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Old 08-27-12, 06:16 PM
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Default high mile 2009-2010 or low mileage 2007-2008

assuming price was the same as well as options
would you pick a
high mile 2009-2010
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low mileage 2007-2008
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Define high mileage and what price are we talking about
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I would go with price over the year, but give us the actual comparison numbers.
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2007-2008 30-60k miles
2009-2010 80-90k miles
price 34-35k
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Originally Posted by lexasgs400
2007-2008 30-60k miles
2009-2010 80-90k miles
price 34-35k
The 07-09 is the same body, the 10-12 lights,bumper, grille and stereo is different. IMO if ur not worried about the year get a cheaper 07-09 and do the conversion and save some money.
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Lower Miles for me personally. All that changes is a few cosmetic upgrades? Wont mean much when your air suspension goes out or have to pay for the 90 or 100k service. It really isnt a question go for a low milage 08 call it a day.
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Originally Posted by LXurious
Lower Miles for me personally. All that changes is a few cosmetic upgrades? Wont mean much when your air suspension goes out or have to pay for the 90 or 100k service. It really isnt a question go for a low milage 08 call it a day.
I just did my 90k service and it was only $600-700. I wouldn't mind going with a 2010 with higher mileage if the car was serviced at the dealer on time.
Old 08-28-12, 07:17 AM
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Hmmmmmm.... Decisions, decisions... Depends on what your personal preferences are. In short, think about what makes you smile when you look at / drive the car. If there are features in the 2009/2010 that bring a smile to your face - go with that. If you prefer driving a car with fewer miles or it causes you less concern - take the older model with fewer miles. I drive an 08 Neiman Marcus 600HL. Could have spent the same money and acquired a tricked out used 2010 460L - but the things i liked about the 600 outweighed the newer model for me. So close your eyes - find your Lexus happy place and then see which car that indicates!
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I'd say go with the 2010+ even though I prefer the older looks. The new gen nav is why I'd pick it. Make sure you get it with th options you want though, or you'll be regreting it down the road!!
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I would also lean towards the 09 just because of the tons of TSIBs I have had with my 07.
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i have a 2007.. i would go with 2009 or whichever came with an ipod input, a2dp, and weather on the NAV..

and something with at least 6 months of warranty...

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Originally Posted by joedaddy1
i have a 2007.. i would go with 2009 or whichever came with an ipod input, a2dp, and weather on the NAV..

and something with at least 6 months of warranty...
That would be a 2010 and up model.
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I'm a mile **** I guess, I think of resell value and potential failures later. I do about 5k a year in my car.
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I would always take a car with less mileage. Anything under 50k miles is acceptable.
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