Which would you get a used 13/14 Gs350 or brand new Kia Cadenza
#31
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I have never understood the issues you have getting financed. If you have a 740 credit score, you should be able to finance a car no problem.
As for the Kia vs the Lexus, I actually just bought a Kia Sedona minivan tonight (whoopee!). Its very nice, I sat in a Cadenza in the showroom. Very nice. Its not a Lexus. I might buy a Cadenza over an ES, but even then maybe not. If you were talking about a Hyundai Genesis maybe, but not a Cadenza.
As for the Kia vs the Lexus, I actually just bought a Kia Sedona minivan tonight (whoopee!). Its very nice, I sat in a Cadenza in the showroom. Very nice. Its not a Lexus. I might buy a Cadenza over an ES, but even then maybe not. If you were talking about a Hyundai Genesis maybe, but not a Cadenza.
#32
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I have never understood the issues you have getting financed. If you have a 740 credit score, you should be able to finance a car no problem.
As for the Kia vs the Lexus, I actually just bought a Kia Sedona minivan tonight (whoopee!). Its very nice, I sat in a Cadenza in the showroom. Very nice. Its not a Lexus. I might buy a Cadenza over an ES, but even then maybe not. If you were talking about a Hyundai Genesis maybe, but not a Cadenza.
As for the Kia vs the Lexus, I actually just bought a Kia Sedona minivan tonight (whoopee!). Its very nice, I sat in a Cadenza in the showroom. Very nice. Its not a Lexus. I might buy a Cadenza over an ES, but even then maybe not. If you were talking about a Hyundai Genesis maybe, but not a Cadenza.
A minivan? I had to read that 3 times just to be sure.
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#35
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We thought about it, but I just couldn't bring myself to do that LOL. Oddly enough, the Jeep wasn't underwater with 25 payments left, the Lexus is $8k underwater with 7 left LOL.
All in all, I couldn't really enjoy the Jeep anyways because my wife needed it for the kids. Such is life.
All in all, I couldn't really enjoy the Jeep anyways because my wife needed it for the kids. Such is life.
#36
I'm not saying that how a doors sounds, soft touch plastics, supple leather etc should not be important to some folks, that has a lot to do with why most of us own a Lexus. I'm just saying that people need to decide what is important to them and what they can realistically afford.
BTW, if you talk to me like a three year old that would be a step up for me. My wife says the dog is smarter than I am. But then he is a Standard Poodle 😜
In all seriousness, I apologize if my post came across wrong to you. I didn't mean it that way.
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#37
You took my statement a little too defensively. I got what you were saying. My answer doesn't change. Hyundai and Kia quality has come a long way. Some people confuse how a door closing sounds or how hard the interior plastics feel to the touch with quality. To me, quality is how well a vehicle holds up without undo repairs needed.
I'm not saying that how a doors sounds, soft touch plastics, supple leather etc should not be important to some folks, that has a lot to do with why most of us own a Lexus. I'm just saying that people need to decide what is important to them and what they can realistically afford.
BTW, if you talk to me like a three year old that would be a step up for me. My wife says the dog is smarter than I am. But then he is a Standard Poodle 😜
In all seriousness, I apologize if my post came across wrong to you. I didn't mean it that way.
I'm not saying that how a doors sounds, soft touch plastics, supple leather etc should not be important to some folks, that has a lot to do with why most of us own a Lexus. I'm just saying that people need to decide what is important to them and what they can realistically afford.
BTW, if you talk to me like a three year old that would be a step up for me. My wife says the dog is smarter than I am. But then he is a Standard Poodle 😜
In all seriousness, I apologize if my post came across wrong to you. I didn't mean it that way.
#38
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I would probably get the gs I have driven the new cadenza, personally I dont like how it looks the interior isnt that bad though its pretty roomy but at the end of the day its still a kia
#39
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So sometimes history can actually hurt you.
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lease the kia, save your whole cash down for later on the GS after you get some history.
win win situation.
edit : do the lease for 12-36 months and swap out to the GS afterwards.
win win situation.
edit : do the lease for 12-36 months and swap out to the GS afterwards.
#41
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Why lease the Kia when you could just lease the Lexus? I bet the GS wouldnt be much more to lease than a Cadenza.
#42
It makes no sense to buy a leftover previous model year new vehicle unless you plan to drive it until the wheels fall off. $11,000 off of a 2014 at this point is not even close to a good deal. That car is almost 2 years old from a model year perspective. The moment you drive it off of the lot it will be worth just a tad above $20,000.
#43
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Not buying the candenza but will explain.
Previous cars 1991 ES 200K so miles
1999 VW Passat 200K miles (still have)
2006 lexus GS 300 180K miles (still have)
I have had about 6 cars in my life. usually drive them until they are done with. I still think I got another 100-150K in the GS. Damn near nothing left in the Passat. Transmission is shifting weird and I put enough in that car. BUt I agree almost 2 year old car and already depreciated a lot. Plus if it is a program car they didn't lose money they broke even and I will lose money. I am still looking at 4GS. I want a 4gs f model when it comes out but can't afford it. I am not sure I can wait 3 years until the price comes into my range either so I am waiting
Previous cars 1991 ES 200K so miles
1999 VW Passat 200K miles (still have)
2006 lexus GS 300 180K miles (still have)
I have had about 6 cars in my life. usually drive them until they are done with. I still think I got another 100-150K in the GS. Damn near nothing left in the Passat. Transmission is shifting weird and I put enough in that car. BUt I agree almost 2 year old car and already depreciated a lot. Plus if it is a program car they didn't lose money they broke even and I will lose money. I am still looking at 4GS. I want a 4gs f model when it comes out but can't afford it. I am not sure I can wait 3 years until the price comes into my range either so I am waiting
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Not buying the candenza but will explain.
Previous cars 1991 ES 200K so miles
1999 VW Passat 200K miles (still have)
2006 lexus GS 300 180K miles (still have)
I have had about 6 cars in my life. usually drive them until they are done with. I still think I got another 100-150K in the GS. Damn near nothing left in the Passat. Transmission is shifting weird and I put enough in that car. BUt I agree almost 2 year old car and already depreciated a lot. Plus if it is a program car they didn't lose money they broke even and I will lose money. I am still looking at 4GS. I want a 4gs f model when it comes out but can't afford it. I am not sure I can wait 3 years until the price comes into my range either so I am waiting
Previous cars 1991 ES 200K so miles
1999 VW Passat 200K miles (still have)
2006 lexus GS 300 180K miles (still have)
I have had about 6 cars in my life. usually drive them until they are done with. I still think I got another 100-150K in the GS. Damn near nothing left in the Passat. Transmission is shifting weird and I put enough in that car. BUt I agree almost 2 year old car and already depreciated a lot. Plus if it is a program car they didn't lose money they broke even and I will lose money. I am still looking at 4GS. I want a 4gs f model when it comes out but can't afford it. I am not sure I can wait 3 years until the price comes into my range either so I am waiting
If you want the GS then get it. You can always refinance your car loan when you are ready. Hopefully when you are ready you will get a better rate if you don't goof up your credit on the way. Also make sure that you don't get penalize for early buy out with the current loan.