I am considering a 2002 SC430 for my beach car(5000 miles per year, mostly local driving). While I am also considering a 2006(for enhancements)for this use.
The local Lexus dealer has a 2002 for sale with 97,000 miles and a complete service record since 2006. It has a clean Carfax and all the body panels have matching #'s. The silver paint is a little faded, but the car has not been detailed. I have driven the car along with driving a '05 and they performed the same. I have not driven a 2006. The difference in price between the '02 and the '06 is around $20,000. The '06 has 27,000 miles and is also at the local dealer. The '06 has a 3 year certified warranty and the '02 has no warranty.
I have the cash to do either car but I am looking for the best long term cost and value since I will keep the car a long time.
Thanks for your input.
