Input needed - 2007 GS350 or 2006 GS430
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Input needed - 2007 GS350 or 2006 GS430
Hey there - just need some others input on a couple of cars that I've found and like. Both are being sold thru different Lexus dealerships:
#1 - 2007 GS350 - ~12K miles. No Navigation or Mark Levinson stereo.
#2 - 2006 GS430 - ~35K miles. Fully loaded and has CPO warranty
The price difference between the two is negligible based on the negotiation I've done on both (~ $600 diff). The issue for me is the lack of navigation on the GS350. I haven't ever had it in a previous vehicle before but was thinking it would be nice to have in the Lexus. Aftermarket Nav or run with the fully loaded GS430?
#1 - 2007 GS350 - ~12K miles. No Navigation or Mark Levinson stereo.
#2 - 2006 GS430 - ~35K miles. Fully loaded and has CPO warranty
The price difference between the two is negligible based on the negotiation I've done on both (~ $600 diff). The issue for me is the lack of navigation on the GS350. I haven't ever had it in a previous vehicle before but was thinking it would be nice to have in the Lexus. Aftermarket Nav or run with the fully loaded GS430?
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I'm biased...but maybe wait a little longer or keep looking and get an 07 that is fully loaded. the newer nav system is better in the 07 that the 06 430. now, i love the v8 and the sport suspension. BTW, how much are you looking at for either?
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Thanks for the info. Yeah, I'm hesitating on the 350 as well just because it doesn't have Nav, so that's a good indicator in itself. The price on both of these are around $36K (which is pretty close to my top end right now) so it might be tough for me to find a 350 with Nav. Anyway, I appreciate the reponses.
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Don't put too much into resale value. Cars are advancing so quickly that resale value should have little consideration ina purchase (something I wouldn't have said 20 years ago).
Go with the GS430 (2006) if you will keep the car longer then 7..8 years. But no matter how you choose (and if I was to consider resale value), with a new model 2 years away, doesn't make much a difference. Ask anyone trying to sell a previous generation GS. Very few out there want to bite on an ol' horse.
Go with the GS430 (2006) if you will keep the car longer then 7..8 years. But no matter how you choose (and if I was to consider resale value), with a new model 2 years away, doesn't make much a difference. Ask anyone trying to sell a previous generation GS. Very few out there want to bite on an ol' horse.
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Thanks for the info. Yeah, I'm hesitating on the 350 as well just because it doesn't have Nav, so that's a good indicator in itself. The price on both of these are around $36K (which is pretty close to my top end right now) so it might be tough for me to find a 350 with Nav. Anyway, I appreciate the reponses.
definitely wait, it's worth it
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Don't put too much into resale value. Cars are advancing so quickly that resale value should have little consideration ina purchase (something I wouldn't have said 20 years ago).
Go with the GS430 (2006) if you will keep the car longer then 7..8 years. But no matter how you choose (and if I was to consider resale value), with a new model 2 years away, doesn't make much a difference. Ask anyone trying to sell a previous generation GS. Very few out there want to bite on an ol' horse.
Go with the GS430 (2006) if you will keep the car longer then 7..8 years. But no matter how you choose (and if I was to consider resale value), with a new model 2 years away, doesn't make much a difference. Ask anyone trying to sell a previous generation GS. Very few out there want to bite on an ol' horse.
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I would go with an 07 GS350 over a 06 GS430 for obvious reasons.
1) Gen 5 Nav on the 07
2) GS350 yields better fuel economy vs. v8.
If I were in your shoes, I would wait for maybe an 07 GS350 ML/NAV CPO. But it's all about preference.
1) Gen 5 Nav on the 07
2) GS350 yields better fuel economy vs. v8.
If I were in your shoes, I would wait for maybe an 07 GS350 ML/NAV CPO. But it's all about preference.