Thinking of trading in RX300 for '09 IS250 Downgrade?
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Thinking of trading in RX300 for '09 IS250 Downgrade?
I just turned 16 and being "handed down" a 2003 Lexus RX300 FWD
It has 65,500 miles on it and gets around 15-16 mpg (I have a heavy foot)
I was thinking of trading in the RX for a '09 IS250 W/ALL options (Nav,ML,intuitive park etc)
Trade in says around $13,850? Am i being raped?
Private party says $3850 more so i may just go that route
also the "D" light on the odometer is out Is it covered under warranty?
Dealer says it is $300 to fix it
Also my rear brakes are out and is $500 to replace them
Should i just trade it in as is or just do it?
It has 65,500 miles on it and gets around 15-16 mpg (I have a heavy foot)
I was thinking of trading in the RX for a '09 IS250 W/ALL options (Nav,ML,intuitive park etc)
Trade in says around $13,850? Am i being raped?
Private party says $3850 more so i may just go that route
also the "D" light on the odometer is out Is it covered under warranty?
Dealer says it is $300 to fix it
Also my rear brakes are out and is $500 to replace them
Should i just trade it in as is or just do it?
I just turned 16 and being "handed down" a 2003 Lexus RX300 FWD
It has 65,500 miles on it and gets around 15-16 mpg (I have a heavy foot)
I was thinking of trading in the RX for a '09 IS250 W/ALL options (Nav,ML,intuitive park etc)
Trade in says around $13,850? Am i being raped?
Private party says $3850 more so i may just go that route
also the "D" light on the odometer is out Is it covered under warranty?
Dealer says it is $300 to fix it
Also my rear brakes are out and is $500 to replace them
Should i just trade it in as is or just do it?
It has 65,500 miles on it and gets around 15-16 mpg (I have a heavy foot)
I was thinking of trading in the RX for a '09 IS250 W/ALL options (Nav,ML,intuitive park etc)
Trade in says around $13,850? Am i being raped?
Private party says $3850 more so i may just go that route
also the "D" light on the odometer is out Is it covered under warranty?
Dealer says it is $300 to fix it
Also my rear brakes are out and is $500 to replace them
Should i just trade it in as is or just do it?
Try to sell your RX by private party first, although this is a tough market for used cars right now (unless you're selling a Prius). It has an extended warranty, so get your D light fixed.
Do the brakes if you can, as a lot of used car buyers will like the fact that there isn't any deferred maintenance waiting for them (it will help sell your RX faster).
Last edited by ISF_GG; Jul 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM.
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Because cockiness is determined by who makes your car?
This thread is going down the wrong path.As for downgrade, I feel our IS is a nicer car than the brand new RX loaner we got. The cars are in different classes though, you shouldn't compare a SUV/SAV/Cross-over to a Sporty Sedan.
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OP asked for advice about a Lexus to Lexus trade. He is not trading for a BMW so why bring it up? If you can't give him sound advice don't bother replying at all. Stop wasting peoples time.
I say go for the trade. I think an IS is an upgrade from a G1 RX300. It would be a little harder choice if it where the current RX350 though.
I say go for the trade. I think an IS is an upgrade from a G1 RX300. It would be a little harder choice if it where the current RX350 though.
What I do like about the RX350 is the more powerful motor vs the IS250. Plus we all know the IS is basically a two seater with a cosmetic back seat
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It might be the interior look. The door panels didn't look right to me. I agree with the IS back seat. The trunk opening isn't that great either. One thing for me that would steer me away from an IS is the lack of a folding backseat. Going from a RX you would have to consider that if you are used to the utility of a SUV. It doesn't make sense to me that the IS doesn't offer a fold-down backseat.
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It is not a downgrade... plus newer model = better to many...
like someone maybe driving a 100k car 20 years ago.. some will see it as a pos...other will see it as it was back in the day...
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Thanks for the advice
The IS250 does 0-60 in 8.5 sec?
I also went to the dealer and the said that the "D" light on the odometer is NOT covered under warranty. I asked them how much it is to fix it and they said $350.00 to fix a $2.00 bulb
Can anyone help me find where in the warranty booklet this is covered
WTF does this warranty cover? Powertrain? the factory is 6/70k
so why would anyone pay $2,000 for 7/100k just for an extra year of powertrain
Im not getting the warranty on my 2IS...........
~Thanks~
The IS250 does 0-60 in 8.5 sec?
I also went to the dealer and the said that the "D" light on the odometer is NOT covered under warranty. I asked them how much it is to fix it and they said $350.00 to fix a $2.00 bulb
Can anyone help me find where in the warranty booklet this is covered
WTF does this warranty cover? Powertrain? the factory is 6/70k
so why would anyone pay $2,000 for 7/100k just for an extra year of powertrain
Im not getting the warranty on my 2IS...........
~Thanks~