how would u choose?

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Apr 4, 2020 | 09:38 PM
  #1  
hi everyone, I am new to the forum, and I have learned alot from the discussions here.
I am planning to purchase a preowned ct200h, but can't really decide which one is a better deal.. would appreciate any feedback!

1) 2015 f sport, certified pre-own, $15988, with 73k miles. it has premium packages, navigation, as well as comfort packages. seems fully loaded... however, I am not sure if this is relatively on high milage already? this one is really tempting, so I don't mind driving 2 hours to get this one.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=265477719

2) 2016, based on pics, it is f sport. but website said base trim??? "only" 46k miles, however it is listed at $17495.
this dealer is much more conveniently located, but it is more expensive than first option, and without all the nice features...
https://www.paautosales.com/inventor...kd5bh0g2274373

3) 2017 model. base trim, despite being the newest year among the three (pretty much I think it is the only advantage), it already has 72k miles.. and I prefer the black ext color more.. is 2017 that much different from older models?
https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-fo...2017-lexus-ct/

what do you think? thank you very much!
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Apr 7, 2020 | 08:34 AM
  #2  
2015 and upward is same except the front bumper trim and maybe how options are packaged. mechanically and functionally there's no difference. The "options" are mostly useless today, i wouldn't consider navigation an upgrade. When that screen fails, you're going to cry and not have a backup cam. I wouldn't put too much weight into "options" on a ct200h other than the f sport package. If the car you like has it, great, but don't lose sleep over it. The heated seats are decent i guess if you need them.

Based on above i'd spend the extra $1500 and go with option 2. a lot less miles for a little extra money. Hard to tell from the pics but option 2 seems a bit nicer cared for.
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