Dear All,

Please help me with analysis for decision making amongst these cars

All Nigerian used
Budget of 1.6m - 1.7m

2008 c300 benz
2008 GS 350 lexus
2008 Is 250 lexus


Thank you for your time

You did not state what tops ur priority in a car......fuel economy....reliability, cost of parts.also state if u are a first time car user.Also if u have bad roads.but I feel ur budget get as e be fr those cars.if I wana pick,na lexus350

Adeoyem:
Dear All,

Please help me with analysis for decision making amongst these cars

All Nigerian used
Budget of 1.6m - 1.7m

2008 c300 benz
2008 GS 350 lexus
2008 Is 250 lexus

Thank you for your time

Delete the IS250.

Adeoyem:
Dear All,

Please help me with analysis for decision making amongst these cars

All Nigerian used
Budget of 1.6m - 1.7m

2008 c300 benz
2008 GS 350 lexus
2008 Is 250 lexus

Thank you for your time

You want to hear the truth.

With this budget you will get into trouble.

Step down the year and run along with a 2006 Is250.

asamwababy:


You want to hear the truth.

With this budget you will get into trouble.

Step down the year and run along with a 2006 Is250.

With the is250 he'll run into hot water

asamwababy:


You want to hear the truth.

With this budget you will get into trouble.

Step down the year and run along with a 2006 Is250.

Thanks for your response.

I learnt the IS version from 2007 downwards have issues. That's why I am considering a higher year version

Aaaaarghmed:
You did not state what tops ur priority in a car......fuel economy....reliability, cost of parts.also state if u are a first time car user.Also if u have bad roads.but I feel ur budget get as e be fr those cars.if I wana pick,na lexus350

Thanks for your response.

No, not a first time user. I've once used a Lexus RX330

I'm considering these Indices:

Fuel economy
Availability and cost of spare parts
Little bit of luxury and ruggedness

Thanks

weyreypey:

With the is250 he'll run into hot water

Thanks for your response.

I take 'hot water' to mean trouble too, right?

What's your advice please?

GS or ES

Adeoyem:


Thanks for your response.

I take 'hot water' to mean trouble too, right?

What's your advice please?

With this Coro economy, hold on to your cash don't make any purchase now.

When things bite harder, people will sell things lower to survive.

A 1.7m C300. Haha.

weyreypey:
GS or ES

LEXUS GS 350

sultaan:
With this Coro economy, hold on to your cash don't make any purchase now.

When things bite harder, people will sell things lower to survive.

Thank you sir. I'd consider that

In case no one has told you, the only car your budget will be able to buy is an IS250.

tunde

u are on a roll o

quoting urself

poster

is250

enjoy

Adeoyem:


Thanks for your response.

No, not a first time user. I've once used a Lexus RX330

I'm considering these Indices:

Fuel economy
Availability and cost of spare parts
Little bit of luxury and ruggedness

Thanks

you can't be considering availability of parts and be looking at an IS250. You know GS is a 3.5 litre engine and you seek fuel economy. Finally, these cars you mentioned as naija used will be more of a nightmare in my opinion. Unless you are very sure of maintenance history. And the prices you mention, are not feasible for good Nigerian used of those cars. Finally, your considerations and your wants do not have any relationship. Re evaluate your considerations or change your wants.
NB: I have all the cars you mentioned, but tokunbo.

Adeoyem:

Thanks for your response.

I learnt the IS version from 2007 downwards have issues. That's why I am considering a higher year version

they have no issues. Parts are pricey

sultaan:
With this Coro economy, hold on to your cash don't make any purchase now.

When things bite harder, people will sell things lower to survive.

you are right. However, dollar is going up. Prices of commodities will go up too

chukel:
you are right. However, dollar is going up. Prices of commodities will go up too.

