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Old 05-18-20, 06:24 AM
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Hey Bros! I need an advice. I want to buy a cheap used Lexus. This is the first car for my wife. I have found some options https://incacar.com/used/cars/lexus/...-400h-1455452/ .
Which transaction option is more profitable? Thx
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Old 05-18-20, 06:32 AM
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Sure i'll bite. Not sure what you mean by most profitable... profitable for who? Your location says Ohio, but this vehicle looks to be in Colorado. Is a RX400h really your only choice? Do you really need AWD? Do you really need the hybrid portion? Any used car should probably be prefaced with a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you're not within distance to go check it out yourself, or if you're not comfortable with examining a vehicle and understanding potential condition and near/mid term maintenance needs.
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A 12 year old hybrid with 140,000 miles is likely not a cheap option, at least not for any length of time.

There are tons of privately owned RXs on Craigslist sites in Ohio all the time.
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Originally Posted by pbm317
Your location says Ohio, but this vehicle looks to be in Colorado. Is a RX400h really your only choice? Do you really need AWD?
Probably.

Ohio, especially in the northeast, is a part of the classic Great Lakes Snow-Belt. AWD is extremely common there.

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