Will the long 2006 model year for the GS hurt resale value?
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Thanks for the sales figures 1SICKLEX. It's kind of annoying that they put out sales numbers by calendar year instead of model year but I guess that's more important to them. That means for every calendar year, it's 8 to 9 months (Jan through Aug/Sep) of sales for the current model year and 3 to 4 months for the next model year since the next year's models go on sale around September. For the 2005 calendar year, the sales totals will represent 2 to 3 months (Jan through March) of 2005 GS's and the rest of the year's sales will be 2006.
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I think the resale values all work themselves out in the end. I also have the 04 RX330 which I purchased in March 2003. It was weird having the car out so early, but the good news is that if I sold it today, people think that it's only 1yr old (or less) in terms of model-aging, but then the mileage on the car is comparable to the actual 2 year-old car that it is. So the values adequately reflect the car's true "age" after you do mileage adjustments, etc. I think resale values are always good when a new model/generation comes out anyway - in year 3, there will be a ton of people looking for 3rd gen GS's back on the lots as CPOs from lease terminations.
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Originally Posted by Sam Khoury
Thanks for the sales figures 1SICKLEX. It's kind of annoying that they put out sales numbers by calendar year instead of model year but I guess that's more important to them. That means for every calendar year, it's 8 to 9 months (Jan through Aug/Sep) of sales for the current model year and 3 to 4 months for the next model year since the next year's models go on sale around September. For the 2005 calendar year, the sales totals will represent 2 to 3 months (Jan through March) of 2005 GS's and the rest of the year's sales will be 2006.
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Originally Posted by Sam Khoury
I actually meant the resale value of the 2006 GS's specifically. If in the future I'm out there looking for a 2006 GS and there is a ton of supply, won't that lower the price?
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Originally Posted by gs400998
If you buy a Lexus from a non-Lexus dealership, you will likely to pay a lower price than a Lexus dealership regardless the year of the Lexus. The Lexus dealerships in my area were selling GS4 with higher mileage and thousands $ more when I find my GS4 at a non-Lexus dealership.
By the way, the reason for this thread was not because I want to wait and get a used 2006. I'm just debating whether or not to wait until the 2007 model year. My lease on my 2002 GS300 is up on December 1st and I was going to buy it at the end of the lease since it has less than 19K miles and then keep it an extra 9 to 10 months until the 2007 GS is out. I'm hoping the new V6 engine and the hybrid will be out by then. The 4 year bumper to bumper warranty on my GS will also expire on Sept 1st, 2006 right around the time 2007s should come out. I've also heard that you should not buy a car in it's 1st year of production because it takes a year to work out all bugs on the production line. Regardless, I have this distinct feeling I'm not going to be able to wait that long because as soon as I see the new GS in person, I'm sure I'll want one.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
So overall, the GS sold strongly initially as it should have, held pretty well and then productiion decreased as prices increased and the competition came with their new products.
I cannot find 2000 or 2002 figures (Flip, help!).
I cannot find 2000 or 2002 figures (Flip, help!).
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Lexus Retains Best-Selling Luxury Brand Title --Sets New Sales Record
01/03/2002 Torrance, CA
January 3, 2002 - Torrance, CA - Lexus has become the best-selling luxury marque in the nation for the second consecutive year. The luxury automaker today reported 2001 year-end sales of 223,983 units, up 8.7 percent over last year's record-breaking total.
"Earning the best-selling crown for the year wasn't our goal, but it's the result of focusing on providing high-quality cars and top-notch customer service," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "We're pleased that formula has led to another successful year for Lexus."
In addition to record-breaking year-end sales, Lexus reported a best-ever month with 22,203 vehicles sold, surpassing the previous best-ever mark set in August 2000. The Lexus RX 300 mid-size SUV continues to be the brand's top-selling vehicle with 77,426 units sold.
Lexus passenger cars enjoyed best-ever calendar-year totals of 137,237, an increase of 35.3 percent, and a best-ever month with sales of 13,517, up 22.5 percent over the same period last year. The all-new 2002 ES 300 was the passenger car sales leader with 44,847 sedans sold, an increase of 8.5 percent over 2000.
