More miles less $ vs. Less miles more $?
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More miles less $ vs. Less miles more $?
Hey guys, my first time posting here so if this comparison has been done before, my apologies. I just had a question for the ES experts out there to try and get some appropriate feedback.
I am in the market for a used ES350, either a 2011 or 2012 year.
My only dilemma was trying to determine if I should spend about 3-4000 more for a 2012 with around 37-39k miles on the meter, or save 3-4k by purchasing a ES350 with 50-54k miles on the meter?
I could ideally use the extra 3-4k to put towards some other debt, but I wonder if there is really that much of a difference in buying a car with 39,000 miles on it, versus 51 or 52,000?
Am I just splitting hairs here, or is there a lot more to consider when the car has over 50k miles?
I am in the market for a used ES350, either a 2011 or 2012 year.
My only dilemma was trying to determine if I should spend about 3-4000 more for a 2012 with around 37-39k miles on the meter, or save 3-4k by purchasing a ES350 with 50-54k miles on the meter?
I could ideally use the extra 3-4k to put towards some other debt, but I wonder if there is really that much of a difference in buying a car with 39,000 miles on it, versus 51 or 52,000?
Am I just splitting hairs here, or is there a lot more to consider when the car has over 50k miles?
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That car with 20 000 less miles doesn't worth 3000-4000 bucks more so I would go for more miles and less money.
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10K miles isn't much, especially on a Lexus. Since you're already looking at the 2010+ face lifted models, you shouldn't be missing out too much on features either.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I knew I was leaning in the right direction.
Also, the Acura TL I drive now currently has around 241,000 miles on it and still runs well.
Is it realistic to expect a used ES350 with around 51-52k miles on it, as long as I am on top of the fluid maintenance and everything else, can reach a similar mileage without many problems? 200k+ we are talking about.
Also, the Acura TL I drive now currently has around 241,000 miles on it and still runs well.
Is it realistic to expect a used ES350 with around 51-52k miles on it, as long as I am on top of the fluid maintenance and everything else, can reach a similar mileage without many problems? 200k+ we are talking about.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I knew I was leaning in the right direction.
Also, the Acura TL I drive now currently has around 241,000 miles on it and still runs well.
Is it realistic to expect a used ES350 with around 51-52k miles on it, as long as I am on top of the fluid maintenance and everything else, can reach a similar mileage without many problems? 200k+ we are talking about.
Also, the Acura TL I drive now currently has around 241,000 miles on it and still runs well.
Is it realistic to expect a used ES350 with around 51-52k miles on it, as long as I am on top of the fluid maintenance and everything else, can reach a similar mileage without many problems? 200k+ we are talking about.
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I agree with all the comments that say it's probably not worth the extra 3-4K to buy the 2012 with 10-20K fewer miles. Besides the 2011 and the 2012 are virtually identical cars mechanically and in appearance. In fact, Edmunds says that the 2012 is "unchanged"--only slight exaggeration, given that there are a couple of discontinued colors and a couple of added colors in the 2012, and one new leather color option for the seats (saddle tan). For what it's worth, I would add that for me, it was important to really compare apples only with other apples: Same features? Same road feel when driven? Cheaper car missing one or two things you really wanted? Etc.
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Great responses, thanks.
The only other thing that crossed my mind is that I forgot, in order to get the Lexus Extended Warranty, the car has to be under 50k miles and no more then 4 yrs. old.
So by purchasing a 2011 with 51-52k miles on it, that already disqualifies me from the Lexus EW
There are other warranty options to choose from for cars older then 4 yrs with 50k + miles?
I can only assume there has to be, but maybe not as reliable as one from the actual Lexus brand?
The only other thing that crossed my mind is that I forgot, in order to get the Lexus Extended Warranty, the car has to be under 50k miles and no more then 4 yrs. old.
So by purchasing a 2011 with 51-52k miles on it, that already disqualifies me from the Lexus EW
There are other warranty options to choose from for cars older then 4 yrs with 50k + miles?
I can only assume there has to be, but maybe not as reliable as one from the actual Lexus brand?
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I'd avoid it like the plaque unless they've done the regular scheduled maintenance, including the timing belt/water pump after 10 years. A lot of these low mile cars just sit in some old person's garage, and never get any scheduled maintenance. The tires might even still be original which would be a huge safety hazard.
I apologize for bumping a seriously old thread, no idea how I even came across it.
I apologize for bumping a seriously old thread, no idea how I even came across it.
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I'd avoid it like the plaque unless they've done the regular scheduled maintenance, including the timing belt/water pump after 10 years. A lot of these low mile cars just sit in some old person's garage, and never get any scheduled maintenance. The tires might even still be original which would be a huge safety hazard.
I apologize for bumping a seriously old thread, no idea how I even came across it.
I apologize for bumping a seriously old thread, no idea how I even came across it.
Good points otherwise.
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Responding to a 3-1/2 year old post. He's probably bought by now.
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I am of an opinion that age is a much bigger contributor than miles. Even if car has 10k miles but 10 years old.... it’s old and outdated, and all the components have aged/rusted and seals have dried out. Unless of course the low miles car was meticulously washed and garaged 24/7, but that’s unrealistic.
high miles usually means highway driving, which is a very low wear
high miles usually means highway driving, which is a very low wear
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