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#16
I've been looking a lot more on line at 2014's and some 15's. My preference has been black on black, RWD, Levinson system on a base 460. The L is great but the 5 extra inches, while it will fit in the garage, would take up walk thru space. I'm in no rush, but I'm certainly beginning the journey. If I can find a CPO I may go that route as well. Been fun looking!!
#18
Here's the thing. I AWD is something I might want. Is it really that bad ? I drive an hour each way to go to work, some days I deal with snow and NEED to get into the office. My RWD LS does ok but, nothing like a AWD would do.
I knew there was issues in the 2008/2009 AWD models, Wasn't most of those issues (noise/clicking/loss of performance) fixed by the 2013/2014 models ?
I knew there was issues in the 2008/2009 AWD models, Wasn't most of those issues (noise/clicking/loss of performance) fixed by the 2013/2014 models ?
But the honest truth is I made an offer on a 2014 460L awd which was being sold by a lexus dealer for a great price, it looked mint but had a rear collision on the carfax , clean title though. I tried to get 4-5 grand knocked off their already decent price but they wouldn't budge.
Sometimes if the right deal comes around you have to take it and make the best of it.
The interior on the pre 13's is really dated now, that's my main driving factor.
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#19
Here's the thing. I AWD is something I might want. Is it really that bad ? I drive an hour each way to go to work, some days I deal with snow and NEED to get into the office. My RWD LS does ok but, nothing like a AWD would do.
I knew there was issues in the 2008/2009 AWD models, Wasn't most of those issues (noise/clicking/loss of performance) fixed by the 2013/2014 models ?
I knew there was issues in the 2008/2009 AWD models, Wasn't most of those issues (noise/clicking/loss of performance) fixed by the 2013/2014 models ?
#20
But the honest truth is I made an offer on a 2014 460L awd which was being sold by a lexus dealer for a great price, it looked mint but had a rear collision on the carfax , clean title though. I tried to get 4-5 grand knocked off their already decent price but they wouldn't budge.
#21
A little... But fortunately, not too much. I have blind spot monitoring in my other vehicles and never really notice it when I'm changing lanes. I've been driving for so long the idea of relying on the little yellow light just doesn't click in to my brain. I always look over my shoulder carefully, regardless of whether the light is on or not.
#22
From a safety standpoint , especially in winter driving the AWD is forsure the way to go. I drive mine in the winter and I know id appreciate it during those times, but I don't like how it loses like 30hp somehow , and the lack of aftermarket support for suspension and control arms is a concern.
But the honest truth is I made an offer on a 2014 460L awd which was being sold by a lexus dealer for a great price, it looked mint but had a rear collision on the carfax , clean title though. I tried to get 4-5 grand knocked off their already decent price but they wouldn't budge.
Sometimes if the right deal comes around you have to take it and make the best of it.
The interior on the pre 13's is really dated now, that's my main driving factor.
But the honest truth is I made an offer on a 2014 460L awd which was being sold by a lexus dealer for a great price, it looked mint but had a rear collision on the carfax , clean title though. I tried to get 4-5 grand knocked off their already decent price but they wouldn't budge.
Sometimes if the right deal comes around you have to take it and make the best of it.
The interior on the pre 13's is really dated now, that's my main driving factor.
I love my car, I look forward to getting into it every morning to go to work. I don't want to destroy that before it's time... the time when I am ready to get another car.
Last edited by DavidinCT; 11-08-18 at 11:51 AM.
#23
Could use some thoughts here. Last night I met the husband of one of my wife's friends while out to dinner. He owns an auto fleet company that buys and leases cars. He keeps about 100 cars on the lot and does fleet leasing as well as going to auction and purchasing cars for individuals for a small fee. Anyone have thoughts on this? What should I be asking him, or looking for etc. I'd like to be prepared and have a better grip of what I'm doing should I try this. Any help would be appreciated.
#24
Coincidentally, I was just watching a YouTube video on this last night but it was from the perspective of the dealer. My biggest take away was to make sure to get there early so you can inspect the vehicle(s) you're interested in beforehand. Once they start the auction they won't even let you look inside the car. I don't know if that's true as I've never been. Also, set your budget and try your best not exceed it. Have the funds readily available.
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