Sounds like you got the Lexus fever, all of us know so well. Glad to hear you've settled on a good choice. First off, I wouldn't be firm with the "Certified Lexus" thing; I purchased a Certified Lexus with a "bumper to bumper" extended warranty. I brought it back several times with various problems, the dealer seemed to find exclusions to the warranty for about half of these, air conditioner high-pressure hose being one of them ($500). Sure, they'll give you a Lexus loaner, etc, but if you can buy a non-certified model, great shape, it's still a Lexus and there are plenty of independents around that can service them cheaper than the dealer. 20,000 miles on a Lexus is virtually nothing negative on a good engine. My area is Phoenix, Az, and there seems to be about a $3000-4000 difference in dealer certified cars and good private party cars. Most 2-3 leasebacks are back on the market now, the owners seem to be bucks-up types that adhere to the service schedules. Good luck in your search-ChuckW
