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Looking to purchase. Narrowed down to 2
So I'm looking to purchase a used IS 250 and torn between 2. Need some advice from owners.
The first is a white 2010 with 59k miles and 1 previous owner. Got them talked down to 20k.
Smooth ride but miles are a bit high for my taste but then it's a Lexus which I've never owned before.
This model is certified and covered until 100k miles according to what dealer is telling me.
The second is a grey 2008 with 45k miles and 2 previous owners but no warranty on this one. Currently listed at 20k but I'm sure I could get them down to at least 18.5. I like this year body style slightly more and it's definitely nicer in the grey but I'm in Texas and the sun was bad on my current black Acura RSX with bad oxidation so that's a factor I'm considering. Also the 2008 seemed like it had an inch or 2 less legroom than the 2010 (I'm 6'2) but that could just be my imagination.
Both have clean carfax with no accidents I'm just really curious as to whether either has a big advantage over the other. The warranty is a big factor in my mind despite it being a Lexus. Can anyone give me some insight into this decision?
Thanks!!
The first is a white 2010 with 59k miles and 1 previous owner. Got them talked down to 20k.
Smooth ride but miles are a bit high for my taste but then it's a Lexus which I've never owned before.
This model is certified and covered until 100k miles according to what dealer is telling me.
The second is a grey 2008 with 45k miles and 2 previous owners but no warranty on this one. Currently listed at 20k but I'm sure I could get them down to at least 18.5. I like this year body style slightly more and it's definitely nicer in the grey but I'm in Texas and the sun was bad on my current black Acura RSX with bad oxidation so that's a factor I'm considering. Also the 2008 seemed like it had an inch or 2 less legroom than the 2010 (I'm 6'2) but that could just be my imagination.
Both have clean carfax with no accidents I'm just really curious as to whether either has a big advantage over the other. The warranty is a big factor in my mind despite it being a Lexus. Can anyone give me some insight into this decision?
Thanks!!
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http://www.northparklexus.com/Vehicl...-TX/2537295843
It definitely felt like slightly less legroom though. Maybe the seat had additional settings on the 2010?
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Is it just me or does $20k seem a little high for an '08 IS250, even with only 45k on the odometer??? Bought our '06 IS350 five years ago with 72k for less........... Five years ago!
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