I just got an appraisal done at a Lexus dealership on my 08 is250. The value I got was about the same value as I paid for the car. Sooooooo, after driving 10k miles in 8 months(I got it in March this year), I can still get back 97% of the $ that I paid for it. My car is fully paid off.

I test drove an used is350 and I really felt the difference. What do you guys think?

 

I'd say it depends how much out of pocket you want to pay and if you really want the extra HP. Check insurance prices as well. Is it comparable? Ie. Mileage and options. Good luck!

 

I'd do it

You basically got a 8 month test drive! ... Now all you have to decide is if you want the 350 or keep the 250. If you want that extra performance ... go for it

 

Yeah I'm checking out the prices for 08+ is350. If I were to buy it, I'll probably use the cash from the is250 and just top up a little.

The thing is, I have to take out all the LED lights in the interior, my parking lights, 6k HID lowbeam/fogs, exhaust and grill(which i just did a few weeks ago) and replace them with stock. It's a pain in the ***!

 

Oh yeah, the tint too.

 

id do it. only 3 percent depreciation

 

But did the appraisal include these upgrades?

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYVJOLn9x_g

 

I'm assuming the appraisal didn't. Most dealerships prefer an unmodified car to resell.

 

even tho the dealership gave you a good price, you can always sell it yourself for a better price. therefore what i would do is list the car for sale with or without the mods(price modified accordingly) for a few thousand more, if it sells, buy the 350 with less money out of pocket. if not just drive your is250 or go the dealer route. but again thats just me...

 

I think you should. I know I would...

 

Yeah the appraisal included those upgrades.

 

Wow, most people would kill for 3% depreciation. I say go for it!

 

lmfao!!!!!!!

 

if by topping you mean at most 1k, I would totally do it. You must have gotten a sweet deal for only 3% depreciation