Best Lexus Under $3,000 USD
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Best Lexus Under $3,000 USD
Friend is looking for a car
Looking for something that is reliable, luxury, and budget friendly. Something that is well rounded, good in every attribute
Also, looking for information to support the reasoning as to why the specific car your promoting is the best. And a bit of background information as to why Lexus?
Looking for something that is reliable, luxury, and budget friendly. Something that is well rounded, good in every attribute
Also, looking for information to support the reasoning as to why the specific car your promoting is the best. And a bit of background information as to why Lexus?
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The Lexus GS is rear wheel drive, that may shift the balance in favor of it.
Unless there is some sort of notoriety for transmission troubles/ engine troubles with these generation lexus.
Also, is there a better, more well rounded lexus than the GS model?
Unless there is some sort of notoriety for transmission troubles/ engine troubles with these generation lexus.
Also, is there a better, more well rounded lexus than the GS model?
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- read the GS 350 utilizes a double wishbone suspension, --- That feature is another plus in the quest to find the ultimate lexus, unless, then again, -- these models are plagued by some sort of engine/tranny notoriety
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You won't find much of a Lexus under 3k, especially in this market. Maybe a 90's Camry with relatively low miles but that's about it.
Forget about the GS. Even that car isn't invincible to wear and tear. If he is limiting himself to 3k for a car, that indicates he has money issues and shouldn't think about properly maintaining a luxury car.
Forget about the GS. Even that car isn't invincible to wear and tear. If he is limiting himself to 3k for a car, that indicates he has money issues and shouldn't think about properly maintaining a luxury car.
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Racer
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It is but 3k is nothing for a luxury car. As bit said, it'll be heavily worn out cosmetically or will have mechanical issues.
Your friends best bet is a Camry. I'm sure he can find a '97-01 or hell, maybe an 02-06 with relatively low miles.
Your friends best bet is a Camry. I'm sure he can find a '97-01 or hell, maybe an 02-06 with relatively low miles.
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at $3000, Luxury should not be part of the equation. Mechanically simple 4 cylinder cars in the best condition possible or old GM sedan with 3800 V6. You will be lucky if you can even find a decent Camry or Corolla or 3800 at that price in this market. Any Lexus at that price point is going to most likely be in terrible shape. There are 3 Lexuses for sale in my area under $4000 and they are trashed and have mechanical problems.
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which is different than luxury. no disrespect, but for $3k, as suggested, forego the luxury and try to find a corolla, camry, or something. it will still likely be at least 15 years old.
not only is $3k very little to spend on a car, but everything is marked up right now due to supply shortages. i think your friend should look at spending at least double that amount.
i remember a friend buying a mazda 6 for $6k about 10 years ago. thing was terrible. they later got a 2006 civic coupe for $7k and that's basic but very solid.
have you looked at prices lately?
not only is $3k very little to spend on a car, but everything is marked up right now due to supply shortages. i think your friend should look at spending at least double that amount.
i remember a friend buying a mazda 6 for $6k about 10 years ago. thing was terrible. they later got a 2006 civic coupe for $7k and that's basic but very solid.
have you looked at prices lately?
quick autotrader look... i did 200 mi. radius of 90210 lol... this 2003 ES is $4K
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=606298413
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=606298413
Racer
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quick autotrader look... i did 200 mi. radius of 90210 lol... this 2003 ES is $4K
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=606298413
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=606298413