Old shape Lexus IS 200 Sport or New Golf GTI

nam · 21 Jan 2006 at 15:41

Hi,

I am considering part exchanging my 53 plate yaris t-sport for either the lexus is200 or a new shape golf GTI.

Question is Which car will hold its residual value longer over 2-3 years ? and how much should i get for my car which has only 12K miles and was registered in 2004 ?

nam · 21 Jan 2006 at 15:54

Fusion said:
You're thinking of dropping 18k on the old shape IS?

I thought you'd be comparing the new IS with the current Golf GTI.

New IS is 26K, i am trying to get the best avaliable p/x on my current car so i won't have to spend that amount

nam · 21 Jan 2006 at 16:06

Fusion said:
New IS 250 is £22,400 on the road, 220D is £22,200 and they're prices straight from Lexus, before you consider brokers and dealer discounts. Just think that it's a lot of money for the old shape. The Golf will hold its value better, for sure.

i did go to the local dealer and all new is models shown were at 26-32K, maybe down to the extras that were included. Either way its above my budget. I did think the Golf will hold its value better but is that down to the particular model golf you buy i.e GTI rather than basic model ?

nam · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:20

The lexus is shown above was on the last of the old shape so has all the options, sat nav etc,rear parking sensors. I don't think the golf gti even comes close with std kit. . So GTI will most likely be 22K with leather, rear parking etc..

Does anyone know if i should be pushing the dealer to get more for my part exchange or should i be trying to get more of a discount on the new car ?

nam · 22 Jan 2006 at 14:14

[TW]Fox said:
Why don't you spend your £18k on a decent small exec - you could afford a really quite nice 330d Sport or something.

i have not been able to find a decent petrol BMW for under 18K with low mileage (under 20K) and is less than 2 years old. BMW's tend to be overpriced for the std kit they come with. Atm its either lexus or golf GTI.

nam · 22 Jan 2006 at 14:17

Morba said:
the shape of the old is200 is very nice, was tempted by one before i bought the focus.
not been in the new gti so cant compare it.

thought about a new focus st?

Have looked at focus ST, excellent features for the price (although Still awaiting a test drive from a local dealer). Only concerb is depreciation. Ford will depreciate quicker than Golf and lexus and may only be worth 30% of inital value after 3 years..

nam · 23 Jan 2006 at 18:29

Fusion said:
Why must it come with less than 20,000 miles?

There are loads of 3 and 5 series you'll be able to bag for your budget.

never trusted higher mileage cars, just the way i am. Ideally like to have a car with under 10K mileage which i can keep for 2 years and then sell-on and still get a very good return

nam · 23 Jan 2006 at 18:33

Morba said:
some fords ie mondeos.
look at 3 year old RS and see wether its now selling for 30% of original price ;]

you don't own a Ford RS do you ? , from what i read at ffoc forums they believe the ST will be at 8K after 2 Years.