2003 Lexus LS

430 Sedan

8 Cylinder 4.3 Liter

Automatic

JTHBN30F430116059

Gasoline

Power Windows

You are bidding on a 2003 Lexus LS430 sedan. This sedan has all the premium upgrades from Lexus. The exterior is silver and the interior is black with wood trim. The title is clear and ready to be signed over to the auction winner. The Carfax report is clean and shows that this Lexus is covered under their buyback guidelines. All original keys and manuals are included (including the wallet key). The condition of the vehicle will be broken down in to 3 parts listed below followed by a brief section regarding the terms of sale. Please read through all the information prior to making a bid.Exterior Condition:The exterior is in great shape showing below average wear for a vehicle of this age. The mileage is mostly city driving which limits the front end rock chip damage to very minor chips on the front bumper cover and no large visible chips on the hood. There are normal bumper scuffs on the front and rear bumper - though none that destroy or scrape the underlying material. The paint is in excellent shape on this garage kept Lexus. Regular detailing has retained a very high gloss on the clear coat. The front and rear lights are intact and crack free. The glass shows no cracks or chips that were visible upon inspection. All exterior lights are operative and the identifying badges are intact. The wheels are in good shape, showing minor brake dust accumulation. The tires show about 50% tread life remaining. There is no visible rust or oxidation that I could find on the vehicle. Interior Condition:The interior is in great shape as well. It shows below average wear for a vehicle of this age. The rear seats are in great condition, all rear mats and carpets are tear free and clean. The rear headliner is in great shape. The front seats show normal wear on the lower bolster, but have been well maintained. All interior lights, instrumentation and controls are functional. The drivers door map pocket was loose and was repaired. The power seats, windows and locks are all in working condition. The climate control system is in perfect working order. AC blows ice cold and heat warms quickly. There is an oscillating vent option that actually moves the center vents to help circulate air which is a nice touch. Heated seats work well and the controls and functions are all operative. The radio, CD changer and navigation all work well and load quickly. While the navigation is not the latest software version, it is updated and had no problem identifying multiple test addresses. The door panels and speaker covers are all in good shape showing very minor wear from entering/exiting the vehicle. The instrument cluster is in perfect working order with no marks on the plastic cover.Mechanical Condition: Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Mechanically this car is in perfect shape. There are no leaks that we could find on the vehicle. The Lexus starts up quickly after minimal cranking and has no abnormal starting noises coming from the starter. The charging system is in good working order, there are no abnormal draws on the battery. The shifter shifts smoothly from gear to gear. While sitting in park at idle speed, there are nothing more than normal operating noise coming from the Lexus. When in drive, the acceleration is quick and smooth. There is no hesitation between gears what-so-ever and it drives like it is brand new. Braking is responsive and safe. There are no squeaks or grinding coming from the brake system and brake fluid is clean. The exhaust system is clear and has no pops or leaks. Steering is responsive and accurate. There are no squeaks or hard steering points. The Lexus has had basic service taken care of recently. Terms of Sale: The terms of sale are as follow. Contact in person or by telephone is required. Email communication other then to exchange phone numbers is not enough. A non-refundable deposit of $5000 will be due by guaranteed funds within 3 days of the end of the auction. Paypal will not be accepted for any part of this auction. Within 7 days of the auction end, the full remaining balance will be due. After the deposit is received, we will send a copy of the title, bill of sale and all appropriate paperwork so that you can arrange license and insurance. We require proof of insurance in order to issue title. We do not provide drive away permits unless you are an Illinois buyer. If you are an Illinois buyer, we can issue you a temporary license plate and order your plates and registration from the State of Illinois for you for an additional fee. Shipping is paid for by the winner of the auction. If you need assistance contacting a shipper or to verify a quote, let us know in advance. We will deliver the vehicle within the Chicago metro area with advanced notice and approval. 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