Help me choose!

[Velogas]

'03 105k mi, TB @ 96k, navi, AHC, perfect stock condition. Grey/Tan $18,900

'01 78k mi, dealer serviced, no nav, AHC, perfect condition, black/grey $15,000

DD duties, camping, really no wheeling. Pulling pop-up camper occasionally.

 

[RND1]

Good prices! Go for the '03 - 5sp tranny, side curtain airbags, 18 in wheels, nicer gauges and interior switch gear.

 

[maxse01]

^^ agreed

Having had both, the 5 speed in itself is worth some extra coin.

 

[Velogas]

It's so freaking clean too. Forgot to say: both are LX's.

 

[maxse01]

Mention of AHC on an 01 and 03 made me know you were talking about LX since the LC didn't get that until 06.

 

[TXLX100]

Either. 2003 if it's in the budget and has had good maintenance.

 

[bozncsurf]

Think of them as being $2900 different in price instead of $3900 as the 03 already had the TB / WP 90k service - while the 01 will need it in a year from now (if you drive 1k miles a month)

I also like the dash upgrade in the 03

GL

 

[BMWSTOY]

I want newer, so will you.

 

[sPaulp]

No brainier, '03 any day of the week and twice on Sunday's. You won't regret it. 105k miles on these rigs is barely broken in.

 

[SWUtah]

Any rust on either one?

 

[patrickfinley]

Go with the 03, especially if it's had the Timing Belt done. Lots of nice refinements in the 03+

 

[mikeLTU]

03 you'll love it.

 

[oftpiste]

105k on the '03 for that price is a good deal. My '03 with 125k (timing belt done) was $17,500 2 years ago.

 

[Velogas]

03 it is! Should pick it up tuesday. No rust on either, KS and OK all their lives.

 

[NC-Grayson]

I'm a loner, I say go for the 01. Based on the facts given I'd take "dealer serviced" over "perfect stock condition". Mileage is somewhat irrelevant, but 78k would be sweet just because. Not to mention youd be saving money to put towards goodies, and you wouldn't have potential nav issues/upgrades/etc.

 

[Velogas]

plot thickens....

Found another '03 identical to the above + nightvision. $17,900, but might have light undercarriage rust. 99k mi and 90k service is done.

Located 20mi from the other '03

 

[Velogas]

Also already has new AT tires

 

[maxse01]

Night vision is kind of irrelevant if you're going to do a front bumper eventually. If you're going to keep it stock and you like that stuff, go for it.

Personally, I had night vision on my 2010 BMW 550i and I only used the camera a handful of times. Seemed like more of a distraction to me than an aid.

 

[RND1]

I would check out both and buy the one in better condition and service history.

 

[m3roar]

Theres a pretty sweet 05 LC here in houston on Craigslist. Its my favorite color and options are better than my 03.