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2008 is250 awd or 2009 camry?

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Old 12-06-12, 08:31 AM
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Default 2008 is250 awd or 2009 camry?

Wife needs a car looking at a 2008 awd is250 w/nav 75,000 priced 16,999. The other car is a 2009 Camry 2.4l base model LE cloth etc. 39,000 asking 13,450.

Obviously I prefer IS but with years and miles would you think camry better choice? Cost to own etc.

Also any feedback on good price? Both clean car fax two owner. IS has all Maintance history on report.

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Old 12-06-12, 09:05 AM
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This is one of those.. "If you have to ask..." kinda things.
Old 12-06-12, 09:20 AM
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Lol....................you're going to get 100% biased answers here haha
Old 12-06-12, 09:27 AM
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lol its for the lady. whats a 08 is250 awd worth nav/75k?
Old 12-06-12, 09:42 AM
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Do you need a larger car, or a smaller nicer car? The choice is yours.

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Old 12-06-12, 10:00 AM
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used the money buy is 250 awd to buy camry with more low miles as new car.
Old 12-06-12, 10:04 AM
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That's a big difference in miles and price both are good cars its a preference thing my girlfriend is perfectly happy with here Camry and its basic features and getting her from point A to B safely and reliably that's all some people want where with the Lexus you want it all the extras.

GLW the choices.
Old 12-06-12, 10:11 AM
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Here's my bias response... Is this a legit question? Lol.
IS > Camry
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Obviously the IS Wrong place to ask hahaha Let us know what you decide!!
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Why not IS 250RWD into the choice?
Old 12-06-12, 02:52 PM
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Whats a fair price for the IS in this case? 16,9 fair?
Old 12-06-12, 03:29 PM
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Camry.. cheaper, lower miles, newer
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16.5k is fair for a clean 08 is250 awd
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Originally Posted by rookieIS
Camry.. cheaper, lower miles, newer
This, also slightly better gas mileage (not by far) and bigger interior

IS250 has a bunch more nifty stuff, more comfortable, more power , AWD means typically replacing 4 tires at the same time as opposed to 2 if and when needed

IMO, have her drive both cars, its her car anyway THEN tell her whats the pros and cons between the two and weigh it out from there.
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Get a Camry. The maintenance is much cheaper, and if you ever want to "DIY" some stuff on the car, you won't have to worry too much about "expensive mistake"


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