All can be true, don't forget insurance.
First you need to check it's service & maintenance history; oil, belts replaced, transmission fluid, etc. Call the dealer to find out any additional info.
- Was the car involved in a (serious) accident?
- Are there any OBD faultcodes to read? Is there a Check Engine Light?
- How many miles did the car run?
- A L430 is kind of a powerhouse, so how was the car treated by the previous owner(s)?
- How does the car testdrive: steer, brake, accelerate, auto-shift, sound, suspension?
- Are all electrical devices and powerlocks/windows operational?
- Are all masterkeys available?
- Are there any visuals signs of leakage inside the cabin (under the front carpet, trunk) or perhaps under the car?
- Does the car blow smoke, perhaps perform a compression test?
- Emissions test passed?
Things to look out for: transmission, AC/compressor, brakes (rotors/calipers), ball joints, etc.
My best advice is to let this car thoroughly inspect by a trusted lexus dealer, before you buy.
Thank you so much for you answer and hints.
The car was serviced by Lexus up to 75k miles. Right now it has 100k.
- wasn't involved in any accident
- engine check light is off
- the previous owner has Evo10 at the moment so I can assume he wasn't driving slowly but engine, gearbox, brakes and tires are in perfect shape.
- everything electric/electronic is operational except cruise control I think, I'm not sure because I was too amazed by the car in overall on motorway to check it properly.
- the only problem is/was the air con, it smells terribly, previous owner wasn't using the car for some time and that's the reason, I've bought two cans of Liqui Moly Klima Fresh already to clean it.
- I have both keys master keys
- I didn't find any leaks so far.... hopefully I won't in the future
- There is no smoke from the exhaust
- emission test was passed 4 months ago
- the car has new brake disks, pads and tires (unfortunately 19" which means it is quite loud above 90mph)
- I have to change poolen filter and oil + oil filter (will liqui moly 5-50 full synth API-SJ be good?)
And the final question. I saw on the gearbox oil dip lexus is saying we don't have to change gearbox oil. I think it's always better to change it, what do you think?
Regards,
Michal