I need to buy 3 cars!

[Flyn]

Camry is boring but Toyota makes other vehicles that aren't.

I gotta say my Camry feels like it has 30,000 miles rather than 100,000. It's so smooth and competent for a dirt cheap car. Definitely not exciting, though.

 

[Flyn]

Good news! I kept researching and have decided on the car model we will buy next.

Drumroll... It's the forgotten Lexus that they cancelled. GS350. 300+ hp, reasonably fun to drive. Rear wheel drive. Excellent 3.5 liter V6. Cars are loaded with options. Underneath, it's still a Toyota and, with maintenance, should last for 300K miles. And, you can get a decent one with relatively low mileage for under $20K.

I showed Amy and she likes it.

 

[torquelover]

I actually like that interior a lot.

 

[Flyn]

Only bad thing about the cars seems to be that mouse type controller. Reviewers hate it.

Funny thing is this car has a Sport + setting. Doubt I would be taking it to a track. LOL

The F Sport version is mostly cosmetics, wheels, seats, a couple other features but it was a $5K option that does not raise the price of the used cars much. I'll look for one but even the base model seems pretty good. Mark Levinson sound system is a nice option if I can find one.

 

[torquelover]

I am OCD and maybe the mouse thing is better than fingerprints everywhere.

I’m wondering if people who actually own the thing like it after using it for a while?

Either way, I’m all for naturally aspirated daily drivers when going for 200-300k miles or beyond.

 

[Flyn]

Me, too. This will be a good Realtor car. SUVs are just too overpriced now. I can borrow my buddy's pick up if I need to haul anything around.

Amy likes the Camry I bought so she can use that for her commute or take the Lexus if she wants to show off.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I am OCD and maybe the mouse thing is better than fingerprints everywhere.

I’m wondering if people who actually own the thing like it after using it for a while?

Either way, I’m all for naturally aspirated daily drivers when going for 200-300k miles or beyond.

I use mine in my Genesis but it’s more intuitive than the Lexus. I did not care for it in the IS350 f sport I test drove.

 

[Flyn]

A touch screen combo with the mouse might have been a better idea so people could use what they want.

 

[Caleb515]

Nice choice, I had an is350 for alittle over 2 years and it was a fantastic daily driver.

Got rid of it with 130k on the clock and no signs of issues + needed nothing other than routine maintenance the entire time I owned it.

I think they look great, are very reliable, but a tad boring if you’re an enthusiast. The v6 isn’t bad, but leaves you wanting more. I averaged around 20mpg also which wasn’t the best, but again not terrible. Overall for the money I think it’s a very solid option.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

A touch screen combo with the mouse might have been a better idea so people could use what they want.

Mine is crazy redundant, touch screen, physical buttons and the mouse/scroll wheel. I like it.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Good news! I kept researching and have decided on the car model we will buy next.

Drumroll... It's the forgotten Lexus that they cancelled. GS350. 300+ hp, reasonably fun to drive. Rear wheel drive. Excellent 3.5 liter V6. Cars are loaded with options. Underneath, it's still a Toyota and, with maintenance, should last for 300K miles. And, you can get a decent one with relatively low mileage for under $20K.

I showed Amy and she likes it.

Solid choice, pull the trigger

 

[Flyn]

Yeah, I was looking at cars like the Lexus RCF but I don't want to pay the overpriced amounts they want for them now. I can always sell the GS in a couple years and step up when prices have hopefully returned to normal. Reason I like the GS is because it is underappreciated and the prices reflect that.

Amy was expecting $25K when I showed her the car and was happy to see they were under $20K.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Yeah, I was looking at cars like the Lexus RCF but I don't want to pay the overpriced amounts they want for them now. I can always sell the GS in a couple years and step up when prices have hopefully returned to normal. Reason I like the GS is because it is underappreciated and the prices reflect that.

Amy was expecting $25K when I showed her the car and was happy to see they were under $20K.

It’s a solid vehicle with space and aligns with your type of work.

Pull the trigger

 

[Flyn]

Dave, it took me a while to decide on a brand/model. I will now be looking for a solid car with a good Carfax and maintenance records at a good price. I'm OCD about getting a bargain. My Caddy still runs OK so I can drive it until I find the right one.

I did pretty well with the Camry and am hoping to do the same with the GS.

Then I have to figure out what to do with the hurricane damaged Elantra.

 

[Blood on Blood]

Dave, it took me a while to decide on a brand/model. I will now be looking for a solid car with a good Carfax and maintenance records at a good price. I'm OCD about getting a bargain. My Caddy still runs OK so I can drive it until I find the right one.

I did pretty well with the Camry and am hoping to do the same with the GS.

Then I have to figure out what to do with the hurricane damaged Elantra.

Looking forward to your Lexus GS reveal in mid-summer 2024

 

[Flyn]

LOL! Hopefully before then but you never know.

Money saved is money earned.

 

[Flyn]

What's annoying me is the GS350 was priced lower three years ago than the cars are priced now. WTF? Three years older and costing more? I was following two of them at a Sarasota dealer and they just raised the prices on each by $1K. I'll keep looking until I find the right one. I want good service records, no accidents and lower miles. F Sport would be a plus.

 

[Blood on Blood]

What's annoying me is the GS350 was priced lower three years ago than the cars are priced now. WTF? Three years older and costing more? I was following two of them at a Sarasota dealer and they just raised the prices on each by $1K. I'll keep looking until I find the right one. I want good service records, no accidents and lower miles. F Sport would be a plus.

Pull the trigger, you will be driving it until the wheels fall off.

 

[Flyn]

There's a chance the economy crashes fairly soon so I'm holding off until I either find the perfect car and pay a little more for it or get into the crash and prices fall. I have had my Caddy for 10 years now and hope to have the GS for similar.

Funny thing, I was pulling into traffic in the Caddy today and got on it. Man, that Northstar moves out nicely for being 20 years old.

 

[Flyn]

The frigging Lexus dealer raised the price again on one of the GS350s I am following. Started at $21K now it's at $24K. I'm wondering what their thinking is? Car sits on their lot over a month and they raise it $3K?

 

[Blood on Blood]

The frigging Lexus dealer raised the price again on one of the GS350s I am following. Started at $21K now it's at $24K. I'm wondering what their thinking is? Car sits on their lot over a month and they raise it $3K?

Income tax season.

Offer them to $21k is you like the car

 

[Flyn]

Yeah, I'll wait until it's 90 days and then offer them a bit above auction price.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I’ve bought and sold 3 cars since you made this thread

 

[Flyn]

Getting great deals is half the fun for me.

 

[The Beast]

The frigging Lexus dealer raised the price again on one of the GS350s I am following. Started at $21K now it's at $24K. I'm wondering what their thinking is? Car sits on their lot over a month and they raise it $3K?

Auction prices are high again lots of dealers will raise there prices and some will stay firm.