I'm in the market for a new LC and noticed on the Toyota site there are a few 2016's still available in my region in the colors that I want. What I haven't been able to find is the differences between 16 and 17 model years. Are there any/many differences or should I save some $$ and go for the 16?
Differences between 2016 and 2017 200's?
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The 16's are definitely older.
I looked at both. If there are differences it would be an internal sort of part that Toyota updated in their continuing quality program.
I think the answer can be situational: my wife wanted the '17 (pure emotional newness factor) and I wanted the '16 ($$). She won.
Now if you trade in every two years, then depreciation based on model year might make up the $$ Difference. Around me I have seen a couple of sales for new '16 and '17 model years that were only about $2K apart.
For what it's worth the fleet manager at my local dealer says the specs for the '18 model are unchanged, but admitted there could be interior/exterior cosmetics as that doesn't get sent out to the dealers until later in the year.
I think the answer can be situational: my wife wanted the '17 (pure emotional newness factor) and I wanted the '16 ($$). She won.
Now if you trade in every two years, then depreciation based on model year might make up the $$ Difference. Around me I have seen a couple of sales for new '16 and '17 model years that were only about $2K apart.
For what it's worth the fleet manager at my local dealer says the specs for the '18 model are unchanged, but admitted there could be interior/exterior cosmetics as that doesn't get sent out to the dealers until later in the year.
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Thanks!
I knew there where major updates in 16 but couldn't find any info on anything new for 17.
It won't be an emotional choice, it will come down to $$, but 2k would not be a big enough savings to get a 16 over 17.
I knew there where major updates in 16 but couldn't find any info on anything new for 17.
It won't be an emotional choice, it will come down to $$, but 2k would not be a big enough savings to get a 16 over 17.
I've got 2017 a couple of months a go. I looked at 2016 too but did not have the color in my area, except for a used one. It was too pricey for the miles (10k) and the interior was way to roughed up. I don't think the previous owner really cared to much for it.
No difference between the two so if you can save some $$$ and like the color I'd go for it...
No difference between the two so if you can save some $$$ and like the color I'd go for it...