What would your next car be?
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 429
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From: WV
The G90 was oh-so-close to being the best luxury car for me, but the laggy transmission, lack of "brand cache," eye-popping depreciation, and horrendous dealer service support dropped it down a notch unfortunately. I owned a 2017 G90 V6 TT, so the results might have been different if I had bought one of the V8s (although the dealer service and depreciation would have been the same).
I took a look at auction prices on the G90 AWD V8 Ultimate and boy howdy...you're right about the depreciation. Hyundai has been selling brand-new, MSO 2018 cars at auction with less than 50 miles and they're going out at 10-15k below MSRP. Real used ones are even less. And if they aren't Ultimate V8 cars, they're down in the 30's. Ouch.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 233
From: Nebraska
I took a look at auction prices on the G90 AWD V8 Ultimate and boy howdy...you're right about the depreciation. Hyundai has been selling brand-new, MSO 2018 cars at auction with less than 50 miles and they're going out at 10-15k below MSRP. Real used ones are even less. And if they aren't Ultimate V8 cars, they're down in the 30's. Ouch.
I think a low mileage 3 year old 2017 G90 Ultimate V8 will probably only cost around $30K, which will be an amazing bargain in 2020, and there should be a decent number coming off 3-year leases at that time. I did mostly like the car, and think that many of our LS drivers would appreciate the electronics updates in a car that set it's sights squarely on competing with the old LS460.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 75
From: Tx
Yep, that's one of the bigger problems facing the G90... When I bought mine (leased it, actually), there was around $12k in rebates, plus big dealer discounts. I've seen new G90s sell for $20k off sticker (and sticker is only $72-75k) with all the rebates. That's what is killing resale value on late model used G90s!
I think a low mileage 3 year old 2017 G90 Ultimate V8 will probably only cost around $30K, which will be an amazing bargain in 2020, and there should be a decent number coming off 3-year leases at that time. I did mostly like the car, and think that many of our LS drivers would appreciate the electronics updates in a car that set it's sights squarely on competing with the old LS460.
I think a low mileage 3 year old 2017 G90 Ultimate V8 will probably only cost around $30K, which will be an amazing bargain in 2020, and there should be a decent number coming off 3-year leases at that time. I did mostly like the car, and think that many of our LS drivers would appreciate the electronics updates in a car that set it's sights squarely on competing with the old LS460.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 152
From: Texas
Honestly, I was just in this situation as of November 10, 2018, thanks to a moronic unlicensed/uninsured driver taking out my '08 L.
I looked, and looked...drove an E-class AMG, tried to drive a large Hyundai (never could find one which was 'ready' or available...and this is in Dallas/Fort Worth), a CL-class AMG, would have considered anything up to about $25K, used, and eventually found a '12 L ultra-luxury for $21K. Only 76K miles, bought it, had it shipped to me in Texas from Georgia.
I really did not want to have the same car twice in a row, but nothing else appealed to me the way the 460 L does.
I looked, and looked...drove an E-class AMG, tried to drive a large Hyundai (never could find one which was 'ready' or available...and this is in Dallas/Fort Worth), a CL-class AMG, would have considered anything up to about $25K, used, and eventually found a '12 L ultra-luxury for $21K. Only 76K miles, bought it, had it shipped to me in Texas from Georgia.
I really did not want to have the same car twice in a row, but nothing else appealed to me the way the 460 L does.
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,415
Likes: 217
From: Ontario
Some sort of suv , diesel. To deal with the roads here. Don’t know how long I’m keeping this LS but I’ll always replace it with another, if I upgrade this sedan it will be to a 2010 or 2013 in a darker colour. (What year did they start changing the grille ? Before that. Maybe get one from the US myself this time... shall see
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 429
Likes: 148
From: WV
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,669
Likes: 223
From: DE
very true, the LS messes your brain up, so you just can't like any other car ... to be honest I dont even like "other" lexus cars anymore.
Honestly, I was just in this situation as of November 10, 2018, thanks to a moronic unlicensed/uninsured driver taking out my '08 L.
I looked, and looked...drove an E-class AMG, tried to drive a large Hyundai (never could find one which was 'ready' or available...and this is in Dallas/Fort Worth), a CL-class AMG, would have considered anything up to about $25K, used, and eventually found a '12 L ultra-luxury for $21K. Only 76K miles, bought it, had it shipped to me in Texas from Georgia.
I really did not want to have the same car twice in a row, but nothing else appealed to me the way the 460 L does.
I looked, and looked...drove an E-class AMG, tried to drive a large Hyundai (never could find one which was 'ready' or available...and this is in Dallas/Fort Worth), a CL-class AMG, would have considered anything up to about $25K, used, and eventually found a '12 L ultra-luxury for $21K. Only 76K miles, bought it, had it shipped to me in Texas from Georgia.
I really did not want to have the same car twice in a row, but nothing else appealed to me the way the 460 L does.
Driver
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 66
Likes: 8
From: TX
This blog has sold me that Carmax unicorns with maxcare is the way to go.
https://thecarmaxunicornblog.com/
Starting with my next car, I'll be buying from Carmax only, with a maxcare warranty, and then sell it just before the warranty expires, and repeat with Carmax/Max care
so I currently have 2007 LS460 L, air suspension with Ultra-Luxury package
My next car will likely be one of the following:
2013-2017 LS 460 L, air suspension with ultra-luxury package or exec seating package
2010+ Mercedes S550 or, ideally, S600
2011+ Audi A8 L
https://thecarmaxunicornblog.com/
Starting with my next car, I'll be buying from Carmax only, with a maxcare warranty, and then sell it just before the warranty expires, and repeat with Carmax/Max care
so I currently have 2007 LS460 L, air suspension with Ultra-Luxury package
My next car will likely be one of the following:
2013-2017 LS 460 L, air suspension with ultra-luxury package or exec seating package
2010+ Mercedes S550 or, ideally, S600
2011+ Audi A8 L
