Thinking of trading in my 2013 GS for a 2016
#1
Thinking of trading in my 2013 GS for a 2016
So I've had my 2013 GS350 F Sport for almost two years next month. I'm looking to move into something newer and I found this used non-F Sport 2016 GS350 with 15k:
https://www.porschenorthscottsdale.c...-17797480.html
What do you guys think? This was probably a loaner car? Should I be worried about any issues? I've never had any major issues with my 2013.
My GS has 65k now and I got it as a CPO and I still owe on it but I'm not upside down on the loan thankfully.
This 2015 would still have some factory warranty right?
I'm okay with not having a F Sport as I rarely used the Sport + option on my car.
https://www.porschenorthscottsdale.c...-17797480.html
What do you guys think? This was probably a loaner car? Should I be worried about any issues? I've never had any major issues with my 2013.
My GS has 65k now and I got it as a CPO and I still owe on it but I'm not upside down on the loan thankfully.
This 2015 would still have some factory warranty right?
I'm okay with not having a F Sport as I rarely used the Sport + option on my car.
#2
Lexus Test Driver
the 2015 will still have one year of factory warranty.
I wouldn't worry much about it being a loaner other than it won't have been cared for in the most meticulous manner when it comes to things like parking safely, avoiding paint imperfections, etc. You can assume maintenance work was done by the dealer according to factory recommendations and any reported issues addressed. Chances are at 15k all it had done was one oil change.
I wouldn't worry much about it being a loaner other than it won't have been cared for in the most meticulous manner when it comes to things like parking safely, avoiding paint imperfections, etc. You can assume maintenance work was done by the dealer according to factory recommendations and any reported issues addressed. Chances are at 15k all it had done was one oil change.
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LatinLS430 (07-24-18)
#3
Racer
Sure.
But you can also keep driving your still warrantied almost paid off car and put that money to better use.
But you can also keep driving your still warrantied almost paid off car and put that money to better use.
#4
Lexus Champion
I am toying with the thought of trading my '15 for an '18 (or '19 if available), so I know where you are coming from. However, this '16 you are looking at seems pretty minimally equipped. Aside from not being an F Sport or Luxury model, there is no ML, none of the newer safety features (lane keep assist, radar cruise, etc.) and it doesn't even have Blind Spot Monitor.
I think you could keep searching and find a much better equipped example for the same price.
I think you could keep searching and find a much better equipped example for the same price.
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LatinLS430 (07-24-18)
#6
Driver
I agree with the last couple posts from JDR76 and Psykotik - from an all-in features standpoint, you're better off with your current car vs. an unknown that has fewer features. Plus, when you purchased your current ride there must have been a reason why you chose the F-Sport with its features over any non F-Sport model.
I get wanting to get into a new model (I just went from a 2013 GS350 F-Sport AWD to a 2018) but you should make sure all the reasons/features why you love your current car carry over into the new car to avoid what could inevitably be regret.
I get wanting to get into a new model (I just went from a 2013 GS350 F-Sport AWD to a 2018) but you should make sure all the reasons/features why you love your current car carry over into the new car to avoid what could inevitably be regret.
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LatinLS430 (07-24-18)
#7
Thanks for the input guys. Yeah I didn't even notice that it didn't have BSM.
I got my F Sport because of the look of it mainly haha.
I'm even toying with the idea of a 2018 Camry XSE V6 with the red interior. I don't know if that would be considered a "downgrade" going to a Camry from a GS.
I got my F Sport because of the look of it mainly haha.
I'm even toying with the idea of a 2018 Camry XSE V6 with the red interior. I don't know if that would be considered a "downgrade" going to a Camry from a GS.
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#8
Lexus Champion
I'm quite impressed with the new Camry, but I would even take this fairly basic 2016 GS350 you posted here over a brand new Camry. It's just a different league. They compare well on paper, and the Camry has lots of great features, but at the end of the day the Camry just isn't as solid, and you're driving off in a nose heavy car with too much power to route through the front wheels.
I say either hold on to your F Sport or keep looking for the right GS to come along.
I say either hold on to your F Sport or keep looking for the right GS to come along.
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LatinLS430 (07-24-18)
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I'm quite impressed with the new Camry, but I would even take this fairly basic 2016 GS350 you posted here over a brand new Camry. It's just a different league. They compare well on paper, and the Camry has lots of great features, but at the end of the day the Camry just isn't as solid, and you're driving off in a nose heavy car with too much power to route through the front wheels.
I say either hold on to your F Sport or keep looking for the right GS to come along.
I say either hold on to your F Sport or keep looking for the right GS to come along.
Maybe I'll get an LS460
https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/48...istance=75&p=2
Last edited by LatinLS430; 07-24-18 at 11:49 AM.
#10
Lexus Champion
Good input. I haven't seen many 2016+ on the used market.
Maybe I'll get an LS460
https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/48...istance=75&p=2
Maybe I'll get an LS460
https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/48...istance=75&p=2
That's a pretty clean looking, low mileage LS you found.
#12
Driver School Candidate
Who knows maybe the GS will get an all new redesign for the 2019 model
I think currently the IS is probably due next and then the GS unless they replace the GS with the new ES which I think is bs but $ talks
i would definitely hold on to your current car unless you got money to blow haha
I think currently the IS is probably due next and then the GS unless they replace the GS with the new ES which I think is bs but $ talks
i would definitely hold on to your current car unless you got money to blow haha
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LatinLS430 (07-24-18)
#13
Lead Lap
You should hold out for another GS - don't get the Camry its definitely gonna be a step down (i think the camry is a bit overpriced in the trim you mentioned!). Its harder to find the 2016 GS's mainly because the sales dropped off and usually the leases come back in within 2.5/3 years...
But if you'd pay $36 -$37k for a Camry, then this 2016 GS is worth considering: https://www.lexusofvalencia.com/Vehi...-CA/3252251033
But if you'd pay $36 -$37k for a Camry, then this 2016 GS is worth considering: https://www.lexusofvalencia.com/Vehi...-CA/3252251033
#14
You should hold out for another GS - don't get the Camry its definitely gonna be a step down (i think the camry is a bit overpriced in the trim you mentioned!). Its harder to find the 2016 GS's mainly because the sales dropped off and usually the leases come back in within 2.5/3 years...
But if you'd pay $36 -$37k for a Camry, then this 2016 GS is worth considering: https://www.lexusofvalencia.com/Vehi...-CA/3252251033
But if you'd pay $36 -$37k for a Camry, then this 2016 GS is worth considering: https://www.lexusofvalencia.com/Vehi...-CA/3252251033
California has the the good deals on the GS's haha. I just don't like that the cars from Cali usually have holes on their front bumpers. I'm too OCD for that haha. Luckily AZ doesn't have a front plate law.
#15
Pit Crew
Yeah I've convinced myself to stick with Lexus and either GS or a LS.
California has the the good deals on the GS's haha. I just don't like that the cars from Cali usually have holes on their front bumpers. I'm too OCD for that haha. Luckily AZ doesn't have a front plate law.
California has the the good deals on the GS's haha. I just don't like that the cars from Cali usually have holes on their front bumpers. I'm too OCD for that haha. Luckily AZ doesn't have a front plate law.
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