Pls. advise - how to buy this auto ?

try carmax.com

good prices there on the used ones...

Try recycler.com Private party will be normaly be cheaper than dealer, but buyer beware, ask questions and have a inspection done by mech. You'll be driving all around town looking to the car.

Dealers will give you a warranty, they usually have lower milage and cleaner cars, but charge you more than private party. They are open everyday and nights, may have more selection at one location. Car lots have mix condition, lease return, auction, repos, etc. I think history is important, with private party they may have a good history of repairs, oil changes, etc. So you know what maintenance need to be done. Dealers and Car lots won't have that. They pretty it up for sale. So it depends on how much time you have. Buying from private party you can expect to save from $1000 to $2000, so keep that in mind and save that amount in saving for repairs, maintenance, etc.

The best place to purchase a used RX is probably a Lexus Dealer, If it is under 60K it should be certified which means you get a factory warranty for

3 years or up to 100K miles from your purchase date. It also would have to go through a rigorous inspection process to be certified. As long as you shop armed with valid information that you can get on the Web, KBB.com or edmunds.com you should be able to find a great car at a reasonable price. Just remember that you can negotiate with the dealer and get the price you want. Yes buying private party can be cheaper but in the long run a certified car may just save you money and headaches. Not to mention that Lexus currently offers 3.9% financing for up to 66 months on a certified car, something you can't get from a private party.

Myles

jjjsan wrote:

Minor clarification - on Certified Pre-owned, the 100k warranty refers to total miles on the vehicle, not 100k from when it was purchased.