In addition to record-breaking new vehicle sales, Lexus pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle sales hit record highs in 2001. Pre-owned Lexus vehicle sales increased 20.4 percent, to 57,985 units, while Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle sales of 33,741, were up 23.4 percent over calendar year 2000 sales.
01/03/2002 Torrance, CA
January 3, 2002 - Torrance, CA - Lexus has become the best-selling luxury marque in the nation for the second consecutive year. The luxury automaker today reported 2001 year-end sales of 223,983 units, up 8.7 percent over last year's record-breaking total.
"Earning the best-selling crown for the year wasn't our goal, but it's the result of focusing on providing high-quality cars and top-notch customer service," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "We're pleased that formula has led to another successful year for Lexus."
In addition to record-breaking year-end sales, Lexus reported a best-ever month with 22,203 vehicles sold, surpassing the previous best-ever mark set in August 2000. The Lexus RX 300 mid-size SUV continues to be the brand's top-selling vehicle with 77,426 units sold.
Lexus passenger cars enjoyed best-ever calendar-year totals of 137,237, an increase of 35.3 percent, and a best-ever month with sales of 13,517, up 22.5 percent over the same period last year. The all-new 2002 ES 300 was the passenger car sales leader with 44,847 sedans sold, an increase of 8.5 percent over 2000.
In addition to record-breaking new vehicle sales, Lexus pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle sales hit record highs in 2001. Pre-owned Lexus vehicle sales increased 20.4 percent, to 57,985 units, while Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle sales of 33,741, were up 23.4 percent over calendar year 2000 sales.
#23
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
No problem. I like to back up my statements with facts, unlike so many other posters/forums that try to present posts as facts with no proof or history to back them up
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Lexus Sets New All-time Sales Record and Becomes Best-Selling Luxury Brand
LEX-05-01
01/03/2001 Torrance, CA
Jan. 3, 2001 – Torrance, CA - Amid record low temperatures across the country, Lexus heated up the sales thermometer to a sizzling 206,037 units for the year 2000, an all-time sales record for the luxury automaker. Lexus’ record-setting sales represents an increase of 10.8 percent from 1999. In a very competitive and tight market, Lexus became the top-selling luxury brand edging out Mercedes-Benz by a mere 423 units.
“Since our launch in 1989, the Lexus philosophy has been to engineer the highest quality vehicles, provide unparalleled customer service and link the two with an outstanding dealer network,” commented Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “We remain committed to this ethic and although we didn’t set out to be No. 1 in sales, we’re thrilled to see our efforts propel us to the top spot in the luxury market.”
With the introduction of the LS 430 premium luxury sedan and the IS 300 compact sport sedan, Lexus saw passenger car sales climb to 101,441, a 4.9 percent increase over 1999. Lexus’ sport utility sales also remained strong with sales of 104,596 units, up 17.2 percent from 1999. The RX 300 remained the top-selling Lexus vehicle with 2000 sales of 89,864, an increase of 22.3 from the previous year.
Lexus also posted the best-ever December in its 11-year history with sales of 21,168 units, a 30.5 percent increase over December 1999. December sales of the RX 300 reached a new best-ever month at 9,248 units, a 22.8 percent increase over December 1999.
Lexus pre-owned business also experienced a record-setting year. Calendar year-to-date pre-owned sales of 48,157 represents an increase of 4.0 percent over 1999. Lexus pre-owned sales for December marked a best-ever month in the company’s history with 4,666 units sold, up 23 percent from the previous December.
LEX-05-01
01/03/2001 Torrance, CA
Jan. 3, 2001 – Torrance, CA - Amid record low temperatures across the country, Lexus heated up the sales thermometer to a sizzling 206,037 units for the year 2000, an all-time sales record for the luxury automaker. Lexus’ record-setting sales represents an increase of 10.8 percent from 1999. In a very competitive and tight market, Lexus became the top-selling luxury brand edging out Mercedes-Benz by a mere 423 units.
“Since our launch in 1989, the Lexus philosophy has been to engineer the highest quality vehicles, provide unparalleled customer service and link the two with an outstanding dealer network,” commented Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “We remain committed to this ethic and although we didn’t set out to be No. 1 in sales, we’re thrilled to see our efforts propel us to the top spot in the luxury market.”
