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The story of this 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XL/XLS (4T1BF28B9YU099426) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:

This sedan has had 1 owner in Idaho. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Idaho DMV in 2000.

It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.

It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.

It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.

It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 15,958 miles per year, which is slightly higher than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/09/2003, was 47,225 miles.

It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).

Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.

Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

Odometer Rollback Check:

CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XL/XLS (4T1BF28B9YU099426). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:

CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XL/XLS (4T1BF28B9YU099426).

Date: Mileage:

08/24/2000 31

08/17/2001 20,202

09/24/2002 33,444

03/21/2003 40,510

08/09/2003 47,225

Average miles driven per year 15,958 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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Ownership History:

CARFAX estimates that this 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XL/XLS (4T1BF28B9YU099426) had 1 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:

1st owner 09/27/2000 Idaho

Estimated start date of warranty: 08/24/2000

Last reading reported on 08/09/2003: 47,225 miles Recalculate with current mileage

Today's Date: December 24, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:

Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired

Drivetrain 60 months or 60,000 miles 8 months or 12,775 miles

Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired

Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage 8 months or unlimited mileage

Transferable Transferable at not cost. Same

Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX

Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 60,000 miles 8 months or 12,775 miles

Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 44 months or 32,775 miles

Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Basic warranty covers surface corrosion, batteries, and adjustments. Alignments and wheel balance are limited to 1 year or 20,000 miles.

CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 10 record(s) for this 2000 TOYOTA AVALON XL/XLS (4T1BF28B9YU099426).

Date:

Mileage Reading:

Source:

General Comments:

07/10/2000 NICB

Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original

dealer

08/24/2000 Idaho

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Boise, ID

Registered as

personal vehicle

08/24/2000 31 Idaho

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Boise, ID

Odometer reading reported for title

09/27/2000 Idaho

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Boise, ID

Title #009106739

Title issued or updated

First owner reported

Loan or lien reported

08/17/2001 20,202 Idaho

Inspection Station

Ada County, ID

Passed emissions inspection

09/24/2001 Idaho

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Boise, ID

Title #009106739

Title issued or updated

Loan or lien reported

09/23/2002 Idaho

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Boise, ID

Title #009106739

Title issued or updated

Loan or lien reported

09/24/2002 33,444 Idaho

Inspection Station

Ada County, ID

Passed emissions inspection

03/21/2003 40,510 Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

08/09/2003 47,225 Idaho

Inspection Station

Ada County, ID

Passed emissions inspection

Hope that Helped,

Dennis

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Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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The story of this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:

This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in California. It was originally registered as a lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from the individual leasing it until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired.

It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.

It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.

It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.

It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 9,826 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/23/2004, was 64,754 miles.

It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).

Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.

Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

Report Summary

1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!

Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported

2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!

Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found

Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found

3. LEMON CHECK®

No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!

4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)

Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Lease Vehicle

5. RECALL CHECK

LEXUS Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX

6. WARRANTY CHECK

No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?

DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 16 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED

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Year/Make/Model: 1998 LEXUS GS 400

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR

Engine: 4.0L V8 MPI DOHC 24V

Fuel: GASOLINE

Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Manufactured in: JAPAN

Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer

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Total Loss Check:

GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title

Junk Title Flood Damage Title

Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title

Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss

Other Accident Indicators:

This 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported

No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported

No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported

CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 24.Dec.2004 13:53:16. New data will result in a change to this report.

Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:

GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.

Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an

Odometer Rollback Check:

CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:

CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430).

Date: Mileage:

01/22/1998 10

01/29/2001 25,523

02/25/2001 25,629

04/25/2001 27,870

01/28/2002 38,222

12/30/2002 47,796

01/06/2003 48,940

03/15/2004 60,322

08/19/2004 64,687

08/22/2004 64,707

08/23/2004 64,754

Average miles driven per year 9,826 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:

CARFAX estimates that this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) had 3 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:

1st owner 02/18/1998 California

2nd owner 03/01/2004 California

3rd owner 08/22/2004 California

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The cost of ownership varies by vehicle. Go to Edmunds.com to check the recommended service schedule and estimated costs for this vehicle.

Types of Owners:

This 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) was originally registered as a Lease Vehicle.

No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported

Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported

No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported

No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

Do you have information about how this vehicle was used or driven? Tell us what you know.

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LEXUS does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.

Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1998 LEXUS GS 400. You can also contact an authorized dealership or LEXUS at 1-800-255-3987 to find out if this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430) still has recalls that require repair.

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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

Estimated start date of warranty: 01/22/1998

Last reading reported on 08/23/2004: 64,754 miles Recalculate with current mileage

Today's Date: December 24, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:

Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired

Drivetrain 72 months or 70,000 miles Coverage expired

Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired

Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired

Transferable Transferable at no cost Same

Roadside Assistance 48 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired

Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 72 months or 70,000 miles Coverage expired

Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 13 months or 15,246 miles

Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. First two maintenance services are at no charge. Alignment and wheel balance are limited to 1 years or 20,000 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion and batteries.

CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the LEXUS web site.

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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 16 record(s) for this 1998 LEXUS GS 400 (JT8BH68X2W0006430).

Date:

Mileage Reading:

Source:

General Comments:

01/13/1998 NICB

Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original

dealer

01/22/1998 10 California

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Los Angeles, CA

Odometer reading reported for title

02/18/1998 California

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Title issued or updated

First owner reported

Registered as lease vehicle

02/18/1998 California

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Registered as

lease vehicle

01/19/2000 California

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Los Angeles, CA

Title issued or updated

Registered as lease vehicle

01/29/2001 25,523 California

Inspection Station

Passed emissions inspection

02/25/2001 25,629 Service Plan Co.

Roseville, CA

Service contract issued

04/25/2001 27,870 Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

01/28/2002 38,222 Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

Miscellaneous service performed

Lubed oil and filter changed

Engine serviced

Brakes serviced

Transmission serviced

12/30/2002 47,796 Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

01/06/2003 48,940 California

Inspection Station

Roseville, CA

Passed emissions inspection

03/01/2004 California

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Roseville, CA

Title issued or updated

New owner reported

03/15/2004 60,322 Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

08/19/2004 64,687 Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

Suspension system serviced

08/22/2004 64,707 California

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Sacramento, CA

Title issued or updated

New owner reported

08/23/2004 64,754 California

Inspection Station

Passed emissions inspection

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner

When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

Lease

When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer.

New Owner Reported

When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

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CARFAX

BUYBACK GUARANTEE

If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:

Salvage/Junk

Rebuilt/Reconstructed

Dismantled

Fire/Flood/Hail

Canadian Total Loss

Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Not Actual Mileage

Manufacturer Buyback

Your CARFAX Buyback Coverage:

Vehicle: Transferable Coverage: Activation:

1998 LEXUS GS 400

JT8BH68X2W0006430 12/24/2004 - 12/24/2005 REQUIRED --

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CARFAX agrees to buy this vehicle back from the holder of this Vehicle History Report if the report indicates the vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee and a Branded Title, as fully defined in the Terms and Conditions, actually exists for this vehicle. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ACTIVATE THIS FREE GUARANTEE (www.carfax.com) in order to be eligible for payment. View Terms and Conditions (www.carfax.com/guarantee/hctermsanddef.cfm).

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Dennis

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