiles aren't even
listed on eBay. The only way that we can protect our bidders and
ensure them a positive experience is to do a private auction. In
fact, eBay even recommended this to us. All that this does is
protect the bidders identity from unwanted solicitation. As you can
see from our more than 1000 positive
feedback history, we have nothing to hide. We are simply doing this
to make your eBay experience with Harrison Auto Sales as pleasurable as
possible.
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MAKE
SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PICTURES BELOW!!
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WELCOME ALL
E-BAYER'S..........HARRISON AUTO SALES IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS GREAT
OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR MID-SIZED
HIGH-LINE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD TODAY!!!......THE EVER & VERY
DESIRABLE LEXUS GX460........AND WHAT MAKES IT EVEN BETTER IS THIS ONE
IS THE 4WHEEL DRIVE MODEL.......THIS WAS A LOCAL
NEW CAR DEALER TRADE-IN....PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS QUALITY LEXUS WITH
SOME RE-SCUFFLED AUCTION VEHICLE LIKE OTHER DEALERS ARE SELLING HERE ON
EBAY!!....I SELL ONLY PREMIUM
MERCHANDISE HERE ON EBAY AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES!
BELOW IS A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER SHOWING
ALL FEATURES AND EXTRAS:
THIS LEXUS IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT IS READY FOR MANY MILES OF DRIVING PLEASURE FOR
YOU!!!........AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE MANY INTERIOR PICTURES THE
INTERIOR SURFACES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION......NO STORIES OR
ACCIDENT HISTORY HERE.........BUY WITH
CONFIDENCE....CHECK OUR FEEDBACK!!!....WE WANT TO EXCEED ALL OF OUR
CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS!!!......I DO NOT BELIEVE IN LONG
DESCRIPTIONS HERE ON EBAY...THERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE
EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW AND MANY PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR
OF THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE....IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS....FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT
BRAD@HARRISONAUTOS AND I
WILL BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE...THANK YOU
FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!
****VERY IMPORTANT...PLEASE READ
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH****
P.S. WE LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTIONS. I AM SURE THAT YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE
CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE. AS MANY KNOW ALREADY...THERE ARE MANY
VEHICLES FOR SALE BOTH IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY & ON THE INTERNET.
I SELL ONLY TOP QUALITY, "PREMIUM"
MERCHANDISE AND THIS IS WHAT I FEEL SETS ME, MY PRODUCT, AND MY
DEALERSHIP APART FROM ALL OTHERS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK WITH
OTHERS THAT HAVE MADE A PURCHASE FROM ME AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS A
DIFFERENCE!! I FEEL THIS SHOULD PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE
BUYERS HERE ON EBAY...IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE
PRODUCT I WOULD NOT ENCOURAGE THIS....I WANT ALL MY CUSTOMERS TO BE
HAPPY WITH THEIR PURCHASE FROM ME.
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ALSO.....AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE ADDED
A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION TO THIS AUCTION.......IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN USE THIS
TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS OR BEFORE ANOTHER SMART
& EDUCATED E-BAYER GETS A GREAT DEAL ON THIS VEHICLE...BEFORE
CHOOSING THIS OPTION PLEASE HAVE
ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER......WE MAKE BUYING A CAR THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND
HASSLE FREE THAT YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO
PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY AT A TREMENDOUS
SAVINGS!!!.........THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DEAL FOR THE RIGHT
PERSON!!
AS ALWAYS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END
THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME AS WE ARE IN THE RETAIL AUTOMOBILE
INDUSTRY.....BUT ONCE THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET HERE ON EBAY THE
VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER BE FOR SALE AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION AND WILL BE
SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER HERE ON EBAY....BID EARLY!!!!...BID TO WIN!!!