9ja used is coming down. Dollar is going nowhere. It's a global recession

chukel:
they have no issues. Parts are pricey

They have quite a number of issues which I highlighted somewhere..



https://www.nairaland.com/5793109/advice-lexus-best-car-buy#88481900

diportivo:
tunde

u are on a roll o

quoting urself

poster

is250

enjoy

E surprise me sef.

weyreypey:

They have quite a number of issues which I highlighted somewhere..



https://www.nairaland.com/5793109/advice-lexus-best-car-buy#88481900

I have read them. Those are not valid and don't cut across all the production. You can't use one or two people's problems to make a generalisation. Akin to same thing we have been saying here. First about the dashboard, it's not peculiar to IS250. Camry 07 to 09, Lexus RX330 and 350 of same body, Avalon 05- 07, Lexus ES350, Lexus GX470 all have cracking and melting dashboards. Infiniti fx is not excluded. All those other issues mentioned are not gotten across board on all IS250. That car is a great car with all the gadgets packed in it. Engine and transmission are very good.

chukel:
I have read them. Those are not valid and don't cut across all the production. You can't use one or two people's problems to make a generalisation. Akin to same thing we have been saying here. First about the dashboard, it's not peculiar to IS250. Camry 07 to 09, Lexus RX330 and 350 of same body, Avalon 05- 07, Lexus ES350, Lexus GX470 all have cracking and melting dashboards. Infiniti fx is not excluded. All those other issues mentioned are not gotten across board on all IS250. That car is a great car with all the gadgets packed in it. Engine and transmission are very good.

unfortunately those issues are inevitable and some very expensive. I for one may run amok in such plagued cars,

Adeoyem:
Dear All,

Please help me with analysis for decision making amongst these cars

All Nigerian used
Budget of 1.6m - 1.7m

2008 c300 benz
2008 GS 350 lexus
2008 Is 250 lexus


Thank you for your time

Thank you everyone for your candid opinions on this.

Seeing that I don't stand a good chance with any of the listed cars above, I ask you good people:

With the same budget of 1.6m - 1.7m, can I get a good deal for either

2008/09 camry toyota
2008/09 corolla toyota

If yes, which do you recommend with the following indices:

-Fuel economy
-Availability of affordable parts
-Ruggedness

Adeoyem:


Thank you everyone for your candid opinions on this.

Seeing that I don't stand a good chance with any of the listed cars above, I ask you good people:

With the same budget of 1.6m - 1.7m, can I get a good deal for either

2008/09 camry toyota
2008/09 corolla toyota

If yes, which do you recommend with the following indices:

-Fuel economy
-Availability of affordable parts
-Ruggedness

Don't you have any taste or purpose for which you need the car?
No person should be seeking the Camry and Corolla as options for each other!

Ruggedness Toyota Landcruiser/4runner

Fuel economy Corolla

Affordable parts... No serious difference.


NOW LISTEN THE COROLLA IS AN ENDANGERED CAR... IT IS READILY STOLEN OR LOOTED... The Camry has melting dashboard issues.... Very terrible. It also has engine oil consumption issues... Note both issues are inevitable... and for the two any peke na new engine..


Copied from above: First about the dashboard, it's not peculiar to IS250. Camry 07 to 09, Lexus RX330 and 350 of same body, Avalon 05- 07, Lexus ES350, Lexus GX470 all have cracking and melting dashboards. Infiniti fx is not excluded.

Adeoyem:


Thank you everyone for your candid opinions on this.

Seeing that I don't stand a good chance with any of the listed cars above, I ask you good people:

With the same budget of 1.6m - 1.7m, can I get a good deal for either

2008/09 camry toyota
2008/09 corolla toyota

If yes, which do you recommend with the following indices:

-Fuel economy
-Availability of affordable parts
-Ruggedness

now your considerations and match tally. I assume you still talking about Nigerian used. For that amount, you will have change. I know you can get a toks 2007/2008 Camry for 2m. Please save more and complete it. I think same can go for 09 corolla. Remember 08 is different from 09. Finally, considering your indices, 09 corolla takes it. All the best

weyreypey:

9ja used is coming down. Dollar is going nowhere. It's a global recession

I really don't need to reply you on this. Today dollar is 430. Custom has raised their exchange rate from 326 to 361. Naira has officially been devalued. Do you still maintain your stand?

you're right. oil is down, nothing to defend the naira ....

chukel:
I really don't need to reply you on this. Today dollar is 430. Custom has raised their exchange rate from 326 to 361. Naira has officially been devalued. Do you still maintain your stand?