New vs Used

[T-wrecks]

I just joined today and am glad to be a part of this great forum. Any help y'all could offer me with my problem would be appreciated. I'm in the market to buy a 2008 Sequoia for my wife and our as-yet unborn baby. I have seen two that I really like...one is a used Platinum (13,797 miles) fully loaded, the other is a pretty well-equiped brand new Limited at the local dealer. The prices are about the same, I'm confident I could get either one for around 45,000. Does one of these scream "must buy" louder than another? The dealer actually said that price for a platinum was pretty good. Thanks

The Platinum is at this link:
eBay Motors: Toyota : Sequoia (item 130293588138 end time Apr-03-09 14:14:20 PDT)=

the Limited has the following options (I'd want to install a rear DVD):
Vehicle Features:
Engine Block Type : V
Engine Aspiration Type : EFI
Engine Description : Gas V8 5.7L/346
Transmission Speed : 6
Transmission Description : 6-Speed Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain : 4WD
Fuel Type : Gasoline Fuel
EPA City : 13
EPA Highway : 18
EPA Classification : Sport Utility Vehicle
Wheelbase Code : 122.0
Engine Cylinders : 8
Engine Displacement : 5.7L
Transmission : Automatic
Options:
2ND ROW CAPTAINS CHAIRS
COLD AREA PKG -inc: headlamp cleaner windshield de-icer
PWR REAR HATCH
REAR SPOILER
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS -inc: on/off feature
PWR TILT & SLIDE MOONROOF -inc: sun shade
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Side Air Bag
Rear Body Air Bag
Side Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Climate Control
Dual Zone A/C
Rear A/C
Alarm
AM/FM Stereo
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Rear Parking Aid
Rear Seat Heat Ducts
Front Reading Lamps
Driver Lumbar
Passenger Lumbar
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Trailer Hitch Receiver
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Trip Computer
Universal Garage Door Opener
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
Electronic Stability Control
Brake Assist
CD Changer
CD Player
4-Wheel ABS
Cruise Control
Rear Defrost
Locking Rear Differential
Four Wheel Drive
Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Mirror
running boards
Additional Rear Seat
Power Driver S
Accessories:
7-Passenger Seating Includes 2nd Row : $0
·Bucket Seats
·With Armrests
·Without Center Console. The Price Of This Option Is Included Within The Base Vehicle Msrp Above.
Cold Kit Includes: Windshield Wiper : $200
·Deicer
·Headlamp Cleaner And Heavy Duty Battery
50 State Emissions : $0
Power Back Hatch/Door : $400
Rear Spoiler : $100
Daytime Running Lights (Drl) With On/Off : $40
·Feature
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof With Sun Shade : $810
·(Limited)
Remote Start : $529
Window Tint : $179
The Extra Mile Option Package C : $1520
·Custom Tape Stripe
·Body Side Molding
·Molded Dash Applique
·First Aid Kit
·Fabric Guard
·Color Keyed Door Edge Guards
·Glass Break Sensor
·Ball Mount
·Carpet Mat Set
·Carpeted floor mats, Including
·3rd Row Carpet Mat And Cargo Mat
·Roadside Assistance (3 Yrs/36,000 Miles)
·The Extra Mile Service Rewards Program
·(5 Years / 60,000 Miles)
Skid Plate : $425
20 Inch Carved Alloy Wheel Upgrade : $2474
·(Replaces Standard Factory Alloy Wheels)
Vehicle Shield Package : $349
·Lusterizing Sealant
·Sound Shield
·Sealant Cleaner
·Rental Car Assistance

[apurazzo]

both very nice but if i can buy new i always do just my 2 cents

[High4]

I would go new, particularly since it includes 4wd.

[cayman996]

My 2 cents... if the Platinum is certified... I would negotiate on that one. I was in a similiar situation and went with the Certified Platinum...

[747]

Just from my own research, $45,000 is too much for both of them. That said, you will probably have more room to negotiate on the used V new. I would negotiate down on the Platinum, and see how low you can go.

Just for your own reference, I purchased an 08 Platinum in December with 15,000 miles for $39,600.

[T-wrecks]

Thanks for all the feedback. I like the idea of having all the options I could possibly want for under 40K (the Plat does have 4x4) so I'll prob move in that direction.

[RipplingHurst]

Are you going to be able to drive the used one? I think 13000 is a lot of miles. I have 4500 on mine and have it for 5 months already. My other car is an 2007 FX with 15k miles and you can definitely see it's not new.

Now if you get a much better price on the Platinum, then go for it! For the same price, I'd go with the brand new one.

[m16basto]

IMO always go new...

[seattlebryan]

See if there are any dealers in your area that have a rep car. That is how I bought mine. Basically one of the reps down in Portland went to the different dealerships on the I-5 corridor in WA state. The truck had 13,000 highway miles when I bought it and since it had never been licensed, it qualified for all of the new rebates. It's a limited with everything and then some. It has the 2nd row captains, all weather mats, skid plate, satellite radio, nav, dvd, auto level suspension. It's basicallt the platinum without the heated second row. The sticker on it was 58 and change with all of the add ons. I was able to get it for just over 40,000. Good luck, I love mine and no matter what your choice is you will be happy!