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER A COMPLETE LIST OF
THE OPTIONS LISTED BELOW AND PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE ALL OUR PICTURES
UPLOAD. WE TRY TO BE VERY SPECIFIC AND TAKE TIME TO LIST ALL THE
OPTIONS. ALSO WE MAKE A HABIT OF DRIVING ALL OUR VEHICLES WHILE THEY ARE
LISTED TO MAKE SURE THAT AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AND AT THE TIME
OF DELIVERY ALL VEHICLES WILL BE 100% AND READY TO GO...SO WHAT THIS
MEANS IS TO EXPECT UP TO 500 OR SO MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE THAN WHAT
IS LISTED IN THE AUCTION...WE WANT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY ONES. ALSO
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH WE SELL OUR
VEHICLES HERE ON EBAY...THESE TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE AND IF YOU CANNOT
STAY WITHIN THESE GUIDELINES THEN WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO
BID ON OUR VEHICLES.....GOOD LUCK AND ALWAYS HAPPY BIDDING |
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2011 LEXUS "GX460" MODEL -
4WHEEL DRIVE -
EXTERIOR COLOR........KNIGHT'S ARMOR
PEARL -
INTERIOR COLOR.........BROWN LEATHER
W/AUBURN BUBINGA WOOD TRIM -
DRIVER'S SIDE & PASSENGER AIR BAGS -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
AIR CONDITIONING -
MULTI-FUNCTION POWER TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL -
CRUISE CONTROL -
POWER WINDOWS -
POWER DOOR LOCKS -
DUAL POWER "HEATED" MIRRORS -
DUAL 10-WAY POWER FRONT SEATS -
DUAL "HEATED"
AND "AIR CONDITIONED" SEATS!!! -
DRIVER'S MEMORY SEAT WITH POWER
LUMBAR -
FACTORY AM/FM
STEREO......WITH 6 DISC CD CHANGER AND PREMIUM 9 SPEAKER SOUND
SYSTEM -
SATELLITE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH
CAPABILITY -
FACTORY NAVIGATION WITH BACK UP
CAMERA -
FACTORY GLASS POWER MOON-ROOF -
THIRD ROW SEATING -
RUNNING BOARDS
WITH BUILT IN COURTESY LIGHTS -
TINTED GLASS -
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -
FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS -
BALANCE OF THE
LEXUS BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FACTORY WARRANTY....4YEARS OR 50,000 MILES
....IN SERVICE DATE OF 8/26/11....WARRANTY GOOD UNTIL 8/26/2015 OR
50,000 MILES....WHICHEVER COMES FIRST....BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!!...NO
RISK PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY!!! -
......ALSO HAS THE
BALANCE OF THE FACTORY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY THAT IS GOOD FOR 6-YEARS
OR 70,000 MILES FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE OF 8/26/2011....WARRANTY
IS GOOD UNTIL 8/26/2017 OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES
FIRST.........ALMOST LIKE
BUYING A NEW TRUCK!! -
BUYER IS
RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY EQUIPMENT, WARRANTY EXPIRATION & COVERAGE'S -
ONLY 27,356 ACTUAL MILES!!!! -
AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......
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MAKE
SURE THAT YOU ARE BUYING A QUALITY VEHICLE!!!
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Check out the clean car history at: http://www.carfax.com/
Also, check the value of this vehicle at:
http://kbb.com
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is:
JTJBM7FX2B5031912
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BUYER
COSTS
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PENNSYLVANIA
BUYER
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6
- 7% Sales Tax (depending on the county of residence)
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$22.50
Title Fee
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$36.50
License Plate Fee for Cars (trucks are based on weight)
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$
6.00 Registration Transfer Fee
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$100.00
Documentary Fee
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OUT OF STATE
BUYER
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Tax,
Title, and License Fees Paid in Your State of Residence
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$170.00
This includes the documentary fee, 30-day temporary tag, overnight
all paperwork to your address & return overnight envelope to return
paperwork to Harrison auto. This also includes complimentary Transportation
from either the Pittsburgh International airport, greyhound bus
station, or the Amtrak train station. -
For ALL
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (CANADA, OVERSEAS, AND ALL PURCHASES OUTSIDE
THE US) Your fees will total $195.00. This is not a negotiable fee.
