Poll of the Day > Would you Spend $25K on a Used Luxury Car?

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Looking at a 2010 Lexus LS Luxury Vehicle...it only has 43K miles on it

So I realized my initial comment might not be accurate anymore as I know the price of cars has gone up. But I can't see any reason to spend 25k on a used care when you can get a new car for less.

Not one that old.


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I'd rather spend that much on a basically new Prius or Camry

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25k on a 11 year old car? Nope.

I also found a bunch for 10-15k in like 4 seconds

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A mint condition Maybach or Rolls Royce, maybe. (even then 25K is too much)

A Lexus is just a Toyota with some shiny QoL features.

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EvilMegas posted...

25k on a 11 year old car? Nope.

I also found a bunch for 10-15k in like 4 seconds

Yea, I looked them up, but they have way higher mileage on them (and probably more wear) but I dunno, might just get one at a cheaper price point but with more mileage

BlackScythe0 posted...

So I realized my initial comment might not be accurate anymore as I know the price of cars has gone up. But I can't see any reason to spend 25k on a used care when you can get a new car for less.

besides the MPG of some of them, none of them appeal to me at all...just not much of a Kia/Hyundai/Prius Guy

Unless i could turn around and sell it for a higher price in a reasonable amount of time no.

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Only if it was worth a lot more. If you come across a car that's worth 50k used but going for 25k you should probably buy that

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Probably not, and that doesn't sound like a great deal given the age.

BlackScythe0 posted...

So I realized my initial comment

Eh?

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pionear posted...

all...just not much of a Kia/Hyundai/Prius Guy

Can you explain what it means

What is "a Kia guy" for example

What kind of signal are you trying to communicate to others with your car choice


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I don't know if the luxury features aged all that well in that generation. may be a bunch of tech you would find better in a modern Camry.

Clench281 posted...

What is "a Kia guy" for example

Someone who is sensitive to driving dynamics I guess

I did, but it was a much better deal than that. I picked up a 2017 Mercedes c300 w/36,000 miles for just over $26,000. Worth every penny. I love that car.

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pionear posted...

besides the MPG of some of them, none of them appeal to me at all...just not much of a Kia/Hyundai/Prius Guy

I don't even know what that means. No 12y/o car is worth 25k used. That is just absurd. Might not even get it paid off before it starts crapping out on you.

I mean most luxury vehicles are garbage in the secondary market because the vast majority that buy them want a new one.

acesxhigh posted...

I don't know if the luxury features aged all that well in that generation. may be a bunch of tech you would find better in a modern Camry.

This is where I'm at right now with my 2013 car. Many of the options that were still expensive upgrades, often found only in the top tier versions of a car, can now be found as standard equipment in the middle or even lower tier versions. All of these little QOL upgrades are having me looking for a new car.


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No. The "luxury" moniker isn't a selling point for me.

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KJ StErOiDs posted...

No. The "luxury" moniker isn't a selling point for me.

This, all I want in a car is for it to get me from place to place comfortably.

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Not unless I could resell it again for more.

I don't want to drive a used luxury car that's maintenance is expensive.
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I would not. I don't even need a luxury car. For me, the purpose of a car is transportation, so I only care if it's reliable and economical. I can use the rest of the money for other important things.

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TigerTycoon posted...

Not unless I could resell it again for more.

I don't want to drive a used luxury car that's maintenance is expensive.

The maintenance really isn't bad as long as you stay away from the dealership. I just brought mine in for it's yearly, it came to $130.43. The dealership would've charged $900+. That's where everyone gets the inflated idea that the maintenance is expensive.

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acesxhigh posted...

Someone who is sensitive to driving dynamics I guess

I mean I can understand in the sense that having the right "feel" for your car is important (One reason I have a hard time with Honda and Toyota, the compact to mid-sized cars just feel too sensitive). That said I would only pay like $2K - $3K up-charge at most to get the type of car I want, not $10K.

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A used truck for 20k would be great, but for a car it really depends on what kind of condition that thing is in. Especially at 11 years old. Even with low mileage who knows what that thing has been through.

hockey7318 posted...

A used truck for 20k would be great, but for a car it really depends on what kind of condition that thing is in. Especially at 11 years old. Even with low mileage who knows what that thing has been through.

low mileage isn't even inherently a good thing. My first car was 10 years old and had about 30k miles on it. Had to get so much work done on it because sitting long periods of time without running just isn't good.

Clench281 posted...

Can you explain what it means

What is "a Kia guy" for example

What kind of signal are you trying to communicate to others with your car choice

A. I'm looking for a 'Luxury' Car, so Kia doesn't have that kinda Brand...not saying they suck (some look pretty nice)
B. Also I'm a Lexus guy (my 1st 'Luxury' Car was a Lexus ES back in the day) so I'm kinda privy to the Brand.

BlackScythe0 posted...

low mileage isn't even inherently a good thing. My first car was 10 years old and had about 30k miles on it. Had to get so much work done on it because sitting long periods of time without running just isn't good.

Oh I'm not much of a Car guy (at least on the Mechanics side of things) but I've heard/seen many ppl say the Mileage on a Car is the main reason many Parts may need replacements (such as Suspension, Brakes, etc)

pionear posted...

Oh I'm not much of a Car guy (at least on the Mechanics side of things) but I've heard/seen many ppl say the Mileage on a Car is the main reason many Parts may need replacements (such as Suspension, Brakes, etc)

It's a damned if you do damned if you don't. You use it too much it wears out, you don't use it enough it locks up and gets blockages.

BlackScythe0 posted...

It's a damned if you do damned if you don't. You use it too much it wears out, you don't use it enough it locks up and gets blockages.

In my experience, lease end vehicles are the perfect used car to buy.

Only a couple years old, have somewhat low millage, most of the factory defects have been fixed by then, and they are required to have regularly scheduled maintenance. Not to mention dealerships are usually willing to sell them relatively cheap since they have an abundance of them taking up space in their lots.

It is a win-win all around.

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pionear posted...

A. I'm looking for a 'Luxury' Car, so Kia doesn't have that kinda Brand...not saying they suck (some look pretty nice)
B. Also I'm a Lexus guy (my 1st 'Luxury' Car was a Lexus ES back in the day) so I'm kinda privy to the Brand.

This didn't answer the question, what makes you or someone a "luxury car guy"

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lf you can't afford a luxury car, don't buy one. Luxury cars are typically more expensive to maintain, more likely to get stolen, and draw more attention to you.

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I spent $15k on a used luxury car. $25k wouldn't be that bad.

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Get a 15 year old one at 100k and save yourself like 22k, they're well known to last many hundreds of thousands.
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^Yea, I've seen a few for like $6000-$7000 (2007) but with like over 200k on them...I guess I gotta see/test them in person to get a feel on whatever repairs they might need (both are at Dealerships)

Clench281 posted...

This didn't answer the question, what makes you or someone a "luxury car guy"

Sigh, I never said that, don't put words in my mouth...I just said I was looking for a 'Luxury' Car...mainly b/c I might wanna work as a Black Car or for Uber Black (which need one of those on most occasions) but the Model might be too old

Serrin posted...

lf you can't afford a luxury car, don't buy one. Luxury cars are typically more expensive to maintain, more likely to get stolen, and draw more attention to you.

I know this 1st hand...again my 1st Luxury Car (not my 1st Car ever mind you) was a Lexus (not sure if Acuras count) and I had to replace an Alternator in it...costs way more to do so than in a US Branded Car
And I don't think anyone is interested in Stealing a 10-15 Year Old Car (and Lexus has some of the best Anti-Theft Protection)