Deal check: used Lexus RX beater

[9benua]

I dont carry collission for cars with less than $10k market value.

[max_g]

@cruiserchuck

Insurance is going to be more expensive on an old beater than on a new car.

Buy a beater that you don’t carry comp or collision for.

[Mjfloyd1]

I’m giving it all she’s got Captain😂

[zaimer]

@cruiserchuck

Insurance is going to be more expensive on an old beater than on a new car.

Not necessarily the case.

[nyccarguy]

Wow! A lot of miles. Did you have to put any work into it or does it need some sort of expensive upcoming maintenance?

[cheapdad00]

@Tomecki1911

Dont do it. We got (for the teen) 2016 volvo xc60 premier with 90k miles for $9000 from cars.com in PA, small used car dealer. Seek similar.

I’m cross shopping the same vehicle for my daughter. How do you like the one you bought? Any oil burning issues - I hear that is a problem on the early 2.0L Drive-E engines on the 2015.5 and 2016s.

[BYGFEET]

Watch this guy on YouTube for Lexus/Toyota cars… he says 2010 and 2011 had some issues. I always search my local CL ads for an RX or ES/GS 350 Lexus and refer to his videos for when I’m ready to execute a purchase

Best and Worst Toyota and Lexus Models for Reliability in 2023

[trism]

I don’t know it this is a factor for you (and I have zero interest in debating the topic), but according to the manufacturer, our '08 RX Suckmobile requires premium fuel.

[jeisensc]

@trism

our '08 RX Suckmobile requires premium fuel

I know you are over your poofy Lexus, but that generation is indestructible provided one drives it 500+ miles/year to keep the mechanicals lubricated.

@yajiw

What’s your pick for a 10k beater?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&sortType=BEST_MATCH&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2077#listing=381394675/NONE/DEFAULT

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&sortType=BEST_MATCH&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2077#listing=380181761/NONE/DEFAULT

So ugly but like a tardis is bigger on the inside, safe/reliable, sips reg gas, carplay/aa

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?maxAccidents=0&zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&hideFrameDamaged=true&hideFleet=true&sortDir=ASC&hideLemon=true&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&ratings=1&sortType=PRICE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2920&hideTheft=true#listing=373552131/NONE/DEFAULT

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?maxAccidents=0&zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&hideFrameDamaged=true&hideFleet=true&sortDir=ASC&hideLemon=true&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&ratings=1&sortType=PRICE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2920&hideTheft=true#listing=373552131/NONE/DEFAULT

Safe choices

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?maxAccidents=0&zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&hideFrameDamaged=true&hideFleet=true&sortDir=ASC&hideLemon=true&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&ratings=1&sortType=PRICE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2720&hideTheft=true#listing=379661461/NONE/DEFAULT

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?maxAccidents=0&zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&hideFrameDamaged=true&hideFleet=true&sortDir=ASC&hideLemon=true&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&ratings=1&sortType=PRICE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2278&hideTheft=true#listing=380637557/NONE/DEFAULT

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?maxAccidents=0&zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&hideFrameDamaged=true&hideFleet=true&sortDir=ASC&hideLemon=true&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&ratings=1&sortType=PRICE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2278&hideTheft=true#listing=380905963/NONE/DEFAULT

I can smell the interior of this car through the screen but it will go forever

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?maxAccidents=0&zip=12801&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&hideFrameDamaged=true&hideFleet=true&sortDir=ASC&hideLemon=true&sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&distance=500&ratings=1&sortType=PRICE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d16&hideTheft=true#listing=376053601/NONE/DEFAULT

[max_g]

@cheapdad00

@Tomecki1911

Dont do it. We got (for the teen) 2016 volvo xc60 premier with 90k miles for $9000 from cars.com in PA, small used car dealer. Seek similar.

I’m cross shopping the same vehicle for my daughter. How do you like the one you bought? Any oil burning issues - I hear that is a problem on the early 2.0L Drive-E engines on the 2015.5 and 2016s.

Cheapdads don’t buy used Volvos

[cheapdad00]

@max_g

Cheapdads don’t buy used Volvos

. Contemplating getting an XC60 or 90 lease for my wife to replace her QX50 over the next couple of months. Buying a used one for my daughter would qualify me for loyalty (and would be an easier sell to my wife than buying a 20 yr old Saab for $250 to qualify).

[yajiw]

The Lexus ended up selling within a few hours of me declining. Used market for RX is still strong.

[yajiw]

man these all seem so crappy. Maybe I’ll just buy a new civic/corolla or a bike lol.

[9benua]

Volvo - used, high miles, out of warranty. You’ll pay when it’s time for maintenance/repair.

[9benua]

https://www.mulaautogroup.com/details/used-2003-lexus-es-300/100902197

[cheapdad00]

@9benua

Volvo - used, high miles, out of warranty. You’ll pay when it’s time for maintenance/repair.

I will do most/all of the maintenance/repair myself (outside of engine/transmission rebuilds) - so that doesnt concern me much. A vehicle that needs a new engine/transmission concerns me more.

[max_g]

@cheapdad00

Buying a used one for my daughter would qualify me for loyalty

Idk… loyalty is only $1,000-1,500 depending on the new model, IIRC. Not worth it.

[max_g]

In this price range OP is much better off buying private party with a PPI and ideally some documented maintenance history from the owner.

Vs paying retail plus some unknown doc fee or “price is only for those who finance with our usurious interest rate”as well as unknown maintenance history

[nyccarguy]

The lack of preventative maintenance is usually what leads to the “engine/transmission rebuilds.”

[cheapdad00]

@max_g

Idk… loyalty is only $1,000-1,500 depending on the new model, IIRC. Not worth it.

For March $2k on an XC90 and $2500 on an XC60. Might be worth it if you are already shopping the brand’s vehicles and have a need for the older vehicle for a child to drive.