2009 IS250 or 2007 IS350?
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2009 IS250 or 2007 IS350?
Debating between these 2 CPO IS... same price... i wonder which is better if considering future resale value(aka less depreciation...)
2009 IS250, premium package with NAV, 62K
2007 IS350, all equipped with NAV, 55K
both 1 owner, no accident.
To me, NAV is good to have but not necessary. more power is good, not necessary either. Probably own it for 3 years b4 CPO expires. More important to me is to have less depreciation when it comes to the time to sell the car~
Any thought, advice appreciated!
2009 IS250, premium package with NAV, 62K
2007 IS350, all equipped with NAV, 55K
both 1 owner, no accident.
To me, NAV is good to have but not necessary. more power is good, not necessary either. Probably own it for 3 years b4 CPO expires. More important to me is to have less depreciation when it comes to the time to sell the car~
Any thought, advice appreciated!
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Debating between these 2 CPO IS... same price... i wonder which is better if considering future resale value(aka less depreciation...)
2009 IS250, premium package with NAV, 62K
2007 IS350, all equipped with NAV, 55K
both 1 owner, no accident.
To me, NAV is good to have but not necessary. more power is good, not necessary either. Probably own it for 3 years b4 CPO expires. More important to me is to have less depreciation when it comes to the time to sell the car~
Any thought, advice appreciated!
2009 IS250, premium package with NAV, 62K
2007 IS350, all equipped with NAV, 55K
both 1 owner, no accident.
To me, NAV is good to have but not necessary. more power is good, not necessary either. Probably own it for 3 years b4 CPO expires. More important to me is to have less depreciation when it comes to the time to sell the car~
Any thought, advice appreciated!
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Thanks everyone for quick and insightful advice!!! what a great forum and a group of Lexus fans we have here
I realized the 09 250 doesn't have NAV but $1000 cheaper... dont think it changed anything based on responses from most of you. The blinker on the mirror and the chrome around central panel are nice, but probably not really matter that much...
However, would insurance be big difference between 350 and 250?
Also, CPO is 3yr/100K for this IS 350(55K miles). What are the Pros and Cons to pay $2K for extended warranty(5yr/100K)? I will only drive 6K a year or less...
I realized the 09 250 doesn't have NAV but $1000 cheaper... dont think it changed anything based on responses from most of you. The blinker on the mirror and the chrome around central panel are nice, but probably not really matter that much...
However, would insurance be big difference between 350 and 250?
Also, CPO is 3yr/100K for this IS 350(55K miles). What are the Pros and Cons to pay $2K for extended warranty(5yr/100K)? I will only drive 6K a year or less...
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Thanks everyone for quick and insightful advice!!! what a great forum and a group of Lexus fans we have here
I realized the 09 250 doesn't have NAV but $1000 cheaper... dont think it changed anything based on responses from most of you. The blinker on the mirror and the chrome around central panel are nice, but probably not really matter that much...
However, would insurance be big difference between 350 and 250?
Also, CPO is 3yr/100K for this IS 350(55K miles). What are the Pros and Cons to pay $2K for extended warranty(5yr/100K)? I will only drive 6K a year or less...
I realized the 09 250 doesn't have NAV but $1000 cheaper... dont think it changed anything based on responses from most of you. The blinker on the mirror and the chrome around central panel are nice, but probably not really matter that much...
However, would insurance be big difference between 350 and 250?
Also, CPO is 3yr/100K for this IS 350(55K miles). What are the Pros and Cons to pay $2K for extended warranty(5yr/100K)? I will only drive 6K a year or less...
And for what it's worth, I'd pick the 350 every day of the week and twice on Sunday. You live in Arkansas. There's plenty of wide open country and hilly roads to have fun on there. I can understand a person wanting a 250 who is locked into all urban driving, but if you like to drive and have the space, get the 350.
There's some not not an enormous difference in some models. I notice only a bit with the C MB, there is definitely difference in the 3 series, but even still the 328 is a fast car. The 100HP difference in the IS is enormous. The 250 will handle as well and top speed may be governed to be the, but who ever goes there. The 350 s just a quick, fun car to drive.
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Thanks everyone for quick and insightful advice!!! what a great forum and a group of Lexus fans we have here
I realized the 09 250 doesn't have NAV but $1000 cheaper... dont think it changed anything based on responses from most of you. The blinker on the mirror and the chrome around central panel are nice, but probably not really matter that much...
However, would insurance be big difference between 350 and 250?
Also, CPO is 3yr/100K for this IS 350(55K miles). What are the Pros and Cons to pay $2K for extended warranty(5yr/100K)? I will only drive 6K a year or less...
I realized the 09 250 doesn't have NAV but $1000 cheaper... dont think it changed anything based on responses from most of you. The blinker on the mirror and the chrome around central panel are nice, but probably not really matter that much...
However, would insurance be big difference between 350 and 250?
Also, CPO is 3yr/100K for this IS 350(55K miles). What are the Pros and Cons to pay $2K for extended warranty(5yr/100K)? I will only drive 6K a year or less...
The 07 350 I bought was a CPO. I paid $2k to extended the warranty out to 125k & another 3 years. I'm in the same boat as you as far as miles driven each year. Having the car covered until its 13yrs old was worth the extra $2k to me because I have no plans of getting rid of it anytime soon.
Last edited by Ahren111; 08-26-13 at 07:34 AM.