buying a 2007
#1
Intermediate
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buying a 2007
Is there a big advantage between a 2007 and a 2010. I am looking at a 2007with 53k. Car is white and in excellent condition. Should I look for a 2010 instead
#2
2010 saw the introduction of the sport model which had revised transmission tuning for faster shifts, stiffer suspension, upgraded Brembo brakes, unique interior, body kit and blacked out grille.
#3
Pole Position
Generally you want to stay away from first year model vehicles, although I myself own an 07 and I've had nothing but excellent luck with it after 170,000 miles. But a 2010 should have all the kinks worked out of it, so I'd suggest going as new as possible.
#4
I was in the same delima - ended up getting the 2010. One item that I found was the bluetooth connection. The 2007 only has phone audio connection via bluetooth where as the 2010 has both phone audio as well as media streaming. I can play podcast or have direct tv now streaming on my phone and the audio stream play via the cars radio. For me that was huge. Good luck.
#5
Instructor
If you're not going 2013, because you absolutely love the spindle grill then a 2007 is a good buy. According to basic Kbb assumptions: a 2007 with 50k miles is worth $15k private party and a 2010 would need to have 140k miles to price it at $15K. There are no gadgets worth 90,000 miles. A 50k miles 2010 should sell for $22k. Are there $7,000 worth of upgrades? That is the real question.
2010 140k
https://www.kbb.com/lexus/ls/2010/ls-460-sedan-4d/?vehicleid=263687&intent=trade-in-sell&options=6473943%7ctrue&category=luxury&mileage=140000&pricetype=private-party&condition=very-good
2010 50k
https://www.kbb.com/lexus/ls/2010/ls-460-sedan-4d/?vehicleid=263687&intent=trade-in-sell&options=6473943%7ctrue&category=luxury&mileage=50000&pricetype=private-party&condition=very-good
2010 140k
https://www.kbb.com/lexus/ls/2010/ls-460-sedan-4d/?vehicleid=263687&intent=trade-in-sell&options=6473943%7ctrue&category=luxury&mileage=140000&pricetype=private-party&condition=very-good
2010 50k
https://www.kbb.com/lexus/ls/2010/ls-460-sedan-4d/?vehicleid=263687&intent=trade-in-sell&options=6473943%7ctrue&category=luxury&mileage=50000&pricetype=private-party&condition=very-good
Last edited by superdenso; 02-18-18 at 11:27 AM.
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#6
I was in the same delima - ended up getting the 2010. One item that I found was the bluetooth connection. The 2007 only has phone audio connection via bluetooth where as the 2010 has both phone audio as well as media streaming. I can play podcast or have direct tv now streaming on my phone and the audio stream play via the cars radio. For me that was huge. Good luck.
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