Anyone considering of selling their 3rd gen LX?
10-21-17, 03:50 PM
#31
If you have any doubt, please visit other forums... Range Rover, MB, Porsche ect... and ask other owners. Purchasing a vehicle is like getting engagement to a lady you want to live with. Will she be a b;'ch and high maintenance, LOL?
How deep is your pocket? and how often do you trade your vehicle? I tend to keep a vehicle for a long time....... 200K miles before purchasing another one. If I were you and keep the vehicle for a long time. I would get a stink brand new one.
How deep is your pocket? and how often do you trade your vehicle? I tend to keep a vehicle for a long time....... 200K miles before purchasing another one. If I were you and keep the vehicle for a long time. I would get a stink brand new one.
Last edited by DocT; 10-21-17 at 03:56 PM.
10-21-17, 03:57 PM
#32
LOL... I'm not doubting the reliability. It's either a Lexus Vs Toyota dilemma now. I'm waiting for an appraisal of my Bosslady's car right now. Thus, can check this site as I kill some time.
Last edited by SaintLexus; 10-21-17 at 04:00 PM.
10-21-17, 04:06 PM
#33
I've recently been reading this subforum just last week and I already know who you're talking about. I'm surprised he hasn't posted yet. Probably eating dinner alone and watching his netflix episodes alone. Sad life.
I've looked at the current used prices on autotrader and they're comparable to brand new discounted 2017's. The norm that I've seen is a fully loaded $99,xxx selling for $87,xxx. The lowest I've seen is a black on black with 1000 miles (probably demo or manager's car) which is selling for $83,xxx near me. You can drive down to SoCal and I'm pretty sure these guys will negotiate with you to get rid of it.
I've looked at the current used prices on autotrader and they're comparable to brand new discounted 2017's. The norm that I've seen is a fully loaded $99,xxx selling for $87,xxx. The lowest I've seen is a black on black with 1000 miles (probably demo or manager's car) which is selling for $83,xxx near me. You can drive down to SoCal and I'm pretty sure these guys will negotiate with you to get rid of it.
10-21-17, 04:13 PM
#34
Yes Porsches have high reliability and very good resale value as well. I've had a Macan S before the LX and currently own a 991 Carrera S and all have been great. The 3 year maintenance plan for the Macan S was $1300 which isn't bad imo.
10-21-17, 04:27 PM
#35
Ladies and Gents...
May be on a Lexus Forum... I'm sure none of you guys will be biased... lol
2014 for over 50K or 2016 for 79K and both are Toyota Land Cruiser
or Should I go for an LX?
Brand new 98K minus 8K dealer offer Vs brandnew Landcruiser for 85K minus discount, which I still have to check.
So for practicality.... please tell me...what would you do?
btw I got mine new for $84k (MSRP 93k) so I'm sure you can do better especially for a 2017 model.
10-21-17, 04:56 PM
#36
I think you can't make a mistake with any of the above. Depends what feels right to you. I went with the 2016 LX because I really liked the new design and wanted one car that is off-road capable, comfortable, and reliable. Also I want to keep it for at least 10 years. The difference between it and the Toyota is that the LX is more luxurious, that's it.
btw I got mine new for $84k (MSRP 93k) so I'm sure you can do better especially for a 2017 model.
btw I got mine new for $84k (MSRP 93k) so I'm sure you can do better especially for a 2017 model.
I'm sure it's possible. It's just a matter of finding the dealer that would be willing to do this.
So this is where the Toyota Vs Lexus dilemma is arising.
If I can find an LX in the 80's this will be the determining factor.
If I do need to go to So. Cal, I'll do just that.
10-21-17, 05:25 PM
#37
This is the whole point right here... 84K from 93k...
I'm sure it's possible. It's just a matter of finding the dealer that would be willing to do this.
So this is where the Toyota Vs Lexus dilemma is arising.
If I can find an LX in the 80's this will be the determining factor.
If I do need to go to So. Cal, I'll do just that.
I'm sure it's possible. It's just a matter of finding the dealer that would be willing to do this.
So this is where the Toyota Vs Lexus dilemma is arising.
If I can find an LX in the 80's this will be the determining factor.