These are the guidelines by which our vehicles are sold. Thank you
for your understanding and compliance with these regulations. -
PLEASE NOTE.....If you are paying by
check for this vehicle (cashier or certified) the title will be held
for 10-business days until all funds have been cleared through our
bank. There are no exceptions made. If you want the title for your
new vehicle at the time of delivery full payment must be made prior
to pick-up by bank wire transfer. Please remember the temporary tag
that is issued at the time of delivery is good for 30-days until you
register your vehicle in the state you live in.....thank you for
your understanding in this matter.
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TERMS
OF SALE
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The
following represents the terms and conditions for every one of our
vehicles listed on eBay. If you can't stay within these guidelines
please do not bid on the vehicle as these terms are non-negotiable.
We require a $1,000 non-refundable partial payment within 24 hours of the close
of the auction and full payment within 7 days. We prefer the
deposit to be made by wire transfer. We will ONLY
accept certified bank checks, cashiers checks, money orders, or wire
transfers for the final and full payment of the vehicle. If you
are planning to finance this vehicle, please ensure that the approval is
in place before bidding. If you need financing assistance, you can contact
our finance department at
brad@harrisonautos.com. We do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.
GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION. This
agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania,
without reference to its conflict of laws principals. All disputes
arising out of this agreement shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction
and venue of the Pennsylvania state courts of Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania (or, if there is exclusive federal jurisdiction, the United
States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), and the
parties hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these
courts. |
FINANCING YOUR VEHICLE |
Please be sure to have financing arranged before the
end of the auction. If you are in need of financing, we offer
nation-wide financing at very competitive rates. Please contact our
business office toll-free at 1-866-935-1737 for all your finance
applications. Craig is the business manager at Harrison Auto and will be happy
to help in making this a smooth and easy transaction for you.
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PICKING
UP YOUR VEHICLE
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All
vehicles will be picked up at out retail location just outside of
downtown Pittsburgh. We are conveniently located near the
Pittsburgh International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, and the
Amtrak Train Station. As a courtesy to all of our eBay customers,
we would be happy to pick you up from any of these locations at no
charge. Please be sure to communicate your travel plans to us by
emailing us at brad@harrisonautos.com
so that we can make sure that we make your trip a pleasant one.
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SHIPPING
YOUR VEHICLE
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For those that do not pick up vehicle from our
retail location, all associated costs with shipping the vehicle is
the sole responsibility of the buyer. A good resource to estimate
and arrange shipment is Dependable Auto Shippers.
You can contact Brad Simon at 1-888-871-8590. As an
alternative you can click the link at the end of this paragraph to get a
quote as well. Please do NOT
e-mail us and ask for shipping rates or for us to arrange shipping as
this is the only part of the transaction that is the sole responsibility
of the buyer. For an accurate quote from the shipping companies,
every vehicle will be picked up at our retail location at 12451 Route
30, Irwin, PA 15642.
Get a free quote for shipping your
new vehicle. Follow this link...
http://www.das.com Or
you can contact United Auto Shippers at
www.unitedautotransporter.com and their phone number is 817-847-6474
and please ask for Connie. She is our contact person there. |
WARRANTY
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Our
vehicles are sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated that it is still
under factory warranty. If possible, we will provide an in-service
date of the vehicle for sale, the length of factory warranty, and the
expiration date of the factory warranty. Most of our vehicles are
eligible for an after market warranty offered through Guardian. If
you are interested if this vehicle is eligible and the associated cost,
just drop us an email at
brad@harrisonautos.com.
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VEHICLE
CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER
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We
take great pride in selling the finest of pre-owned vehicles.
However, please remember that you a bidding on a pre-owned
vehicle. All pre-owned vehicles may or may not have chips, dings,
dents, scratches, scrapes, or imperfections due to normal everyday use
by the previous owner. We try our best to describe our
vehicles as honest and accurately as possible. A significant
percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals as we
make sure that all of our customers are happy. We encourage all
bidders to view the vehicle before bidding at our retail location.
We also welcome pre-buy inspections as well. If you have any
questions or wish to make arrangements to view a vehicle, just drop us
an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.
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WHO
IS HARRISON AUTO SALES? WHY BUY FROM US?
