[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by kaisen

No, but it would affect the operation and rattles, as you alluded

BS. Replacing the bed makes the entire interior rattle? It was fairly minor rear-end damage, not a hard roll. And even giving you that one, did replacing the bed also include installing crap fabric, carpet, and hard cheap plastic throughout the interior?

I think comparing a Landcruiser (by far the most expensive Toyota - they now START at $65K) to a plain-jane GM pickup truck is about as apples to oranges as it gets.

My Land Cruiser is a 1991 with nearly 200k. The point is that a Toyota that is NINE years older and has nearly double the miles is in much better condition.

I would certainly expect a vehicle that costs three times as much (new or used, your pick) to have higher quality components, better fit and finish, and nicer materials.

Originally Posted by kaisen

I'm sick of this arguement. If you must make it, do it for a NEW one. But not used.
Let's look at a realistic scenario:

$35,000 2006 Toyota Sequoia LTD 4x4 w/ 33K mi (OP value)

$26,000 2006 Ford Expedition LTD w/ 33K mi (or Tahoe LT, Yukon SLT - same $$)

I give you that the Ford is a cheaper buy used. They depreciate so damn fast, how could you go wrong? I was thinking about new buyers. A $9k difference after three years for vehicles that started at the approximate same price is very significant.