If I do need to go to So. Cal, I'll do just that.
Call Lexus of Escondido, CA where I got mine.
10-21-17, 05:49 PM
#38
I am just merely stating a few manufacturer that came to mind. Lol
10-21-17, 06:11 PM
#39
This is the whole point right here... 84K from 93k...
I'm sure it's possible. It's just a matter of finding the dealer that would be willing to do this.
So this is where the Toyota Vs Lexus dilemma is arising.
If I can find an LX in the 80's this will be the determining factor.
If I do need to go to So. Cal, I'll do just that.
I'm sure it's possible. It's just a matter of finding the dealer that would be willing to do this.
So this is where the Toyota Vs Lexus dilemma is arising.
If I can find an LX in the 80's this will be the determining factor.
If I do need to go to So. Cal, I'll do just that.
10-21-17, 06:51 PM
#40
Pole Position
I totally agree.
I think Porsche had gotten MUCH better now (and for the last several years). But the maintenance for it is a lot higher vs Lexus ESPECIALLY IF YOU KEEP IT FOR A LONG TIME AND LOTS OF MILEAGE.
Historically the Toyota LC/Lexus LX (and all of it's variants) were designed to run for at least some 25 years (and 300K miles) without any rebuild of its engine and transmission. My old LX470 when I traded in had 280K+ miles (not quit 25 years) proved that Toyota had built these vehicles the right way.
I rather have reliability instead of some gains in "performance". What's the use if you need to call for a tow truck or walk home after you get there? I would much rather do a round trip without any troubles.
I think Porsche had gotten MUCH better now (and for the last several years). But the maintenance for it is a lot higher vs Lexus ESPECIALLY IF YOU KEEP IT FOR A LONG TIME AND LOTS OF MILEAGE.
Historically the Toyota LC/Lexus LX (and all of it's variants) were designed to run for at least some 25 years (and 300K miles) without any rebuild of its engine and transmission. My old LX470 when I traded in had 280K+ miles (not quit 25 years) proved that Toyota had built these vehicles the right way.
I rather have reliability instead of some gains in "performance". What's the use if you need to call for a tow truck or walk home after you get there? I would much rather do a round trip without any troubles.
If you have any doubt, please visit other forums... Range Rover, MB, Porsche ect... and ask other owners. Purchasing a vehicle is like getting engagement to a lady you want to live with. Will she be a b;'ch and high maintenance, LOL?
How deep is your pocket? and how often do you trade your vehicle? I tend to keep a vehicle for a long time....... 200K miles before purchasing another one. If I were you and keep the vehicle for a long time. I would get a stink brand new one.
How deep is your pocket? and how often do you trade your vehicle? I tend to keep a vehicle for a long time....... 200K miles before purchasing another one. If I were you and keep the vehicle for a long time. I would get a stink brand new one.
10-21-17, 10:56 PM
#41
i have nothing against Porsche so don’t get me wrong. I’ve owned 911, boxster and cayenne’s in the past. I am just giving my opinion regarding high performance vehicles usually would result in high maintenance and poor reliability. It may or may not apply to all manufacturers as each has its fault.
I am just merely stating a few manufacturer that came to mind. Lol
I am just merely stating a few manufacturer that came to mind. Lol
To the thread owner, LC if you want to save some pennies. LX if you have extra pennies. No person will judge you as rich or poor for either purchase. Only haters will make that kind of judgment.
10-22-17, 04:50 PM
#42
Pole Position
In the x number of years, I have also noticed that if something (material) is beautiful, fast, cool, it always requires more maintenance than something less. If Porsche has something comparable to the 570, I'd bet a case of Heineken the LX will still be cheaper to maintain; it's in their DNA to be reliable; Porsche's DNA is performance first. Your initial assessment and thereby list of automakers is accurate in terms how they prioritize reliability.
To the thread owner, LC if you want to save some pennies. LX if you have extra pennies. No person will judge you as rich or poor for either purchase. Only haters will make that kind of judgment.
To the thread owner, LC if you want to save some pennies. LX if you have extra pennies. No person will judge you as rich or poor for either purchase. Only haters will make that kind of judgment.
