So new '07 or used Gen 4??????? (Not a Gen5 fan, sorry) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

redgtxdi · 03-25-2006, 01:58 PM

I am feeling reeeeeally tempted right now after test driving the '07 last night, but after having some paint work done on my '98 recently, and as good as it's been running lately (even at 115,000 miles it's getting the best gas mileage of its life right now)......I'm definitely loving my Gen4 as much as ever.

Good, used Gen4's run around $5-$8K. A new '07 LE I-4 runs around $20-$22K.

What does the extra $12-$14K get you???

(Things that make you go.......Hmmmmmmmm!)

caveman017 · 03-25-2006, 02:25 PM

A new car

articledon · 03-25-2006, 03:02 PM

That is a judgement call only you could make. Your asking us if you should buy a 5 year old car for 8,000 or a new car for 22$. I have some questions for you.

do you want a new car?
can you afford a new car if you want one?
is money an issue in this process?
do you like old cars?
how much do you want to spend on a car?
what is your main reason for getting another car?

ask yourself these questions and come up with an answer for your self.

the extra 12- 14$ thou gets you the good feeling of having a new car. The four cylinder camry should perform the same. slight boost on horse power but more weight to carry.

redgtxdi · 03-25-2006, 04:28 PM

do you want a new car? Always
can you afford a new car if you want one? Yes
is money an issue in this process? Yes
do you like old cars? Some
how much do you want to spend on a car? As little as possible
what is your main reason for getting another car? Reliability, safety & smell

ask yourself these questions and come up with an answer for your self. Still undecided

the extra 12- 14$ thou gets you the good feeling of having a new car. That's an expensive feeling!

I'm gonna guess there's more to it than that!

Obelix · 03-25-2006, 05:41 PM

Dont fix it until its broken

drive until this one dies and then get the brand new one

leasaunce · 03-25-2006, 07:15 PM

GEN 4 Camyrs are really good. My Camry bought it in 1998 and after 8yrs and counting still going like new. no major problem whatsoever other than the small things like spring and struts problem (easily fix). heaps of aftermarket parts. but with the 07 since they're new might be harder to find aftermarket parts

but if i were you i would get the 07, as its new and bigger interior (looks bigger to me)

Goodluck!

redgtxdi · 03-25-2006, 08:10 PM

Hmmmmm...........one vote *for*.............one vote *against*!!!

Yes, it is definitely bigger!! The XLE V6 I drove felt almost no different than a new Avalon!! Amazing how far the Camry has come!!!!!!

***AmanO*** · 03-26-2006, 03:09 AM

See if you can fid a 00-01 XLE with 50-60K.

Alloy · 03-26-2006, 09:57 AM

07, just like newer things.

amphipri0n · 03-26-2006, 10:37 AM

go with the '07, why? everything from improved ride quality (anti-vibration subframe as of gen5), safety advances, power, and technology! !technology!

Tarzan · 03-26-2006, 06:03 PM

Keep with the oldskool Gen4. I assume that your gen4 is paid for now. Even if you can afford to fiance it, is it worth an extra bill of $500-$700 per month? Unless you can pay cash for it, I say don't buy it.

Phat Devil · 03-26-2006, 06:38 PM

Ummmmmmm the extra 12-14k can include a very reliable turbocharged camry =D AND you'll still have change after that.

I'd go that over the 07 any day!

xmikeyx · 03-26-2006, 07:13 PM

It's YOUR money, YOU decide what YOU want to do with it, whether it is buying a new car, saving it, or using it towards something else. Some people are going to say keep the car you have now and others are going to say get the new car. It's a decision that only you can make as one of the posters above already stated.

CamNub · 03-26-2006, 07:31 PM

Wait a year. Usually the first year hasn't been completely tweaked yet. Get an 08 and save your pennies.

Edit: You only have 115k miles. Thats nothing, you can easily go another 50k at least.