Car totaled, any dealers here?

[jinjuku]

I'm ok first off. Got t-boned by a red light runner...

Looking used luxury (Genesis, Lexus, Infiniti). ~@25K.

 

[TankTop5]

20 years in auto sales (4 years out). Hands down I would recommend a used Lexus as that’s what I personally buy and drive. Funny thing about used luxury vehicles is the higher you go in the lineup the faster they depreciate which is great when buying used, not so much for the first owner.

Tell me a little about your needs and preferences in a vehicle and I can make recommendations from there.

Almost anything on a used Lexus can be worked on at a Toyota dealership. Not the case with Genesis or Infinity. I’m not personally a fan of CVT transmissions and that’s all that’s available on Infinity. The Genesis will develop rattles and squeaks as it ages much faster than the others. Sorry but it’s a pet peeve of mine for a luxury vehicles to sound like a rattle can every time you hit a bump.

 

[Mikado463]

Good news is you're ok, hopefully they throw the book at the jerk that t-boned you !

As for vehicle selection of the three mentioned, I agree with Tank. With that being said, I'm a BMW fan, I buy and drive used CPO, currently driving a '23 X5 MSport. Couldn't be happier.......

 

[Cos]

Good news is you're ok, hopefully they throw the book at the jerk that t-boned you !

As for vehicle selection of the three mentioned, I agree with Tank. With that being said, I'm a BMW fan, I buy and drive used CPO, currently driving a '23 X5 MSport. Couldn't be happier.......

My last 5 cars were all BMWs, I also think as far as SUVs go you would need to step up to at least an X5 if you are looking for a luxuy ride, as then tend to be on the sportier side. I lease, have owned 00 BMW 323i 09 335xi 18 X3M 21 X5M40, currently driving 24 M440i 4 Series Coupe. Currently in the process of trading in early for a 26 X5M if I can get the right deal.

CPO program is great with BMW as they pretty much cover everything except maintiance (which can be expensive). Though you do have options to upgrade your warranty.

If your looking for a softer ride, not my first choice.

 

[Trebdp83]

Yikes, sorry about the car. Glad you are well. Moved on from European cars myself to a used Lexus. You cannot argue with their record as the most reliable line of cars made for many years.

 

[j_garcia]

Glad to hear you are OK.

Lexus / Toyota are no longer #1 in reliability. Subaru has displaced them. That said, our Lexus has been the most problem free car I have ever owned. It is now 15 years old and has held up extremely well; no rattles/squeaks, no worn out hardware and still super quiet.

 

[trochetier]

Lightly used Acura may be another choice. I owned two of them new, virtually trouble free 12 years each. I found them ergonomically more comfortable than Lexus and the fit and finish bit more elegant. If you drive a lot then a hybrid may be worth the extra spend.

 

[jinjuku]

20 years in auto sales (4 years out). Hands down I would recommend a used Lexus as that’s what I personally buy and drive. Funny thing about used luxury vehicles is the higher you go in the lineup the faster they depreciate which is great when buying used, not so much for the first owner.

Tell me a little about your needs and preferences in a vehicle and I can make recommendations from there.

Almost anything on a used Lexus can be worked on at a Toyota dealership. Not the case with Genesis or Infinity. I’m not personally a fan of CVT transmissions and that’s all that’s available on Infinity. The Genesis will develop rattles and squeaks as it ages much faster than the others. Sorry but it’s a pet peeve of mine for a luxury vehicles to sound like a rattle can every time you hit a bump.

Highway cruiser, plush ride over 'dynamics', top shelf audio (of course), quite cabin, low fatigue. Low maintenance cost.

I keep seeing BMW pop up. Not interested in the ongoing expense they can develop. Merc and VW are not in consideration.

 

[Mikado463]

I've got a nice C5 Corvette, ZO6 I'll sell you ........

 

[jinjuku]

My last 5 cars were all BMWs, I also think as far as SUVs go you would need to step up to at least an X5 if you are looking for a luxuy ride, as then tend to be on the sportier side. I lease, have owned 00 BMW 323i 09 335xi 18 X3M 21 X5M40, currently driving 24 M440i 4 Series Coupe. Currently in the process of trading in early for a 26 X5M if I can get the right deal.

CPO program is great with BMW as they pretty much cover everything except maintiance (which can be expensive). Though you do have options to upgrade your warranty.

If your looking for a softer ride, not my first choice.

I'm very much over 'driver dynamics'. It's why Infiniti is lower on my list. I would consider a QX80 but they are a bit too large I think but I believe they are very bang for the buck used.

 

[jinjuku]

Any tips on price negotiation for used? What's a reasonable % because I don't know if I should go by what their ask is.

 

[Mikado463]

NEVER settle for asking price...........

plenty of guidance online. Buying from a dealer ? start at 10%

 

[j_garcia]

NEVER settle for asking price...........

plenty of guidance online. Buying from a dealer ? start at 10%

They buy used cars extremely low and then mark them up from what KBB/Edmunds says they're worth. So yes, never take asking.

 

[Mikado463]

They buy used cars extremely low and then mark them up from what KBB/Edmunds says they're worth. So yes, never take asking.

yep, the $$ is made on used car sales....