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Harrison
Auto Sales has been a licensed independent automobile dealership in the
state of Pennsylvania. We are a member of PIADA
(Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the Better
Business Bureau. We have an excellent reputation for delivering
competitively priced high quality pre-owned vehicles. We take pride in the products that we sell and
strive to exceed our customers expectations. For many years, we
have satisfied all types of customers - from the refined tastes of
corporate executives to the distinguished style of today's professional
athletes, including many Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison Auto Sales
is a name that you can trust to deliver your next top quality vehicle.
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CONTACTING
US
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We
are SERIOUS about selling this vehicle and we expect you to be SERIOUS
about buying this vehicle. All of our auctions are handled by
professionals that are experienced in distant purchases. Given
this, it is important that all communication concerning this vehicle is
sent to brad@harrisonautos.com.
You can expect a prompt reply to all questions that you may have or drop
us a note with your name and number and we will promptly call you.
Please do not call our dealership as they cannot handle these requests.
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IMPORTANT NOTE!!...........PLEASE READ CAREFULLY |
It is important to
read our description fully and do not assume anything. As these
are pre-owned vehicles, sometimes we do not receive all of the
accessories items that came with the car from the factory. For
example, extra keys, books & owners
manuals, remote entry key fobs, factory floor mats, tool
kits, cd cartridges, etc. We try very hard to include these items if
they have remained with the vehicle when we purchased it. Such items are
available at your local franchised dealership. If any of these items are
important to you.....please do not assume they are included with the
sale of this fine automobile.....instead make sure you email us @
brad@harrisonautos.com. In any
instance, we will not be responsible for any missing minor accessory.
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PICTURES!!!
PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!!
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Please
be patient while the 35
pictures
download. We try to provide as many pictures as possible to give
you a virtual tour of the vehicle. We feel that all of the
pictures give you a realistic visual of the quality of the
vehicle.
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ALL THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT!!
TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL
FRANCHISED LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF YOU CAN BUY THE SAME VEHICLE I AM SELLING
FOR AT THIS PRICE....I PRICE MY VEHICLES RIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO THINK LONG
AND MAKE A HARD DECISION.....I MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU HERE ON EBAY!!
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A
REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY....LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK AND SEE HOW I HAVE SATISFIED
MANY OTHER BUYERS HERE ON EBAY....YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY #1 GOAL!!!
HOOD AREA IS CLEAN & NOT ALL CHIPPED &
NICKED UP. I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISED HERE ON EBAY. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY.....HARRISON AUTO!!
NICE & STRAIGHT DOWN THE SIDES
LOOKS GREAT FROM ALL ANGLES!
FRONT BUMPER CORNERS ARE CLEAN-NO CHIPS OR
SCRAPES
NICE AND STRAIGHT
LEATHER IS IN GREAT CONDITION
MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
LEXUS FACTORY NAVIGATION.......
.........WITH BACK UP CAMERA
DUAL "HEATED"
& "AIR CONDITIONED" FRONT SEATS
FACTORY GLASS POWER SUNROOF
REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
REAR "HEATED"
SEATS
YES!!.......THIS ONE HAS THE 3RD ROW SEATING
THE "FAMOUS"
LEXUS POWER PLANT
FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS
EXCELLENT TIRE TREAD
ORIGINAL VIN TAG IN THE DOOR
Aggressively "PRICED
RIGHT" To Sell Fast!!
DON'T WAIT & MISS
OUT!!....BUY-IT-NOW!!!
