Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not saying new, but probably something 4-5 years old - think Lexus ES or GS sedan. I'm pretty frugal all-around and my last cars have been reflective of that, i.e., Camry, CR-V, Corolla, etc., all of which I drive into the ground. I'm now late 40s and feeling like I want a car that's more luxurious and fun to drive! Plus, I know that I'll have the car for the next 5-8 years, and feel like there are only so many cars in my future at this point. I hope I do it, but will probably end up with another Camry or Accord, lol. Just sharing, thanks.

I apologize in advance as I am a car guy. I cannot fathom how anyone can feel the sense of desire you appear to have for a 5 year old Lexus ES or GS. It's not even like the guilty pleasure of eating leftover pizza. It's like a can of LaCroix that's been left open for a few hours and has gone flat. Upon discovery, you may drink it if you are particularly thirsty, but to desire it?

And yes, Lexus is the LaCroix of luxury cars, and within the Lexus lineup, the ES GS are the least sporty/fun. And like LaCroix, people seem to be willing to pay an absurd amount of money for this level of blandness. No one will look at you driving a Lexus and think "now there's a guy that's enjoying the finer things in life and having a blast."

If you want to have some fun, go get a Civic Si. It will be fun to drive, reliable, and will hold its value well if you do decide to sell it after a few years. If you don't know how to drive a manual, well it's a perfect time to start. Add some spice and variety into your life. Go on an adventure. Buy a helmet and compete in some weekend autocross races. Other fun-yet-frugal cars: Mazda 3, Golf GTI, Mini Cooper.

Heck, go buy a Jeep Wrangler - many many many times more interesting than a Lexus. Do something exciting for a change.

Oh my god....what a stupid response, LOL!!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not saying new, but probably something 4-5 years old - think Lexus ES or GS sedan. I'm pretty frugal all-around and my last cars have been reflective of that, i.e., Camry, CR-V, Corolla, etc., all of which I drive into the ground. I'm now late 40s and feeling like I want a car that's more luxurious and fun to drive! Plus, I know that I'll have the car for the next 5-8 years, and feel like there are only so many cars in my future at this point. I hope I do it, but will probably end up with another Camry or Accord, lol. Just sharing, thanks.

I apologize in advance as I am a car guy. I cannot fathom how anyone can feel the sense of desire you appear to have for a 5 year old Lexus ES or GS. It's not even like the guilty pleasure of eating leftover pizza. It's like a can of LaCroix that's been left open for a few hours and has gone flat. Upon discovery, you may drink it if you are particularly thirsty, but to desire it?

And yes, Lexus is the LaCroix of luxury cars, and within the Lexus lineup, the ES GS are the least sporty/fun. And like LaCroix, people seem to be willing to pay an absurd amount of money for this level of blandness. No one will look at you driving a Lexus and think "now there's a guy that's enjoying the finer things in life and having a blast."

If you want to have some fun, go get a Civic Si. It will be fun to drive, reliable, and will hold its value well if you do decide to sell it after a few years. If you don't know how to drive a manual, well it's a perfect time to start. Add some spice and variety into your life. Go on an adventure. Buy a helmet and compete in some weekend autocross races. Other fun-yet-frugal cars: Mazda 3, Golf GTI, Mini Cooper.

Heck, go buy a Jeep Wrangler - many many many times more interesting than a Lexus. Do something exciting for a change.

Anonymous wrote:I'm not saying new, but probably something 4-5 years old - think Lexus ES or GS sedan. I'm pretty frugal all-around and my last cars have been reflective of that, i.e., Camry, CR-V, Corolla, etc., all of which I drive into the ground. I'm now late 40s and feeling like I want a car that's more luxurious and fun to drive! Plus, I know that I'll have the car for the next 5-8 years, and feel like there are only so many cars in my future at this point. I hope I do it, but will probably end up with another Camry or Accord, lol. Just sharing, thanks.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - yeah I'm thinking a used Lexus GS (not the ES) or maybe used Audi or BMW, though I don't want the reliability problems that would come with those. Sure, a new Camry would have more tech innovations, but it won't drive or handle like a Lexus, BMW, etc.

Test drive these vehicles and be honest with yourself if you, in the type of driving you do day-to-day, will actually notice a difference in "driving and handling" or if you are just believing that because of what you've been told.

Anonymous wrote:Op here - yeah I'm thinking a used Lexus GS (not the ES) or maybe used Audi or BMW, though I don't want the reliability problems that would come with those. Sure, a new Camry would have more tech innovations, but it won't drive or handle like a Lexus, BMW, etc.

Anonymous wrote:Op here - yeah I'm thinking a used Lexus GS (not the ES) or maybe used Audi or BMW, though I don't want the reliability problems that would come with those. Sure, a new Camry would have more tech innovations, but it won't drive or handle like a Lexus, BMW, etc.

Anonymous wrote:I don't think a 5 year old lexus will be much better than a new camry. They have so many updates in the past few years.