Am I too young for a LS-460?
12-07-06, 12:37 AM
#31
If you think your too young for a car.. then your too young for a car. If this cars fits your needs and wants, who care what others say. They're probably just jealous that they can't afford it.
12-09-06, 05:29 AM
#33
Lexus Test Driver
I bought my LS460 a week before my 30th birthday (I hate to admit that I am now 30). Believe me, if other people my age or younger could buy these cars, they would. Everyone wants the best cars on the market but economics usually precludes them. When I moved into my neighborhood it was the same thing. Don't worry about age and enjoy having earned things much quicker than others!
12-09-06, 05:58 AM
#34
There may be many things afoot for the household automotive footprint.
Our LS may be sold for a newer beater / daily driver. Likely 2004/5 LS430 Ultra, 07 ES350 or GS350.
Next year the GS will be sold or parted and replaced by LS460 or possibly GS460 (will be waiting to see what new GS holds).
Krista's Porsche 996 (2003) and BMW E30 track car may both be sold for a newer track car (either M3 or 993 turbo).
Sorry, taking Luxofreak's thread off topic
Our LS may be sold for a newer beater / daily driver. Likely 2004/5 LS430 Ultra, 07 ES350 or GS350.
Next year the GS will be sold or parted and replaced by LS460 or possibly GS460 (will be waiting to see what new GS holds).
Krista's Porsche 996 (2003) and BMW E30 track car may both be sold for a newer track car (either M3 or 993 turbo).
Sorry, taking Luxofreak's thread off topic
12-09-06, 06:36 PM
#37
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Well thanks guys. I really appreciate having the opportunity to buy such a nice car because I did come from absolutely nothing, so I know how hard it is to make a buck. I do have my own successful small business today that I've been busting my rear for five years now, seven days a week (seriously) closing just for Christmas and national holidays. It's all worth it.
It just feels better when it's that way. Money is very nice, but it's not what defines/shapes my personality.
It just feels better when it's that way. Money is very nice, but it's not what defines/shapes my personality.
12-18-06, 06:24 AM
#41
12-18-06, 10:23 AM
#43
I'm not talking about the group of people who think they are impressing someone because they have a Bentley-looking Dodge (can't use logic for that group), but other owners who are buying the car because they think it's a good value, rides good, etc.
12-19-06, 06:01 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
That's the part I don't understand, because lots of people WON'T buy these cars even when they are spending enough money to do so. For example, WHYYYYY would anyone buy a new Chrysler 300 V6 instead of buying a nice '02-'03 LS430. Anyone with a pulse could drive each car for 3 miles and see that the LS is miles and miles and miles and miles and miles ahead of the 300. Even if you're talking new vs. used, one can expect the LS to have only a fraction of the problems that the 300 would have over any time or distance that you want to consider.
I'm with you though, I would rather own a used lex, bmw or benz than a brand new ford or GM product. I feel very fortunate that I don't have to worry about that problem though!!!
12-22-06, 11:03 PM
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Hello, great topic. This is a bit of a hang-up for me also as I'm turning 35 in three weeks. I owned a '98 GS400 which I perceived to be a "younger" model, but the flagship has always had the silvertop/country club aura. I'm going grey rapidly so what the heck.
Our first kid is on the way in June so it'll be time to get rid of the 996TT. I will likely wait about a year from now, for the 600 (which will be that much better with AWD).
Our first kid is on the way in June so it'll be time to get rid of the 996TT. I will likely wait about a year from now, for the 600 (which will be that much better with AWD).