Just like RX300 second hand values will take a hit when the RX350 appears.
I recommend the RX400h-it is fast 0-60 in 7.4 sec,and if you want you can get very reasonable mileage.
Sure,technology is advancing all the time,and there will be second,third and fourth generations of Lexus synergy drive coming,but,even so,the RX400h is a great car and relatively rare,which,I believe,will keep second hand values up.If you use that argument,why don't we just wait for Hydrogen cell technology to become mainstream,as that will make the ICE redundant,since all cars with petrol and diesel engines will take a huge hit on second hand values?
Anyway I bought the car because I liked it,so I'm not too bothered about retained values.It's a briliant car!!!!! :D
Thanks for the article Sebastian.
Without wanting to stray to far off topic,
It's a dilema when parting with so much cash as I'm always wandering what's round the corner in terms of next generation cars and whilst I accept a car will always depreciate nor do I want to pour money down the drain . For the moment the RX400h is my first choice but I would like to see a few subtle changes and if they are imminent then I may hang off a while. Maybe I should start a new topic to cover the 2008 model as it would appear there's an interest and may help my decision. Like the saying goes "I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure". :duh: