u]Jay,
Run, dont walk away. Salvage titles are a NO GO.
About the only time you should consider one is if you were in the car when it was basically totalled or you are a certified mechanic who knows how to work on Lexus products. Insurance companies do not like to declare luxury vehicles total loss (same as Salvage). Too expensive of an adjustment for them,, they will do it more quickly with a Chev Impala or Taurus.
If the seller is downplaying it (ususally the case playing off ignorance),, be extremely cautious its the oldest trick in town.. If it looks to good to be true,,,, it is. Remember too, if you ever decide to sell it,, you will have the same issue regardless of how well the car is running. All astude, smart, and savy car buyers will never buy a salvage title regardless of how good the car looks. There are some buyers who look for salvaged cars, but normally will drive them into the ground or polish it and look for a simple minded buyer. Just 2 cents.