Buy Used Is From Dealer Or Private?

[Starbuk]

Hi all

I'm new to signing up on this forum, but I've been hangin round it for ages now, as I've long considered getting a Lexus IS200, and am now most likely gonna make the plunge very soon.

I just have some questions though, and I'm wondering if you could give me some of your advice.

I know quite a number of you dont fancy the new IS200, but I think it looks pretty special inside and out...I am thinking about getting a Lexus and then, say after 2 years or so, possibly trading up to the New IS.

Now...

I know I can get a used IS for about 2k approx less private than from

a dealer...coupled to the fact that IS's are extremely reliable, a

warranty perhaps in this case isn't...necessary.

Is it better to buy from a dealer and then trade up to the new IS

after 2 yrs on a pcp scheme?

Or buy private for 2k less or so, and then try to part exchange it for

a new IS after 2 yrs.

At the end of the day its not written in stone that i would want the

new IS after 2 yrs given the higher new prices being mentioned. But i

do like the looks of it.

I would be looking to buy an IS in the region of 8.5 to 9.5k

privately, whereas from a dealer I would probably be looking at at least

11-12k.

Also, what year plate should I be looking at in order to maximise residuals after 2 yrs..02 plate?(costs more I know but I can go up a bit)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

[peter026]

Linky

Stella has his for sale, 53 plate

Oh and welcome to the club

[puresilk]

Hi mate

I went to a dealer in Reading and the best price IS200 was Y Reg and around 11K about 6 months ago.

I then went private and got a 99/T with Sat nav and 52K FLSH in black for £7300 and it was in mint condition and still is.

I would go private mate and get a newer one as you can with low mileage and you cant go wrong!

But make sure you know what your looking for when test driving etc get a HPI check done and make sure its mint before you buy!

:zee:

[Adie]

Have a one for sale. :winky: Click the link in my signature