GailH

We're trying to figure this all out. The first owner listed registered it as a personal vehicle and had it a month (odomoter 12 miles). Next owner listed had it for two months (odometer 190 miles with no listing for type of owner). The third had it for five months (odometer 1158 again with no listing for type of owner). The first alert was listed with the 2nd owner. It was apparently bought at auction from the 3rd owner by the agent we are using. We have to get some questions answered once the car comes in and then decide how much risk we're willing to take. . .

Thanks for suggestions re making the deal! We'll see just how much gumption I have once the car is delivered and we have a chance to check it out. In checking the carfax report, it appears that there have been three owners. We're thinking there may be some red flags here. So for now we are on hold. . .

No such currency: http://www.ezinearticles.com/?1000-Dollar-...?&id=432377 ;) Then how about 300 $100 bills. :P I would walk in, find the sales manager, give him a certified check for ~$28,000. If the manager doesn't accept that then start adding $100, one bill at a time from an obviously large stack, telling the manager that you already know, have already decided, when you will stop and if you get to that point before the manager flinches, accepts the current "offer", you will pick up ALL your "marbles" and go home.

In the past week, we put a deposit down on a 2007 ES350 buyback that has had the transmission replaced. The car has't been delivered yet to the dealer so we haven't seen or driven it. When we do, we will have the option to back out. The car at $33,795 has 1200 miles and is loaded with nav system, ML sound, etc. I REALLY want this car and, given this, am beginning to wonder if I'm not giving enough serious consideration to the transmission issue. Our thought had been that the problem has been addressed and that we have the remaining warranty if needed. As I read more, however, all I see are reports of negative experiences with these cars. Questions: 1) Does anyone know if these negative experiences are the norm or are those who are unhappy following replacement/repair the vocal minority?? Does anyone have a POSITIVE story?? 2) Is our warranty impacted in any way given that we know we are buying a "lemon" and that we aren't buying it thru a Lexus dealership? 3) Anything we can or need to do/know to best protect ourselves if we go ahead with the purchase? Thanks for any thoughts on this.