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re: 2011 Lexus is250 w/ 30k miles - $25k - is this a good buy?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 7:58 am to hendersonshands
Posted on 8/19/14 at 7:58 am to hendersonshands
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I never understood buying a Lexus. The Toyotas look the exact same and have pretty solid features. Most Hyundais look nicer.
I don't like the Lexus appearance, but when my GF was buying her IS a while back, loading up a Camry (which is not as sporty as an IS obviously) would have gotten really close to the cost of her Lexus.
It's been a good car. Also, although results may vary, when her nav system went totally out after she was out of warranty, the dealership quoted her something ridiculous like 4k. She called Lexus and they had it replaced for her for free within a couple of days.
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:00 am to LNCHBOX
I'd take a Equus over most of Lexus' models
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:00 am to I Love Bama
Wow someone has a camry older than my 05. Nice.
Actually was next to a Lexus at a stoplight yesterday and noticed how much it looked like a camry.
Actually was next to a Lexus at a stoplight yesterday and noticed how much it looked like a camry.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:01 am to Pettifogger
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loading up a Camry (which is not as sporty as an IS obviously) would have gotten really close to the cost of her Lexus.
This doesn't even take into account the better materials used when building the Lexus. The interior are nicer, they have better paint, higher quality suspension.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:02 am to yellowfin
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I'd take a Equus over most of Lexus' models
Well, that makes one of us. I'm not paying $60,000+ for a Hyundai. That car is way too new to make that a good idea.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:04 am to LNCHBOX
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This doesn't even take into account the better materials used when building the Lexus. The interior are nicer, they have better paint, higher quality suspension.
Yeah, I agree. I can't say I'm a huge Lexus fan, but there is clearly a difference between loading up a non-luxury vehicle and the styling of a luxury car.
She'll tell you she probably wouldn't buy a new Lexus at that price again, but it's been a good car.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:32 am to hendersonshands
I never understood buying a Lexus. The Toyotas look the exact same and have pretty solid features. Most Hyundais look nicer
:lol:
:lol:This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 8:34 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:47 am to Webbbster
I had a 2007 model. Fun little car. Lots of get up and go.
Tires are expensive, though, and only last about 10K miles. Might want to see what condition the tires are in to make sure you won't be replacing them as soon as you get the car.
Tires are expensive, though, and only last about 10K miles. Might want to see what condition the tires are in to make sure you won't be replacing them as soon as you get the car.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:26 am to Webbbster
Probably the only Lexus I'd buy is the ES line. Same engine, tranny, chassis as the Camry. Great cars.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:28 am to wadewilson
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Probably the only Lexus I'd buy is the ES line. Same engine, tranny, chassis as the Camry
Wrong.
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The current ES350 is still based on a Toyota — just a bigger one: The full-sized Avalon.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 9:29 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:32 am to LNCHBOX
Ahh, I had an ES, and it was basically a dressed-up Camry. That was also several years ago.
My point being, it's better to get a model that has common components as a Toyota. You get the styling, etc you want to buy a Lexus for, but maintenance costs should be cheaper, in theory.
My point being, it's better to get a model that has common components as a Toyota. You get the styling, etc you want to buy a Lexus for, but maintenance costs should be cheaper, in theory.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:38 am to hendersonshands
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I never understood buying a Lexus.
I guess you haven't owned one.
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The Toyotas look the exact same
Because that's what it is all about, ultimately, right? Looks.
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have pretty solid features
I would have no problem going into a loaded Camry from my ES 350 - however, it won't be a Lexus.
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Most Hyundais look nicer.
Hyundais are nice cars for the money, no question. But they aren't Lexus, either.
I will say this about the OP - I do not care for the IS - while my car was being serviced, I had a loaner IS and I got a distinctly "dressed up" Corolla feel from it - I think the new model may have addressed some of this, but my first impression was that.
However, I assure you that an ES, despite its similar appearance and even common platform, is a significant upgrade from the Camry (ETA: or now, the Avalon) in comfort, features, ride, "feel", etc. The GS and LS are even nicer. I rode in an early model LX (the Lexus version of the Landcruiser) - it was one of the nicest vehicles I have ever been in - bar none - regardless of cost.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 9:40 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:52 am to Webbbster
is250 is slow as balls man. Not worth it.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:53 am to Webbbster
If you want to portray tacky new money on a used car budget, then yes.
People with real money have cars that are made for them to be backseat passengers, not as drivers.
Do like Chris Rock and Will Ferrell and drive an old Camry to your $10 million home.
People with real money have cars that are made for them to be backseat passengers, not as drivers.
Do like Chris Rock and Will Ferrell and drive an old Camry to your $10 million home.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:53 am to Webbbster
If you want to portray tacky new money on a used car budget, then yes.
People with real money have cars that are made for them to be backseat passengers, not as drivers.
Do like Chris Rock and Will Ferrell and drive an old Camry to your $10 million home.
People with real money have cars that are made for them to be backseat passengers, not as drivers.
Do like Chris Rock and Will Ferrell and drive an old Camry to your $10 million home.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:15 am to PacLSU
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Tires are expensive, though, and only last about 10K miles.
Are they plastic?
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:48 pm to Black n Gold
quote:No, soft rubber. They are performance tires designed to stick to the road, not to last.
Are they plastic?
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:50 pm to kywildcatfanone
quote:Yeh, when I see people driving a 12 year old Camry the first thing I think is, "Man, that person prolly has a lot of money to spend"
You like money in your pocket instead of in rubber on the road?
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