Looking at getting a ISF
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Condition and maintenance schedule is important. If you can talk to the prior owner or see records, that's more important than mileage.
Yes, there are improvements throughout the years, but unless you are a competitive tracker, you probably won't be testing the limits of the eLSD and suspension on the 08-09 vs. a 2010+. As an owner of a 2009, I've never been held back my the suspension or LSD on my car. The most annoying thing is the lack of a USB port that became standard in 2010, seriously. that's something I miss every time I drive the car... not the LSD.
Yes, there are improvements throughout the years, but unless you are a competitive tracker, you probably won't be testing the limits of the eLSD and suspension on the 08-09 vs. a 2010+. As an owner of a 2009, I've never been held back my the suspension or LSD on my car. The most annoying thing is the lack of a USB port that became standard in 2010, seriously. that's something I miss every time I drive the car... not the LSD.
I say get the 100 point inspection (if they're still available, Lexus refuses to do them by me) and offer 20 on the car. I set out for an 11 or greater, but couldn't find one locally. My 08 popped up in the 11th hour and I'll never look back. I went 13k under my budgeted value and the car feels faster on the street over any of the newer ones I drove. Call it "stiff suspension placebo" or whatever you want, it feels faster on the street.
I now enjoy reading people ragging on the 08-09. I've never been held back by the suspension or eLSD either. When it comes time to do suspension, I may upgrade. If an LSD pops up at an insanely low price (I'm a lucky guy, it may happen), I'll upgrade. I like the LED headlights but do I want to lose adaptive...? Don't let the internet forums convince you these changes are "next gen." Enthusiasts congregate and knowledge spreads - sometimes a bit much in some cases. 2015 is the new "next gen" for enthusiast automobiles. 07-14 are all brethren.
I am not in your same position. I'm 35, unmarried by choice, never having kids, and never buying a home ever again. I'm stuck with a beautiful home. I don't believe the home values are really coming back - I believe they're redefining in what I call a "new economy." I have issues with anchors and commitment. =)
Good luck and go get the car if you can obtain some evidence that it's clean.
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