SCWells72

I think you pretty much nailed why people look at the GS4 and the G35C together. It's often more of a natural progression where a buyer compares a used GS4 to a new G35S which favor each other in price and features pretty well. Then the buyer sees the G35C which, to many, looks MUCH better and offers the same features and performance, albeit with a loss in practicality due to the 2+2 configuration. The G35C isn't as impractical as, say, the 350Z or a pure roadster, but it is less practical than a sedan. So it's a reasonable balance that brings great syling and performance to the table.

Having said that, if my wife weren't looking at getting the RX400h as our "comfortable people mover" (a role currently played by my GS430), I'm not sure I'd be as serious about the coupe.

mmarshall

Obviously, it is very difficult to predict the depreciation of a new model (G35), but traditionally Lexus products depreciate less than Infinitis.....especially the Infiniti Q45, which has never been popular. The All-Wheel-Drive G35 will be worth more than a base G35 at re-sale time....but will also cost more up front.

SCWells72

I've actually seen recent stats that the G35 sedan and coupe are both holding their value in the top few %. You're right, though, traditionally Infintis have depreciated like bombs! I also have the advantage of access to VPP pricing which effectively allows me to avoid the heavy first year's depreciation.

But your point is well taken. A used GS will have already taken its major depreciation hit. A new G35, or any new car for that matter, will typically take a heavy hit the second it's driven off the lot. I am curious, though, about how the introduction of the 3rd-gen GS will affect the value of the 2nd-gen GSes.

theanimala

I am a huge used car fan for this very reason. I bought my GS used 3 years ago. For the same amount of money I could have bought several nice new cars. I figured that after 3 years, my used car would be worth more then that new car because mine already took it's largest hit the first year. Of course, now my GS is nearing 100K miles, and that will be the next big hit.

Recently purchased my wife an 02 RX300. Still has factory warranty, plus certified warranty, loaded for more then $10K off the price of a new truck. With cars this reliable and the dealer treatment, I see no need to spend the extra $10K.

On your question of value of the 2nd Gen GS when the 3rd Gen comes out, I believe it will take a small hit but nothing insane. The new RX330 is out and it made a very small change to existing RX300's out there.