'11 Avalon, 08 LS 460 or LS 460 L?
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Ok, so this has likely been discussed but I haven't seen much, and well I'm wondering what folks think.
A new 2011 Avalon Limited $37,000 (Trading in my 2008 Touring Edition Avalon) getting $16,500 +- for my trade or
2007 LS 460 with 42,000 miles on it for $35,000 and getting $15,000 for my trade.
Older Lexus with mileage or new Avalon with no miles?
I put on 35,000 + miles a year (my 2008-bought in 2009, has 65,000+ on it)
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And now you throw into the mix, a 2008 LS 460 L with 44,000 miles that will cost about $1,000.00 more, and I'm REAL confused
Miles no Miles
Warranty no warranty
Regular Gas vs premium gas
Cost of repairs
Want vs need
Less to register
maybe a bit more to insure but I haven't got the quote back yet.
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A new 2011 Avalon Limited $37,000 (Trading in my 2008 Touring Edition Avalon) getting $16,500 +- for my trade or
2007 LS 460 with 42,000 miles on it for $35,000 and getting $15,000 for my trade.
Older Lexus with mileage or new Avalon with no miles?
I put on 35,000 + miles a year (my 2008-bought in 2009, has 65,000+ on it)
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And now you throw into the mix, a 2008 LS 460 L with 44,000 miles that will cost about $1,000.00 more, and I'm REAL confused
Miles no Miles
Warranty no warranty
Regular Gas vs premium gas
Cost of repairs
Want vs need
Less to register
maybe a bit more to insure but I haven't got the quote back yet.
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$35K for 07 LS460 and $36K for 08 LS460L are really good prices for CPO. I suspect these are not CPO's. I would go with the LS, hands down. Way better car than Avalon. LS is the best, top of the line, ultimate sedan Lexus/Toyota currently build.
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No CPO on either Lexus. Small Used Car Lots. Well one bigger lot (LS 460 at a dodge dealer) LS L at a small mom & pop used car lot.
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CarFaxes say both cars just came off a lease, and both show clean, BUT I will say, I drove a LS L that the car fax show as clean, yet the dealer said and showed proof of an accident. That is a bit disturbing to me.
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CarFaxes say both cars just came off a lease, and both show clean, BUT I will say, I drove a LS L that the car fax show as clean, yet the dealer said and showed proof of an accident. That is a bit disturbing to me.
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My biggest issue is the miles I put on. With a new car, I get about 2 years before it's an issue, if I get the used cars, first off they are older / same year as my current car (2008 Avalon with 65,000 miles on it), and by the end of the year, both will be at 65,000 +-, and by the end of next year 85, 90,000+-. Which means I'm keeping either Lexus for at least 5 years, and then what will they be worth with nearing 200,000 miles on them.
I currently trade about every 2 years, but I'm thinking the next car is here for 4, 5 years. So what's the cost of ownership over the next 150,000 / 5 years on the Lexus?
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I currently trade about every 2 years, but I'm thinking the next car is here for 4, 5 years. So what's the cost of ownership over the next 150,000 / 5 years on the Lexus?
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be sure to check that the 07 is still under manufactures warranty as you cannot put the Lexus warranty on it if its past the 4 year in service mark .id get the Lexus with an extended warranty by Lexus no third party.good luck