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Buying question 07 vs 08

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Old 04-19-08, 08:50 AM
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I was of course kidding about the coin holder, but I'd seriously consider the new one. It depends on when you decide to sell the car. The first year depreciation implied by the two prices is very low... If you factor resale into your plans, the gap gets smaller... (assuming you sell both at the same time)
Old 04-21-08, 10:52 AM
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08 ftw! The 08 wheels make all the difference (if you planning on keeping the stock wheels?).
Old 04-21-08, 01:23 PM
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Exclamation Purchased !!!!!!!

We went NEW !! Got a great deal at Herb Chambers and will be picking up on Wed!!!

Thanks for all the advice.

Stewart
Old 04-22-08, 09:18 AM
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where the f-shh is this coin holder on the 08 lol that little thing sticking out on the left of the steering wheel? go new u know what someone can do in less then 10k alot no oil change cheap gas trust me alot more then that
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Originally Posted by greg0723
where the f-shh is this coin holder on the 08 lol that little thing sticking out on the left of the steering wheel? go new u know what someone can do in less then 10k alot no oil change cheap gas trust me alot more then that

Old 04-22-08, 04:33 PM
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Another diff the 08 has a change in the steering gear to improve feel and the scuff plates light up white instead of blue and the mirror controls are now backlit.
Old 04-22-08, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
If the car is in good shape take the 07! let someone take the deprecation hit for you

Is it from a Lexus dealer? If so you do have an option for the Car to be Certified! You can also get an extended warranty from your local Lexus dealer.

Good Luck!
+1... true dat!!!
Old 04-23-08, 12:27 AM
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i wouldnt say the steering feel is " improved" some might say its even less "refined"
haha but besides that i think the 08 use cheaper leather.

can anyone chime in on this?
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Originally Posted by Idoktr
Both are same color interoir and exterior. Both AWD with prem package, luxury package, NAV, no ML stereo.

Make sure they both have the same packages. You can not get prem and luxury together. Luxury is much more!

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Old 04-23-08, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Koz
Make sure they both have the same packages. You can not get prem and luxury together. Luxury is much more!

Koz
That's not correct-

It's true on the RWD cars... but on AWD the Lux package does -not- include anything in the premium package and you absolutely can get both on the same car.
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