With the introduction of the LS 430 premium luxury sedan and the IS 300 compact sport sedan, Lexus saw passenger car sales climb to 101,441, a 4.9 percent increase over 1999. Lexus’ sport utility sales also remained strong with sales of 104,596 units, up 17.2 percent from 1999. The RX 300 remained the top-selling Lexus vehicle with 2000 sales of 89,864, an increase of 22.3 from the previous year.
Lexus also posted the best-ever December in its 11-year history with sales of 21,168 units, a 30.5 percent increase over December 1999. December sales of the RX 300 reached a new best-ever month at 9,248 units, a 22.8 percent increase over December 1999.
Lexus pre-owned business also experienced a record-setting year. Calendar year-to-date pre-owned sales of 48,157 represents an increase of 4.0 percent over 1999. Lexus pre-owned sales for December marked a best-ever month in the company’s history with 4,666 units sold, up 23 percent from the previous December.
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December 2000 Year-End 2000 ES 300: 3,531 41,320 LS 400/430: 2,940 15,871 SC 300: 8 450 SC 400: 2 181 GS 300: 1,908 21,921 GS 430: 499 6,158 IS 300: 2,147 15,540 LX 470: 885 14,732 RX 300: 9,248 89,864 Total Lexus: 21,168 206,037 (figures include Hawaii)
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) JANUARY, 2001 ----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2001 2000 CHG 2001 2000 CHG ECHO 3,529 4,068 -16.6 3,529 4,068 -16.6 COROLLA 17,866 18,635 -7.8 17,866 18,635 -7.8 CELICA 3,109 3,820 -21.7 3,109 3,820 -21.7 SUPRA 3 0 #N/A 3 0 #N/A CAMRY 24,674 40,285 -41.1 24,674 40,285 -41.1 Memo: Coupe 2,805 4,288 -37.1 2,805 4,288 -37.1 AVALON 6,317 8,177 -25.7 6,317 8,177 -25.7 MR2 SPYDER 470 0 #N/A 470 0 #N/A PRIUS 1,298 0 #N/A 1,298 0 #N/A TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 57,266 74,985 -26.6 57,266 74,985 -26.6 ES 300 2,603 3,185 -21.4 2,603 3,185 -21.4 LS 430 3,027 708 311.1 3,027 708 311.1 SC 300 4 56 -93.1 4 56 -93.1 SC 400 2 27 -92.9 2 27 -92.9 GS 300 1,438 1,218 13.5 1,438 1,218 13.5 GS 430 406 301 29.7 406 301 29.7 IS 300 1,475 0 #N/A 1,475 0 #N/A TOTAL LEXUS PASSENGER CAR 8,955 5,495 56.7 8,955 5,495 56.7 TOTAL TOYOTA PASSENGER CAR 66,221 80,480 -20.9 66,221 80,480 -20.9 PREVIA 0 0 #N/A 0 0 #N/A SIENNA 6,200 7,527 -20.8 6,200 7,527 -20.8 RAV4 6,765 3,534 84.1 6,765 3,534 84.1 4RUNNER 6,994 9,344 -28.0 6,994 9,344 -28.0 HIGHLANDER 2,325 0 #N/A 2,325 0 #N/A LAND CRUISER 713 1,790 -61.7 713 1,790 -61.7 SEQUOIA 4,492 0 #N/A 4,492 0 #N/A 4X2 TACOMA 6,642 5,977 6.9 6,642 5,977 6.9 4X4 TACOMA 4,901 4,808 -2.0 4,901 4,808 -2.0 TOTAL TACOMA 11,543 10,785 2.9 11,543 10,785 2.9 T100 0 1 -100.0 0 1 -100.0 TUNDRA 6,199 6,900 -13.6 6,199 6,900 -13.6 TOTAL PICKUP 17,742 17,686 -3.5 17,742 17,686 -3.5 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 45,231 39,881 9.1 45,231 39,881 9.1 LX 470 870 1,364 -38.7 870 1,364 -38.7 RX 300 5,798 6,398 -12.9 5,798 6,398 -12.9 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 6,668 7,762 -17.4 6,668 7,762 -17.4 TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 51,899 47,643 4.7 51,899 47,643 4.7 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 102,497 114,866 -14.2 102,497 114,866 -14.2 TOTAL LEXUS 15,623 13,257 13.3 15,623 13,257 13.3 TOTAL TOYOTA 118,120 128,123 -11.4 118,120 