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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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And this beyatch is mine.




God I love that.

Ive had a few is3's and all were paid for when I got them, but I financed this one because I have a habit of selling them within a year or so. I've had this one 2 years next month and even though I have considered trading it, I haven't seen anything that catches my eye.

When I get the title next month I'll likely get compelled to spend some cha-ching on it since it's mine and I don't have to worry about it. I can tell you this, it feels different when you pay for it up front versus paying for it over time. This was the first one I have financed and it never felt like mine until this month.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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congrats man, your gonna love the CWP. i have one my self.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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Don't spend any money on it.

Just sell it
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Justin is right, sell it before it depreciates.
Take that big Cha Ching that you get from selling this one and put it down on something bigger and better!!!
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
Justin is right, sell it before it depreciates.
Take that big Cha Ching that you get from selling this one and put it down on something bigger and better!!!

Yes like an IS350 or even better an ISF
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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might as well just put a down payment on a LFA and drive it around untill they come looking for you..
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Justin727
Yes like an IS350 or even better an ISF
uuuh 2nd Gen? did you hear this morning Lexus announced MORE recalls. this one for fuel leaks. no thank you

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...a-recall_N.htm

go look what the 2nd gen guys are saying
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...gs-recall.html

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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
Justin is right, sell it before it depreciates.
Take that big Cha Ching that you get from selling this one and put it down on something bigger and better!!!
all cars depreciate.

i say enjoy it. spend some cha ching on some vroom pssst
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Agree^ and agree on the 2nd gen as being a fail!

If you love and enjoy your car....why sell it? Because its going to depreciate....are you kidding me? lol That's the most ridiculous thing I heard.


Oh congrats O.L.T!!! Hope you hold on to it for a bit longer. =)
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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congrats. my wife's car is now paid off. its a rewarding feeling. but sad when you see how much you spent on it over the course of the loan.

funny how a bunch of white first gen owners reply to this thread.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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gotta love no car payments!
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by baadhabit
uuuh 2nd Gen? did you hear this morning Lexus announced MORE recalls. this one for fuel leaks. no thank you

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...a-recall_N.htm

go look what the 2nd gen guys are saying
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...gs-recall.html
Toyota has always had silly recalls. Its just since they're the big dog they're spoken about much more and as soon as something comes out its like "OMG" recall.. No different from the days of head gasket recalls, sludge recalls, lower ball joint recalls, brake recalls, etc etc.

Seriously for the sake of the recalls it wouldnt scare me away from buying one.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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is that fuel sensor recall old?
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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No, it's a new one, quick fix at the dealer. All car companies have issues, Toyota/Lexus just actually does something about it.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Yeah it won't deppreciate much worse. I wish i caught it last year before the big drop. Now at 5k or so it's pretty much "worth it's money" just to own and drive and not expect a return on. So im gonna drive it.
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