RtysonInStl

Hello, I'm currently speaking with a private seller about a 98' LX470 with 62,800 miles. The owner is asking $25,000 but indicated it is negotiable so I might give him a starting offer of $22,500 which is the True Market Value for a trade in, $25,500 is the value for a private seller. I asked him has he had an exhaust manifold leak problem which he indicated he knew nothing about it? Possibly because it didn't have one but I'd like to try and ensure any existing problems come to light, any ideas? I would like to obtain an extended warranty from 1SourceAutoWarranty because while the owner indiactes the vehicle has been fully serviced by lexus which is verifiable I would like some insurance in the event a problem occurs. Has anyone dealt with 1SourceAuto... ? Is it like pulling teeth to get them to pay for a repair? Any info or recommendations provided would be appreciated.

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and have begun reading some of the posting/responses, they are quite interesting. I'm in the process of making a decision to purchase an LX470 or LandCru (98' to 2000) in Sept or Oct. My choice of vehicles are limited to only these two, I want the 3rd seat and have driven a large SUV for the past 8 yrs (96 ISUZU Trooper). I currently own an 98' ES300 and have been satisfied with it. I'm trying to obtain all the info I can at this time. I really like the front end and interior of the LX470 and its additional electronic features are not offered on the LandCru, but I'm trying to determine if the LX470 is going to be worth the money. I don't want to purchase a used vehicle only to have problems and I thought by making an LX470 purchase I would have few if any problems. I guess I could get the same high reliability in the LandCru but I really like the LXs additional styling in front. Could you guys comment on what you think about your LX470's reliability, frequent/infrequent repairs, cost of repairs, repairs that I should insist be made because of the mileage, any vehicle year to possiby avoid, problem areas, etc... Any info you can provide me with would be greatly appreciated. Rtyson In Stl