After much pondering, I finally went out last Friday and bought myself some new wheels. Ended up get a 2003 Lexus GS300 (Certified Pre-Owned) with 32,500 miles. It boiled down to that or a new 4Runner and I decided that the Lexus is a cooler ride. The Lexus will turn more heads. Plus, you can't beat Lexus service and reliability. The car is warrantied for 3years/100,000 miles. The people at Sterling McCall took good care of me. Thanks to everyone here for your help and input in helping me make this decision. I really do appreciate it.
So you went from test-driving a 4Runner or Sequioia to an Audi to a Lexus (USED, no less)? Customer service AFTER THE SALE at SM sucks, BTW.
I don't know about turning heads, but either of those vehicles would've been a great choice. Congrats.
I'm very indecisive I got a great deal on the car (right under $25,000 before taxes). That is less than a new 4Runner and about the price of a new Camry. The only downside to buying a 2003 GS300 is that the body style changed this year. But the price difference between a 2003 and a 2006 is large enough to where I can easily overlook body style.
Congrats...I bought my Lexus pre-owned a couple of years ago and I love it...You won't be disappointed...Take your lexus to the Dealership Service Center from know on...It rocks...Typically fruits/bagels and bottled water/cokes...Free complimentary wash...I go to Sewell, but have been to Park Place in Plano which is good too... Glad you got the warranty, but a word of caution, if the check engine light goes on, $$$
Congrats Jackfruit. My family and I have been buying Lexus for quite a while now, I honestly think its the best cars you can buy. I'm still driving a RX from 1999 and there is not a single thing wrong with the car after 100,000 miles +.
FINALLY! 3 years - 100k miles? what kind of warranty is that? I want to see you average 33k miles a year.
And there went the fruits and bagels followed by the bottled water and cokes... Don't get suckered by that stuff. You're paying for it everytime you do a repair. Just make sure you're getting a reliable vehicle so you're not having to pay for fruit and bottled water at a car service place.
Haha! It's 3 years from when I bought or 100,000 total vehicle miles, whichever comes first. I guess the 100,000 is for people that buy the car when it has 50-60k on it already.
If you really want to turn some heads, then you should have gone with a used Pinto. lol. A Lexus doesn't turn heads any more because Lexus represents every other car on the road nowadays. I hope it turns your own head. That's all that counts.
Before buying the Lexus, the frugality in me hoped that my 1995 Honda Passport would get rear-ended and totalled (without me sustaining injury of course). You know I wouldn't be wanting that with a Pinto
im thinkin about buying a new BMW 330i . any comments on that car ? its got navigation, run flat tires, bluetooth , and a beverage cooler inside the armrest.