128,123 -11.4 MEMO: DOM. COROLLA 17,866 18,635 -7.8 17,866 18,635 -7.8 DOM. CAMRY 14,628 25,684 -45.2 14,628 25,684 -45.2 DOM. PICKUP 17,742 17,685 -3.5 17,742 17,685 -3.5 SELLING DAYS 26 25 26 25 TOTAL IMPORT CAR 27,410 27,984 -5.8 27,410 27,984 -5.8 TOTAL DOMESTIC CAR 38,811 52,496 -28.9 38,811 52,496 -28.9 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 18,455 22,489 -21.1 18,455 22,489 -21.1 TOYOTA/LEXUS SALES JANUARY, 2001 ----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2001 2000 CHG 2001 2000 CHG TOTAL VEHICLE SALES 118,120 128,123 -11.4 118,120 128,123 -11.4 Memo: Total Toyota Div. 102,497 114,866 -14.2 102,497 114,866 -14.2 Memo: Total Lexus Div. 15,623 13,257 13.3 15,623 13,257 13.3 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 18,455 22,489 -21.1 18,455 22,489 -21.1 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 8,955 5,495 56.7 8,955 5,495 56.7 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 38,811 52,496 -28.9 38,811 52,496 -28.9 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 66,221 80,480 -20.9 66,221 80,480 -20.9 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 27,957 22,430 19.8 27,957 22,430 19.8 Memo: Lexus Sport Utility 6,668 7,762 -17.4 6,668 7,762 -17.4 SMALL VANS 6,200 7,527 -20.8 6,200 7,527 -20.8 PICKUPS 17,742 17,686 -3.5 17,742 17,686 -3.5 * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES COROLLA 17,866 18,635 -7.8 17,866 18,635 -7.8 CAMRY 14,628 25,684 -45.2 14,628 25,684 -45.2 AVALON 6,317 8,177 -25.7 6,317 8,177 -25.7 SIENNA 6,200 7,527 -20.8 6,200 7,527 -20.8 PICKUP 17,742 17,685 -3.5 17,742 17,685 -3.5 SEQUOIA 4,492 - #N/A 4,492 0 #N/A TOTAL 67,245 77,708 -16.8 67,245 77,708 -16.8 N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 56.9% 60.7% 56.9% 60.7% SELLING DAYS 26 25 26 25 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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Toyota Sets Sales Record For Sixth Year In A Row
01/03/2002 Torrance, CA
January 3, 2002 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever year-end total sales of 1,741,254 vehicles, up 7.5 percent. 2001 marks the 12th consecutive year that Toyota sold more than one million cars and trucks, and the sixth year-in-a-row that TMS set a total year-end sales record.
Total sales for December were a best-ever 144,202, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year.
"The auto industry threw a great New Year’s party and it was a fitting end to a challenging year," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "Strong industry sales in the final quarter buoyed a lagging economy, which is already showing signs of recovery."
Toyota Division’s best-ever year-end total of 1,517,271 vehicles, up 7.4 percent, marked the eighth consecutive year that the Toyota Division has topped one million units. Toyota Division light trucks reported best-ever annual sales of 698,797, up 29.0 percent.
The Toyota Division reported December sales of 121,999, up 8.1 percent. The Corolla compact sedan posted December sales of 16,491, an increase of 19.3 percent. Total year-end Corolla sales were 245,023, up 6.5 percent from last year. The Prius gas/electric hybrid sedan recorded its best-ever sales month with 1,780 units sold, up 57.0 percent. Year-end Prius sales totaled 15,556, an increase of 179.7 percent.
