I am at the crossroads of making a choice between Lexus ES300 (2002), 194,600miles and Hyundai Elantra 2011, 112,463miles.

What I like in the Lexus will be the high quality build and reliability and my concern as as now will be the fuel consumption of the 3.0L V6 motor of 14.701 L/100km.

Then for the Hyundai Elantra, what I admire about it should be the economic 1.8L motor with acclaimed 8.4L/100km fuel consumption rating. But I do not know much about the durability and cost of spare parts.

Both cars are expected from USA.
I may not factor what ought to be the most vital consideration when one aims at cars apart from focus on fuel consumption and engine mileage, that's why I humbly now present to this wonderful forum to solicit for superior advice on best option amongst the two.
Purpose: Daily use to commute to work (Civil service middle level) and then shopping and church at weekends. Events: I seldom attend, maybe 5 times yearly.
Total mileage per year is about 10,000miles (based on my past 6 years movement record).
So, based on my profile above, I am sure you may comment keeping an eye on:
- Cost of spare parts (and extent of availability)
- Mechanics' relative understanding of how to diagnose and fix.
- How rugged or durable the engine, body, interior and suspension are.
- Any technical or performance issues peculiar to each of them
- Your experience in using them.

The corresponding links and pixs attached for closer examination and advice.

LEXUS' link
https://www.copart.com/lot/33691142

HYUNDAI
https://www.copart.com/lot/46741722

Hello folks, pls comment. Thanks in advance.

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Here in the picture, Hyundai is at 112.463 miles against your 114

aeu1:
I am at the crossroads of making a choice between Lexus ES300 (2002), 194,600miles and Hyundai Elantra 2011, 124,000miles.

What I like in the Lexus will be the high quality build and reliability and my concern as as now will be the fuel consumption of the 3.0L V6 motor of 14.701 L/100km.

Then for the Hyundai Elantra, what I admire about it should be the economic 1.8L motor with acclaimed 8.4L/100km fuel consumption rating. But I do not know much about the durability and cost of spare parts.

Both cars are expected from USA.
I may not factor what ought to be the most vital consideration when one aims at cars apart from focus on fuel consumption and engine mileage, that's why I humbly now present to this wonderful forum to solicit for superior advice on best option amongst the two.
Purpose: Daily use to commute to work (Civil service middle level) and then shopping and church at weekends. Events: I seldom attend, maybe 5 times yearly.
Total mileage per year is about 10,000miles (based on my past 6 years movement record).
So, based on my profile above, I am sure you may comment keeping an eye on:
- Cost of spare parts (and extent of availability)
- Mechanics' relative understanding of how to diagnose and fix.
- How rugged or durable the engine, body, interior and suspension are.
- Any technical or performance issues peculiar to each of them
- Your experience in using them.

The corresponding links and pixs attached for closer examination and advice.

LEXUS' link
https://www.copart.com/lot/33691142

HYUNDAI
https://www.copart.com/lot/46741722

Hello folks, pls comment. Thanks in advance.

The lexus should get the pick because you live in Nigeria, mechanics will be more comfortable working on it, spare parts available but abit pricey. Besides it's the better built car. over look the fuel ratings you can't have it all ..

PS: owning the lexus will make you have irritating, unwanted and unnecessary interactions with the NPF

Take the Hyundai Elantra 2011, more recent modern tech and safety features. I see no comparison here cos that Lexus is too old, if you are to get a Lexus get the es350

Noted and corrected. Thanks

homeboy205:


Here in the picture, Hyundai is at 112.463 miles against your 114

Actually, from what I studied, the engine 1MZ-FE is same as the V6 versions of Toyota Camry Orobo, Tiny Light Envelope light, and Big for Nothing and then 1994–2004 Toyota Avalon, 1997–2002 Toyota Sienna, etc. So, I don't think the engine parts commands an exotic price except for the body parts - which is not interchangeable with the common Toyota parts.
I do sincerely appreciate your profound comments - sir. God bless you.

ehmmy11:


The lexus should get the pick because you live in Nigeria, mechanics will be more comfortable working on it, spare parts available but abit pricey. Besides it's the better built car. over look the fuel ratings you can't have it all ..

