What is the service life of a Toyota Aurion?
I have a 2008 GSV40R series, Touring variant, with 215K on the odo. It has been regularly serviced every 10K and all the upgrades carried out (including sticky dash replacement). The transmission oil was changed at 140K.
I am reluctant to dispose of it, as it is running faultlessly. It still has loads of power and runs on ULP or E10 fuel OK. I have noted that the water pump may cause trouble at around 200K. However my serviceman has regularly changed the coolant at the recommended periods.
Redbook tells me that the trade price is $3400-$5000.
Moving up to an GSV50 series, with low mileage may make me feel better or an alternative late model large sedan which is under 5 years old. (I am not into SUV’s). I will then have a vehicle with some extra safety features, and lots of other gimmicks as well. However I am now onto the depreciation treadmill again.
How long will my Aurion last? 300K? 400K? Or do I just continue to drive it until something major expires, sell it to a wrecker, and start all over again? What do members think?