Toyota Division light trucks posted best-ever December sales of 60,173, an increase of 26.3 percent. The Sienna minivan led the light-truck sales pace with best-ever December sales of 9,735, an increase of 43.1 percent. The Highlander midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) recorded 8,168 units sold in December, closing out its first year on the market with 86,699 total sales in 2001. The Sequoia full-size SUV posted best-ever December sales of 6,078, up 24.0 percent and year-end sales of 68,574 in its first full year on the market. The RAV4 compact SUV recorded year-end sales of 86,368, an increase of 60.6 percent while the 4Runner mid-size SUV recorded December sales of 7,051, up 0.5 percent.
Toyota pickup trucks also contributed to the light truck sales record. The Tundra full-size pickup achieved best-ever December sales with 9,244 units sold, an increase of 18.4 percent and best-ever year-end total sales of 108,863, an increase of 8.4 percent. The Tacoma compact pickup recorded year-end sales of 161,983, an increase of 10.0 percent
The Lexus Division enjoyed its best-ever sales year with 223,983 units sold, an increase of 8.7 percent. The Lexus Division also enjoyed its best-ever sales month, posting 22,203 total sales, up 4.9 percent over the same period last year.
Lexus passenger car sales posted best-ever year-end sales of 137,237, an increase of 35.3 percent and best-ever December sales of 13,517, up 22.5 percent. The ES 300 luxury sedan recorded December sales of 5,961, an increase of 68.8 percent, and total year-end sales of 44,847, up 8.5 percent. The SC 430 hardtop convertible recorded December sales of 1,498 and year-end sales of 14,326. The flagship LS 430 luxury sedan posted year-end sales of 31,110, up 96.0 percent while the IS 300 sport sedan year-end sales totaled 22,486 units, up 44.7 percent.
There were 307 selling days in 2001, which equals the number in 2000.
01/03/2002 Torrance, CA
January 3, 2002 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever year-end total sales of 1,741,254 vehicles, up 7.5 percent. 2001 marks the 12th consecutive year that Toyota sold more than one million cars and trucks, and the sixth year-in-a-row that TMS set a total year-end sales record.
Total sales for December were a best-ever 144,202, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year.
"The auto industry threw a great New Year’s party and it was a fitting end to a challenging year," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "Strong industry sales in the final quarter buoyed a lagging economy, which is already showing signs of recovery."
Toyota Division’s best-ever year-end total of 1,517,271 vehicles, up 7.4 percent, marked the eighth consecutive year that the Toyota Division has topped one million units. Toyota Division light trucks reported best-ever annual sales of 698,797, up 29.0 percent.
The Toyota Division reported December sales of 121,999, up 8.1 percent. The Corolla compact sedan posted December sales of 16,491, an increase of 19.3 percent. Total year-end Corolla sales were 245,023, up 6.5 percent from last year. The Prius gas/electric hybrid sedan recorded its best-ever sales month with 1,780 units sold, up 57.0 percent. Year-end Prius sales totaled 15,556, an increase of 179.7 percent.
Toyota Division light trucks posted best-ever December sales of 60,173, an increase of 26.3 percent. The Sienna minivan led the light-truck sales pace with best-ever December sales of 9,735, an increase of 43.1 percent. The Highlander midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) recorded 8,168 units sold in December, closing out its first year on the market with 86,699 total sales in 2001. The Sequoia full-size SUV posted best-ever December sales of 6,078, up 24.0 percent and year-end sales of 68,574 in its first full year on the market. The RAV4 compact SUV recorded year-end sales of 86,368, an increase of 60.6 percent while the 4Runner mid-size SUV recorded December sales of 7,051, up 0.5 percent.
Toyota pickup trucks also contributed to the light truck sales record. The Tundra full-size pickup achieved best-ever December sales with 9,244 units sold, an increase of 18.4 percent and best-ever year-end total sales of 108,863, an increase of 8.4 percent. The Tacoma compact pickup recorded year-end sales of 161,983, an increase of 10.0 percent
The Lexus Division enjoyed its best-ever sales year with 223,983 units sold, an increase of 8.7 percent. The Lexus Division also enjoyed its best-ever sales month, posting 22,203 total sales, up 4.9 percent over the same period last year.