WE WELCOME PRE-BUY
INSPECTION...I AM SURE YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF
THIS VEHICLE
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Lexus GX for Sale
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Auto blog
Tue, Mar 17 2015
Trademark filings are the tea leaves of the auto industry. Read them carefully – and interpret them correctly – and you might be previewing an automaker's future product plans. Yes, they're routinely filed to maintain the rights to an iconic name. And sometimes they're only for toys and clothing. But not always. Sometimes, the truth is right in front of us. The trademark is required because a company actually wants to use the name on a new car. With that in mind, here's a list of intriguing trademark filings we want to see go from paperwork to production reality. Trademark: Bronco Company: Ford Previous Use: The Bronco was a long-running SUV that lived from 1966-1996. It's one of America's original SUVs and was responsible for the increased popularity of the segment. Still, it's best known as O.J. Simpson's would-be getaway car. We think: The Bronco was an icon. Everyone seems to want a Wrangler-fighter – Ford used to have a good one. Enough time has passed that the O.J. police chase isn't the immediate image conjured by the Bronco anymore. Even if we're doing a wish list in no particular order, the Bronco still finds its way to the top. For now (unfortunately), it's just federal paperwork. Rumors on this one can get especially heated. The official word from a Ford spokesman is: "Companies renew trademark filings to maintain ownership and control of the mark, even if it is not currently used. Ford values the iconic Bronco name and history." Trademarks: Aviator, AV8R Company: Ford Previous Use: The Aviator was one of the shortest-run Lincolns ever, lasting for the 2003-2005 model years. It never found the sales success of the Ford Explorer, with which it shared a platform. We Think: The Aviator name no longer fits with Lincoln's naming nomenclature. Too bad, it's better than any other name Lincoln currently uses, save for its former big brother, the Navigator. Perhaps we're barking up the wrong tree, though. Ford has made several customized, aviation themed-Mustangs in the past, including one called the Mustang AV8R in 2008, which had cues from the US Air Force's F-22 Raptor fighter jet. It sold for $500,000 at auction, and the glass roof – which is reminiscent of a fighter jet cockpit – helped Ford popularize the feature. Trademark: EcoBeast Company: Ford Previous Use: None by major carmakers.
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
If you're going to make a super sedan, you'd better do it in Germany. That's where Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz do it, along with third parties like Alpina, Brabus and G-Power, among others. Deutschland is the epicenter of the movement, regularly churning out the most powerful four-door rockets in the world. It's also where one of the racing divisions for Toyota has been hard at work on the TMG Sports 650. Toyota Motorsport GmbH started with a Lexus LS and turned it into a 641-horsepower, twin-turbocharged super sedan it revealed late last year at the Essen Motor Show. But though we haven't heard much about it since then, the team behind Toyota's F1 and Le Mans efforts are apparently still hard at work on the project. Speaking with Lexus' own UK blog, TMG chief Alastair Moffitt revealed that the project started way back in 2010, shortly after Toyota shut down its F1 program and left the racing team with nothing to do. The 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 was initially producing as much as 800 horsepower, but has since been refined to 650 so that it could theoretically be put into production and onto the road.
Mon, May 12 2014
Anyone who's spent any time learning about the alternatives to the standard fossil fuel-burning internal combustion engine knows that there are arguments to be made for and against all of the main options. They also know that there is barely any refueling infrastructure for hydrogen fuel cell cars in the US, aside form a handful of H2 stations in California and one in South Carolina. Somehow, though Lexus, recently said there was an "established infrastructure" in 20 states in an online video ad on the company's official site. Another part of that site also made unfair negative comments about battery-powered electric vehicles, saying that it takes too long to charge the cars. Read our original post on the matter here. In the ongoing discussion about how the US moves away from inefficient gas and diesel engines, this was seen as a real muck up of the facts. Upon seeing the videos, pro-electric vehicle group Plug In America released a statement to AutoblogGreen (Lexus is owned by Toyota): Hey, Toyota, the 1990s called. They want their outdated anti-EV attack ad back. Plug-in electric vehicles charge while you're sleeping at home, far more convenient than making a trip to a gas station and coming away smelling like carcinogens. Driving on electricity costs about one fifth what it costs to drive the average gas car and about a third what it costs to drive the most efficient hybrid. An electric drive has smooth, instant acceleration which can't be matched by any gasoline engine. If you don't believe me, just ask anyone driving a Toyota RAV4 EV. The videos were produced by Team One, Lexus' ad agency. Exactly where the information came from and how it made it to the website is unclear, but Lexus spokesman Moe Durand said that Lexus apologizes for offending anyone and has taken the incorrect videos down. The company will review all the materials and alter and adjust the campaign as necessary, he said.
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