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I would never buy a Toyota or Lexus if I didn’t want to keep it for a long time (10 years). I’d buy something else. And leasing.[/quote[
at the rate you buy cars, i don't think it's making a big difference to toyota/lexus either way.
that was quoted to me but I believe Jill said that
then perhaps you haven't had a car for a business. leasing makes a lot of sense. and of course many people have no interest in keeping a vehicle a long time, so leasing is less money up front, move onto something else in a few years.
I think she means why one would lease a Toyota or Lexus when you miss their main benefit (longevity). I came to the same conclusion which is why I stopped, and leased something more interesting but not as long lasting.
at the rate you buy cars, i don't think it's making a big difference to toyota/lexus either way.
then perhaps you haven't had a car for a business. leasing makes a lot of sense. and of course many people have no interest in keeping a vehicle a long time, so leasing is less money up front, move onto something else in a few years.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
that was quoted to me but I believe Jill said that
I think she means why one would lease a Toyota or Lexus when you miss their main benefit (longevity). I came to the same conclusion which is why I stopped, and leased something more interesting but not as long lasting.
This is exactly what I was referring to.
Originally Posted by SW17LS
National average miles driven is 14,000 miles, so after 10 years it will have ~ 150,000 miles on it, these turbo engines are going to be just fine at that mileage. As for people "buying them for life", thats overstated...like I said you don't see a ton of cars running around with 200k+ miles.
I didn't say or mean buy the car for life. I meant to say a "buyer" of the brand for life.
There's definitely a discrepancy between what we believe is reasonable as enthusiasts versus actual numbers, where Lexus is more leased than Benz and equal to BMW.
Finally got to check one of these out. White leather.
Verrrrry comfortable seats like LS430 comfortable. It had a top notch high end Lexus interior but yes this is hardly class leading, they could have done more. SW is right about exposed cupholders.
Feels nice inside but not quite as spacious as the 200, noticeable. I think that has more to do with the layout of the stuff not actual room.
Finally got to check one of these out. White leather.
Verrrrry comfortable seats like LS430 comfortable. It had a top notch high end Lexus interior but yes this is hardly class leading, they could have done more. SW is right about exposed cupholders.
Feels nice inside but not quite as spacious as the 200, noticeable. I think that has more to do with the layout of the stuff not actual room.
I know I can do a quick Google search on this, but what engine are they now using? Nice interior
I know I can do a quick Google search on this, but what engine are they now using? Nice interior
3.4tt 409/479.
New motor has been praised for the most part which is good. My Lexus guy was like “oh it’ll get up and go”. I was like “oh sure but it won’t rumble and snort at you like that old 5.7.” He agreed, definitely not.
New motor has been praised for the most part which is good. My Lexus guy was like “oh it’ll get up and go”. I was like “oh sure but it won’t rumble and snort at you like that old 5.7.” He agreed, definitely not.
11-04-22, 09:21 AM
