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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Jackfruit, Apr 24, 2006.

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  1. Jackfruit

    Jackfruit Member

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    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.
     
    #1 Jackfruit, Apr 24, 2006
  2. A-Train

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    Enjoy your Toyota...
     
    #2 A-Train, Apr 24, 2006
  3. SwoLy-D

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    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.
     
    #3 SwoLy-D, Apr 24, 2006
  4. RocketMan Tex

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    Good choice Jackfruit. That is where I bought my Lexus. You'll love it.
     
    #4 RocketMan Tex, Apr 24, 2006
  5. Dr of Dunk

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    I don't know about turning heads, but either of those vehicles would've been a great choice. Congrats.
     
    #5 Dr of Dunk, Apr 24, 2006
  6. Dubious

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    Choosing a car comes down to boosting your ego as much as you can afford.
     
    #6 Dubious, Apr 24, 2006
  7. Jackfruit

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    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.
     
    #7 Jackfruit, Apr 24, 2006
  8. rrj_gamz

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    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, $$$
     
    #8 rrj_gamz, Apr 24, 2006
  9. gucci888

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    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 +.
     
    #9 gucci888, Apr 24, 2006
  10. huypham

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    FINALLY!

    3 years - 100k miles? what kind of warranty is that? I want to see you average 33k miles a year.
     
    #10 huypham, Apr 24, 2006
  11. Rockets Red Glare

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    It is 3 years or until the car get a total of 100k on it (including the miles that came with it).
     
    #11 Rockets Red Glare, Apr 24, 2006
  12. Dr of Dunk

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    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. :D
     
    #12 Dr of Dunk, Apr 24, 2006
  13. A-Train

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    You says you have to have something wrong with your car in order to eat and drink their stuff? ;)
     
    #13 A-Train, Apr 24, 2006
  14. Jackfruit

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    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.
     
    #14 Jackfruit, Apr 24, 2006
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    Do they have Twix?
     
    #15 ima_drummer2k, Apr 24, 2006
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    i do about 30k a year.
     
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    now i'm in the market. i hate cars. i hate buying cars.
     
    #17 MadMax, Apr 24, 2006
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    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.
     
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  19. Jackfruit

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    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 :)
     
    #19 Jackfruit, Apr 24, 2006
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    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.
     
    #20 J DIDDY, Apr 24, 2006
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