Purchasing 2005 Toyota Avaon vs. 2003 Lexus LS430
Originally Posted by vinster29
I know that Lexus has a better warranty, bigger engine, more features and better resale value than the Avalon but I just can't seem to get over how similiar the New avalon is to the LS430!! Driving a new Avalon is like driving a mini-LS430.!
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I'd buy the car that T/L builds as competition for Mercedes rather than the car they built to bring Buick owners into the fold.
The only real downside in the cost of ownership equation for the Lexus is (potentially, at least) maintainence cost. The gas mileage/cost difference is immaterial.
Tha Avalon is a wonderful update but as mmarshall said
. That's my opinion, too.
Sit in both, drive both, and I think you'll agree that you won't know why you had a question to begin with...................
The only real downside in the cost of ownership equation for the Lexus is (potentially, at least) maintainence cost. The gas mileage/cost difference is immaterial.
Tha Avalon is a wonderful update but as mmarshall said
The LS430, IMO, is one of the finest cars on the planet, with overall quality, engineering, and refinement that is second to none
Sit in both, drive both, and I think you'll agree that you won't know why you had a question to begin with...................
The LS 430 even if it's a 2003 is a much better choice than a Avalon, it is one of the best luxury cars for the money and overall so to get a good deal on a used one would make it even better. 
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I'm partial to FWD because of living in Canada & the harsh winters we have here, so for me the LS is out of the question (& I don't need a V8 engine!). It's would be a tough call for me between the Avalon & the ES 330 (so I'm waiting for the ES 350 to bow before I make up my mind). 
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Originally Posted by Lexusfreak
I'm partial to FWD because of living in Canada & the harsh winters we have here . . .
I'll take 03 LS430 over brand new Avalon anyday
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Originally Posted by flipside909
. It would be a tough decision. If I had a choice, i'd go with a 2004 LS430 (Gen 3.5) update. 
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I agree, flip, but he may not have the cash for a 2004 LS...or be able to afford the payments. The LS traditionally has low depreciation, and a 2004 would not be chump change. It would no doubt be substantially more than a new Avalon.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
We don't have that much of a problem here . . .
I'll take 03 LS430 over brand new Avalon anyday
I'll take 03 LS430 over brand new Avalon anyday
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
We don't have that much of a problem here . . .
I'll take 03 LS430 over brand new Avalon anyday
I'll take 03 LS430 over brand new Avalon anyday
I agree overall...as I said before....about the LS430, but the FWD Avalon would have some traction advantages even in the heavy rains that Vancouver gets.
By the way....glad to see your old logo back.
IMO it beats anything you've had since then.
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