2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350
10-08-12, 06:29 PM
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2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350
I can only spend 20k~ on a used car and I've narrow it down into
2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350
Which would be the better buy? If I could find a 2006 GS 350 fully loaded for 20k~ then I'll gladly take it! but sadly I can't seem to find any.. =/
Which vehicle would be the better buy? for now and in the future(maintenance)?
2006 GS 300 vs 2008 ES 350
Which would be the better buy? If I could find a 2006 GS 350 fully loaded for 20k~ then I'll gladly take it! but sadly I can't seem to find any.. =/
Which vehicle would be the better buy? for now and in the future(maintenance)?
10-08-12, 06:51 PM
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If you can get a GS AWD for 20k, it's likely to have miles on it, have had body work, or something else wrong with it. They're few and far between much under 24-25k. You might get lucky, but I wouldn't hold your breath. Also, keep in mind a 2006 MY will be harder to finance for a longer term if you need it. Most banks won't go past 60mo on it, where a 2008 can likely go 72 if you need it.
Even at 20k, you'll have a hard time finding a CPO 2008 ES. You'll be able to find one that isn't CPO for that money pretty easily. Why just an 08? They were exactly the same from 2007 (could have less mileage for more money) to 2009 (will probably have super low mileage or still warrantied). I don't think you'd find a 2009 but the 2008 and 2007 models are identical, and you'd likely find a better detail on an 07.
Either way I don't think you can go wrong. Money being equal, I'd take the GS even if it had up to 10k miles more than the ES. But that's because i'm 6'2" and 250lbs, and I tend to prefer a bigger car. But, typically money being equal, you can get a newer, almost equally equipped ES with much less mileage and CPO.
Even at 20k, you'll have a hard time finding a CPO 2008 ES. You'll be able to find one that isn't CPO for that money pretty easily. Why just an 08? They were exactly the same from 2007 (could have less mileage for more money) to 2009 (will probably have super low mileage or still warrantied). I don't think you'd find a 2009 but the 2008 and 2007 models are identical, and you'd likely find a better detail on an 07.
Either way I don't think you can go wrong. Money being equal, I'd take the GS even if it had up to 10k miles more than the ES. But that's because i'm 6'2" and 250lbs, and I tend to prefer a bigger car. But, typically money being equal, you can get a newer, almost equally equipped ES with much less mileage and CPO.
10-08-12, 08:16 PM
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If you can get a GS AWD for 20k, it's likely to have miles on it, have had body work, or something else wrong with it. They're few and far between much under 24-25k. You might get lucky, but I wouldn't hold your breath. Also, keep in mind a 2006 MY will be harder to finance for a longer term if you need it. Most banks won't go past 60mo on it, where a 2008 can likely go 72 if you need it.
Even at 20k, you'll have a hard time finding a CPO 2008 ES. You'll be able to find one that isn't CPO for that money pretty easily. Why just an 08? They were exactly the same from 2007 (could have less mileage for more money) to 2009 (will probably have super low mileage or still warrantied). I don't think you'd find a 2009 but the 2008 and 2007 models are identical, and you'd likely find a better detail on an 07.
Either way I don't think you can go wrong. Money being equal, I'd take the GS even if it had up to 10k miles more than the ES. But that's because i'm 6'2" and 250lbs, and I tend to prefer a bigger car. But, typically money being equal, you can get a newer, almost equally equipped ES with much less mileage and CPO.
Even at 20k, you'll have a hard time finding a CPO 2008 ES. You'll be able to find one that isn't CPO for that money pretty easily. Why just an 08? They were exactly the same from 2007 (could have less mileage for more money) to 2009 (will probably have super low mileage or still warrantied). I don't think you'd find a 2009 but the 2008 and 2007 models are identical, and you'd likely find a better detail on an 07.
Either way I don't think you can go wrong. Money being equal, I'd take the GS even if it had up to 10k miles more than the ES. But that's because i'm 6'2" and 250lbs, and I tend to prefer a bigger car. But, typically money being equal, you can get a newer, almost equally equipped ES with much less mileage and CPO.
And 07 and 08 ES are identical? Dang.. Might as well get a 07 and save a few bucks. Is there a difference in 08 and 09?
Right now I'm lending towards the GS.
I believe the reason is cheaper is because it's from an asian dealer(which typically sell cars cheaper compared to other dealers, to make a quick buck)
10-08-12, 08:24 PM
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For the GS300 RWD, I've done heavy research on that specific car, theres nothing wrong with it, under the DMV website it has a service record of 12. It has 70k~ miles on it. The ES350 has about 50k~ miles.
And 07 and 08 ES are identical? Dang.. Might as well get a 07 and save a few bucks. Is there a difference in 08 and 09?
Right now I'm lending towards the GS.
I believe the reason is cheaper is because it's from an asian dealer(which typically sell cars cheaper compared to other dealers, to make a quick buck)
And 07 and 08 ES are identical? Dang.. Might as well get a 07 and save a few bucks. Is there a difference in 08 and 09?
Right now I'm lending towards the GS.
I believe the reason is cheaper is because it's from an asian dealer(which typically sell cars cheaper compared to other dealers, to make a quick buck)
07-09 are all the same.
You really can't go wrong either way. I personally prefer the GS because it's bigger and more identifiable. They don't cost ~15-20k more new than the ES for no reason. The ES is very easy to be confused with a camry because well, it is one essentially. They're very well appointed, but they're for the person who wants the Lexus but has more the Camry money.
10-08-12, 09:19 PM
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I have to disagree, I looked at both the GS and the ES, and I felt like the ES was way more comfortable. I too am a big guy (6'1" 350 lbs). I felt way more crowded in the GS and the back seat was miserable to be in. There was also a wierd hump in the floor on the drivers side (I test drove an AWD) that I couldn't get used to. The car was slightly peppier than the ES, but not by much. I think the overall styling of the ES is way nicer, I like the grill and headlight placement. I think the front of the GS is ugly, however, there is a way better following for aftermarket for the GS and none for the ES.......which I think is kinda sad. My opinion, if you want a classy car that you can out of the box enjoy, get the ES, if you want a sporty car that you can spend weekends modding, go with the GS.
10-09-12, 06:35 AM
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I have to disagree, I looked at both the GS and the ES, and I felt like the ES was way more comfortable. I too am a big guy (6'1" 350 lbs). I felt way more crowded in the GS and the back seat was miserable to be in. There was also a wierd hump in the floor on the drivers side (I test drove an AWD) that I couldn't get used to. The car was slightly peppier than the ES, but not by much. I think the overall styling of the ES is way nicer, I like the grill and headlight placement. I think the front of the GS is ugly, however, there is a way better following for aftermarket for the GS and none for the ES.......which I think is kinda sad. My opinion, if you want a classy car that you can out of the box enjoy, get the ES, if you want a sporty car that you can spend weekends modding, go with the GS.
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