old Gs400 or new es350 purchase worth it?
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
If you can get the ES and still meet your other day-to-day expenses, I'd go that way. I notice you live in IL, where it snows and has cold winters. The ES's FWD will be superior in those conditions over a RWD GS, even with all-season tires....though winter-tires might help. The ES will also be a Certified (CPO) Lexus, which comes with some perks and a good warranty. The ES, in general, will probably be more comfortable and ride a little smoother. The GS, of course, with RWD, will have better chassis weight-balance and handle better in high-speed corners on dry pavement, but it sounds to me like that's not the kind of driving you usually do.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: CA
If I were in your situation
I would buy a late model CPO Hyundai (Sonnata or Accent).
Lower operating cost,
Hyundai is as reliable.
Has all the creature comfert.
May not be as refined...that can be argued.
Late model Altima is another choice.
What you want is LOWER RECURRING expenses.
However if you want to see the reality as you WISH its was as oppose to reality as IT IS...then go ahead and buy a new ES or GS or LS....there is a bank out there that will loan you the money and suck you dry (14-20% interest).
It looks like you are not buying a car but a BRAND...and there is nothing wrong with it. Just be careful and dont hurt yourself and blame the bank/govt later.
I would buy a late model CPO Hyundai (Sonnata or Accent).
Lower operating cost,
Hyundai is as reliable.
Has all the creature comfert.
May not be as refined...that can be argued.
Late model Altima is another choice.
What you want is LOWER RECURRING expenses.
However if you want to see the reality as you WISH its was as oppose to reality as IT IS...then go ahead and buy a new ES or GS or LS....there is a bank out there that will loan you the money and suck you dry (14-20% interest).
It looks like you are not buying a car but a BRAND...and there is nothing wrong with it. Just be careful and dont hurt yourself and blame the bank/govt later.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: CA
Here's the reality: you don't make much, you have debt, and you can't get a good rate on a car loan. Trying to justify a 14% APR loan for a Lexus as a way of building credit is silly. Buy an older Camry or something, use a credit card instead of a debit card for all purchases to improve your credit (pay off in full each month!), and live below your means to save up for a house.
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