[recycled sixtie]

There have been good positive responses so far for buying CPO from the the dealer and buying privately. I agree that buying privately it is easier to get the service history although with my buying a Lexus at the dealership the service history is on file and they are willing to let me see it.

Perhaps you would pay a bit more for a CPO from the Toyota dealership but if you get a warranty then I see it is worth it.

Something you might want to do is check the dealership reviews on the internet.
There are of course the two sides to it - the sales side and servicing side. In my case the dealership has a 5/5 star rating and it is the only dealership in Edmonton that has this.

Am I assuming that the Lexus dealership is 100%?
Yesterday I checked out an RX350. It had a flat battery and a cracked windshield.
Two others I checked out were close to perfect there.

My last 2 cars were bought used - one from a dealer and another privately. No surprises with either.

Oh yes many of these suvs have had accidents(one $180000 damage!) according to the CARREPORT . So even if the accident was not reported it could have been fixed and not reported.

So obviously a good PPI and a check for accident damage is a must. For me to get one third off the original list price for 3-4 year old car is a good situation but it must be in good shape. Car dealerships generally cannot get a 5 star rating if they sell junk. You gotta be patient whether you are buying privately or from a dealer.
Cheers, Guy