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Year:2001 Mileage:117000 Color:
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Before I begin I would encourage all serious buyers to contact me directly at: 517-425-0129. Although this is a 7 day auction I reserve the right to end early.

You are bidding on the 2001 Lexus GS430. Great combination of performance and reliability. Vehicle has received very good care, always a nonsmoker vehicle and probably one of the nicer examples you'll find. Description as follows:

Mechanical:
* runs and drives great, everything works
* prior Lexus certified car
* regular 3-4000 mile oil changes
* new battery, late 2012
* timing belt/water pump at 95000 miles
* front struts, ball joints, alignment at 101000 miles
* complete trans, filter service at 108000 miles
* new tires with less than 500 miles
* all the above maintenance documented with receipts

Interior:
* tan and wood grain interior
* leather conditioned 3 times per year
* no rips or tears
* nicely optioned including navigation

Exterior:
* clean car fax, no accident history, no paint work
* still retains very nice shine, vehicle always garaged
* some misc. smaller chips across front bumper, one dime size chip in rear bumper that has been touched up
* no dents or dings

In closing, a great buy for a great car. Lots of maintenance, good ownership and a lot of miles left. Please take the time to review all the pics and dont hesitate to call with further questions. I also have contact with a reasonable shipper and would be glad to assist. Vehicle offered by Rare Rides, a licensed MI dealer.

TERMS; 25% NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF AUCTION END, BALANCE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OR VEHICLE PICK UP, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. PREFERRED PAYMENT IS BANK TO BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED BANK FUNDS. VEHICLE SOLD "AS IS", NO WARRANTIES OR REFUNDS IMPLIED.

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