PS: owning the lexus will make you have irritating, unwanted and unnecessary interactions with the NPF

goldtube:
Take the Hyundai Elantra 2011, more recent modern tech and safety features. I see no comparison here cos that Lexus is too old, if you are to get a Lexus get the es350

Thanks Man for your advice.

More inputs pls

Get the Hyundai Elantra.

Just so you know, you will pay 1.8million to clear the Lexus.

Doesn't seem to me like you have a choice.

Itsrm:

Doesn't seem to me like you have a choice.

Please can you step down so that I can really understand your point;
Which of them are you referring to ?

aeu1:

Please can you step down so that I can really understand your point;
Which of them are you referring to ?

When the Lexus gets to Nigeria, the cost of clearing it at the port is 1.8 million as against 900k for the Elantra.

That's why I think you don't have a choice. The hyundai is the reasonable option

Guy you are comparing 2011 to a 2002 car. Just because a Lexus is written on it abi?

I’m sorry but this comparison is dumb.


You compare a 2003 Lexus to a 2011 Elantra??

Please go for Elantra! No competition

Smithkline200:
I’m sorry but this comparison is dumb.


You compare a 2003 Lexus to a 2011 Elantra??

Please go for Elantra! No competition

I have to ask because I don't claim expertise on subjects outside my competencies: There had been long standing impression:-
- that Japanese cars are far superior to Korean - that Lexus is an upscale version of Toyota.
- that Hyundai materials are not rugged and
- there was a time where Korean car parts were to expensive and limited.
- I'm aware that some properly built cars still do have strong demand even at older age and some cars even when new are to be avoided based on technical or other reason.
This thus form the basis of my comparison between the two and according become the reason why I came to an open forum to be indoctrinated properly.
Thanks for your time and Idea

Abeg leave that lexus...too old.get the elantra

Elantra mate

Apparently not everyone on Nairaland is obsessed with Toyota.
Imagine if two machines were built ten years apart.
All the mistakes and lesson of the last 10 years will be in the newer model

Compare the phone you bought 10 years ago to a new one will it make sense to pay as much for a Nokia 3000

sultaan:
Apparently not everyone on Nairaland is obsessed with Toyota.
Imagine if two machines were built ten years apart.
All the mistakes and lesson of the last 10 years will be in the newer model

Compare the phone you bought 10 years ago to a new one will it make sense to pay as much for a Nokia 3000

But which one go dey cheaper to maintain na, consider am with availability of the parts too, I think that's what he's looking for

jonas117:


But which one go dey cheaper to maintain na, consider am with availability of the parts too, I think that's what he's looking for

.

Carlanders speaking

ehmmy11:


The lexus should get the pick because you live in Nigeria, mechanics will be more comfortable working on it, spare parts available but abit pricey. Besides it's the better built car. over look the fuel ratings you can't have it all ..

PS: owning the lexus will make you have irritating, unwanted and unnecessary interactions with the NPF

I wonder how you people make analysis. How can you compare a 2002 to 2011 car? Who does that? The Elantra is more sleeker and recent than the old Lexus, which has already seen better days. Hence, the new owner will probably be changing major parts.

And talking about the police harassing him. It is only a tasteless policeman that will notice 2002 Lexus Es330 over Hyundai Elantra 2011.

Most of you guys in this cartalk section thinks that any car with a Lexus or Mercedes Benz logo is worth the hype.

I think you shouldn't be at crossroad. Elantra is the better option.
It is more recent
Better fuel economy
Not been used as much as the Lexus
More classy and sleek

The elantra is very economical on fuel than the lexus..very sleek to drive just that it's not as fast as the lexus.since you are a civil servant it fits you very well as the price of fuel skyrocket.the lexus will make police disturb you thinking you are a keyboard guy.one of my boss uses the elantra.the steering soft die.But the car is not fast enough for me since am used to Honda accords quickness

Okay.
Thanks

Yeah, the steering is EPS (Electric Powered Steering).
Thanks

Aaaaarghmed:
The elantra is very economical on fuel than the lexus..very sleek to drive just that it's not as fast as the lexus.since you are a civil servant it fits you very well as the price of fuel skyrocket.the lexus will make police disturb you thinking you are a keyboard guy.one of my boss uses the elantra.the steering soft die.But the car is not fast enough for me since am used to Honda accords quickness