Debating on buying a 2005 RL
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Debating on buying a 2005 RL
I have two choices - both 2005
1. with 34k miles for $23k or
2. with 74k miles for $17k
I am not sure what the cost of ownership for a 2005 TL is. I did find some numbers on google. I am leaning on the one with 74k miles due to the 6 grand i can save. Is the low miles really worth it on the other one. I am not able to make up my mind. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Kumar
1. with 34k miles for $23k or
2. with 74k miles for $17k
I am not sure what the cost of ownership for a 2005 TL is. I did find some numbers on google. I am leaning on the one with 74k miles due to the 6 grand i can save. Is the low miles really worth it on the other one. I am not able to make up my mind. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kumar
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I would personally buy the one with 74K miles. Cheaper to buy, and 74K miles on a 3 year old car; it's probably mostly hwy miles anyway. I'd rather save the $$$.
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I would look more at condition than anything else....if the higher mileage one is in better shape, you can surmise it was probably better kept mechanically too. I would look at condition more than the mileage.
If condition is neglible between the two, than drive each one and see if you can tell a difference. How many miles a year do you drive. The drivetrain on these cars will last 200k easy with proper care.
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If condition is neglible between the two, than drive each one and see if you can tell a difference. How many miles a year do you drive. The drivetrain on these cars will last 200k easy with proper care.
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Thank you Chris. The condition is comparable between the two. They both drive the same. The one with 74k miles will need new tires though asap which would be mean $1200 immediately out of the pocket. I hear the tires are very expensive on the rl.
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x2 my dads got an '05 rl which has had both doors repainted because of oxidized paint. didn't pay a penny for any of the work b/c of the warrenty.
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Congrats on your choice! I would've gone with the one with fewer miles, but I understand the need to save $$$ in this economy. We've got at least one guy on this site who's got 200k on his RL with VERY few problems, so a car with that mileage is not a big deal.
+3 on the extended warranty, though, because of the electonics.
+3 on the extended warranty, though, because of the electonics.
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Congrats on your choice! I would've gone with the one with fewer miles, but I understand the need to save $$$ in this economy. We've got at least one guy on this site who's got 200k on his RL with VERY few problems, so a car with that mileage is not a big deal.
+3 on the extended warranty, though, because of the electonics.
+3 on the extended warranty, though, because of the electonics.
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