Lexus passenger car sales posted best-ever year-end sales of 137,237, an increase of 35.3 percent and best-ever December sales of 13,517, up 22.5 percent. The ES 300 luxury sedan recorded December sales of 5,961, an increase of 68.8 percent, and total year-end sales of 44,847, up 8.5 percent. The SC 430 hardtop convertible recorded December sales of 1,498 and year-end sales of 14,326. The flagship LS 430 luxury sedan posted year-end sales of 31,110, up 96.0 percent while the IS 300 sport sedan year-end sales totaled 22,486 units, up 44.7 percent.
There were 307 selling days in 2001, which equals the number in 2000.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) DECEMBER, 2001 ----- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2001 2000 CHG 2001 2000 CHG ECHO 2,505 3,450 -27.4 42,464 48,876 -13.1 COROLLA 16,491 13,820 19.3 245,023 230,156 6.5 CELICA 1,852 2,580 -28.2 35,720 52,406 -31.8 SUPRA 0 1 -100.0 3 2 50.0 CAMRY 33,106 36,811 -10.1 390,449 422,961 -7.7 AVALON 5,724 6,899 -17.0 83,005 104,078 -20.2 MR2 SPYDER 368 478 -23.0 6,254 7,233 -13.5 PRIUS 1,780 1,134 57.0 15,556 5,562 179.7 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 61,826 65,173 -5.1 818,474 871,274 -6.1 ES 300 5,961 3,531 68.8 44,847 41,320 8.5 LS 430 2,365 2,940 -19.6 31,110 15,871 96.0 SC 300 0 8 -100.0 7 450 -98.4 SC 430 1,498 2 74800.0 14,326 181 7814.9 GS 300 1,662 1,908 -12.9 19,848 21,921 -9.5 GS 430 293 499 -41.3 4,613 6,158 -25.1 IS 300 1,738 2,147 -19.0 22,486 15,540 44.7 TOTAL LEXUS PASSENGER CAR 13,517 11,035 22.5 137,237 101,441 35.3 TOTAL TOYOTA PASSENGER CAR 75,343 76,208 -1.1 955,711 972,715 -1.7 PREVIA 0 0 #N/A 0 1 -100.0 SIENNA 9,735 6,803 43.1 88,469 103,137 -14.2 RAV4 7,001 7,126 -1.8 86,368 53,777 60.6 4RUNNER 7,051 7,017 0.5 90,250 111,797 -19.3 HIGHLANDER 8,168 0 #N/A 86,699 0 #N/A LAND CRUISER 508 873 -41.8 7,591 15,509 -51.1 SEQUOIA 6,078 4,900 24.0 68,574 9,925 590.9 4X2 TACOMA 7,374 7,486 -1.5 94,236 80,140 17.6 4X4 TACOMA 5,014 5,641 -11.1 67,747 67,155 0.9 TOTAL TACOMA 12,388 13,127 -5.6 161,983 147,295 10.0 T100 0 0 #N/A 0 9 -100.0 TUNDRA 9,244 7,806 18.4 108,863 100,445 8.4 TOTAL PICKUP 21,632 20,933 3.3 270,846 247,749 9.3 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 60,173 47,652 26.3 698,797 541,895 29.0 LX 470 605 885 -31.6 9,320 14,732 -36.7 RX 300 8,081 9,248 -12.6 77,426 89,864 -13.8 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 8,686 10,133 -14.3 86,746 104,596 -17.1 TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 68,859 57,785 19.2 785,543 646,491 21.5 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 121,999 112,825 8.1 1,517,271 1,413,169 7.4 TOTAL LEXUS 22,203 21,168 4.9 223,983 206,037 8.7 TOTAL TOYOTA144,202 133,993 7.6 1,741,254 1,619,206 7.5
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I bought the 2006GS because I like the car and I like the brand. I intend to keep it for several years. If the resell value in 5 years will be 3k plus or minus is meaningless. You know for sure that it will higher than the Cadillac.
All the cars lose their values as an investment is one of the worst ones. Cars are not only for transportation but for enjoyment as well. The enjoyment is the part you are paying for.
All the cars lose their values as an investment is one of the worst ones. Cars are not only for transportation but for enjoyment as well. The enjoyment is the part you are paying for.
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