Update: New Situation
#16
Lead Lap
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I think I'm going to just skip the purchase...not a good financial move after looking at everything...but a private owner sale would indeed be the best way to go....
#17
Lead Lap
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I'm not following the math here. I believe the total cost delta will be the $7K depreciation on the old car plus the TTL on the new one. So, it'll cost about $9K to upgrade.
I'd seriously consider a private sale to minimize loss on the old car if I was doing this upgrade. Also, have CarMax give you a quote. Even if you don't sell it to them, the quote can give you leverage with the dealer.
I'd seriously consider a private sale to minimize loss on the old car if I was doing this upgrade. Also, have CarMax give you a quote. Even if you don't sell it to them, the quote can give you leverage with the dealer.
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Lead Lap
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#19
Lead Lap
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Did they have the shave done first? If they don't like it then they can request a new pedal..I guess it should be the same one that is on the 2010. I don't know whether this is a dealer 'specific'...option or not...but for kicks and grins and I may tell my dealer I want new one see what happens....
#20
Lead Lap
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Thanks...I'm going to wait longer than that...because technology changes too fast...it's always going to be something 'new and improved'...
#21
Lexus Champion
Did they have the shave done first? If they don't like it then they can request a new pedal..I guess it should be the same one that is on the 2010. I don't know whether this is a dealer 'specific'...option or not...but for kicks and grins and I may tell my dealer I want new one see what happens....
#22
Lead Lap
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Or buy the 2010 and keep it for 3 years before getting the new model both for a better price and getting past some of the first year problems. I got my 2007 after they had been out for about 9 months - couldn't resist any longer - then a 2010 in Dec. and since it is a lease I will need to wait until the next model has been out for a year anyway.
Dave Mac
Dave Mac
#23
Lead Lap
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Everyone,
Thanks for all of the great comments, this site is the best. I really like my 2009 ES and will not be trading it up for a 2010, the 2010 has many features that make it a compelling choice over it's competitors, but the differences between the 2010 and 07-09 is not enough to make me trade in my 09, although experiencing the new Nav system was really cool. I'm sure Lexus will give us much more in the future, how about a 60 GB HD??
I will post some pics of my pedal shave, the dealer removed some padding under the carpet and replaced it with a thinner pad, I can't notice the difference, the s/w brake override seemed to give the car more power, but I'm sure this is just my imagination....
Thanks for all of the great comments, this site is the best. I really like my 2009 ES and will not be trading it up for a 2010, the 2010 has many features that make it a compelling choice over it's competitors, but the differences between the 2010 and 07-09 is not enough to make me trade in my 09, although experiencing the new Nav system was really cool. I'm sure Lexus will give us much more in the future, how about a 60 GB HD??
I will post some pics of my pedal shave, the dealer removed some padding under the carpet and replaced it with a thinner pad, I can't notice the difference, the s/w brake override seemed to give the car more power, but I'm sure this is just my imagination....
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