It might be time for my ISF to go.
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It might be time for my ISF to go.
Well the wife and I are thinking about having a second kid and the ISF isn't the roomiest for a family of 4. I'm actually thinking about buying the 2014 GX. What do you guys think my ISF is realistically worth? It's a 2008 SGM with 75k miles. If I sell it I know I will miss it. It has been the best car.
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The problem is fitting those rear facing car seats and then everything in the trunk also. All these big strollers and stuff now days. I'm 6 foot tall and I always move my seat up for people behind me. Even my 5 year olds feet are always against the seat.
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The GX is a great all around vehicle for a family. I like the roominess and comfort. It sits higher up than the RX, which I don't really prefer coming from the IS F myself, but it'll be something that you might have to get used to for the sake of family trips. It's hard to say what to expect in terms of a price should you decide to sell. The market isn't full of Fs, which make their resale value a bit higher. I've seen 08s with similar mileage to yours sold privately for 30-35k. KBB has an 08 IS F between 29-33k private party sale. But I will say this, it will be hard to part with the F. A great all around performance sedan that most of us have had great times in. Some have regretted moving on from the F, only to come back with another one. Personally, there is only one reason why I would ever part with my F, and it would be for family, so I can completely understand your dilemma currently.
Best of luck and congrats with the new addition to your family!
Best of luck and congrats with the new addition to your family!
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The GX is a great all around vehicle for a family. I like the roominess and comfort. It sits higher up than the RX, which I don't really prefer coming from the IS F myself, but it'll be something that you might have to get used to for the sake of family trips. It's hard to say what to expect in terms of a price should you decide to sell. The market isn't full of Fs, which make their resale value a bit higher. I've seen 08s with similar mileage to yours sold privately for 30-35k. KBB has an 08 IS F between 29-33k private party sale. But I will say this, it will be hard to part with the F. A great all around performance sedan that most of us have had great times in. Some have regretted moving on from the F, only to come back with another one. Personally, there is only one reason why I would ever part with my F, and it would be for family, so I can completely understand your dilemma currently.
Best of luck and congrats with the new addition to your family!
Best of luck and congrats with the new addition to your family!
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Fitting the rear facing carseat in for my 4 month old is a real PITA! I feel you bro. The 2014 GX is a real beauty though, that i have to admit. GL with your decision bro
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just keep it. At this point, it's probably only losing 2-3K/year. Just get a cheaper family SUV. I was one of those guys that regretted selling it. I rebought the one I traded in LOL. Get a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Much cheaper than a GX and you can keep the F.
Now, that's assuming you guys can have two cars... If you are limited to ONE car, then I suppose you have no choice.
Now, that's assuming you guys can have two cars... If you are limited to ONE car, then I suppose you have no choice.
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Well the wife and I are thinking about having a second kid and the ISF isn't the roomiest for a family of 4. I'm actually thinking about buying the 2014 GX. What do you guys think my ISF is realistically worth? It's a 2008 SGM with 75k miles. If I sell it I know I will miss it. It has been the best car.
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I too say keep it. I can't imagine going from an F to an SUV. I've heard only great things about the three row Hyundai SantaFe. If you can live with the less luxurious interior I say go that route. Plus you get to keep the F.
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I heard the KIA SUVs are hard to beat for the $, realistically id say your looking at high 20s and low 30s for trade if you go to Lexus and buy a new GX. Reason being it will be easier for them to sell the ISF than another dealer. My brother got his best offers on trade for his CTSV at Caddy and one of my employees was able to pick up a Scion FRS for cheap from a VW dealer in a retiree suburb (Car is too small and too low for older people...most older people). From the above its easy to figure out that if you go to a dealer that has the market that will buy an F you will get a better deal. Perfect scenario for you would be to go to a Lexus dealership that has not been able to move many GXs (maybe even has one that was oddly traded in) and does well selling the 2IS and ISF. Of course this is all assuming you trade in which is the easy way, if you sell PP you can expect to get 3-4k more for your "troubles".