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FelixDeCat · May 13, 2006

I just wonder what the President of the Anti-Lexus Brigade has to say about this!

JulesMaximus · May 13, 2006

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat
I just wonder what the President of the Anti-Lexus Brigade has to say about this!

Who would that be? MikeMike? :laugh:

Edit-If it's not a Tahoe it's crap!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

necine · May 13, 2006

that'd be hot with rims and red calipers.

Vinfinite · May 13, 2006

wow, beautiful car! Congrats

EDIT: Nm answered in a few posts down =P

Bullhonkie · May 13, 2006

:thumbsup: Love the color.

My gf has been kinda looking at the G35 and IS.

You guys still have the STi?

Parasitic · May 13, 2006

San Diego huh?

xanis · May 13, 2006

Hott car, congrats on the purchase.

JulesMaximus · May 13, 2006

Originally posted by: Bullhonkie
:thumbsup: Love the color.

My gf has been kinda looking at the G35 and IS.

You guys still have the STi?

Nope. Just the IS and the Maxima now. We really needed to keep the Maxima as having two smallish cars just wouldn't cut it for us.

My wife is a realtor so she wanted something with a little more prestige.

I've driven the G35 coupe and I personally like the IS better. The IS350 would have been really nice but it was a little out of our price range quite honestly.

Reckoner · May 13, 2006

The IS250 is an excellent car, grats on it

Bullhonkie · May 13, 2006

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Bullhonkie
:thumbsup: Love the color.

My gf has been kinda looking at the G35 and IS.

You guys still have the STi?

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Nope. Just the IS and the Maxima now. We really needed to keep the Maxima as having two smallish cars just wouldn't cut it for us.

My wife is a realtor so she wanted something with a little more prestige.

I've driven the G35 coupe and I personally like the IS better. The IS350 would have been really nice but it was a little out of our price range quite honestly.

Ah I see. Well the IS certainly presents itself well. Hope you guys enjoy it.

JDrake · May 13, 2006

JulesMaximus · May 13, 2006

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
The IS250 is an excellent car, grats on it

It should kill my boss who drives a BMW 325i.

Sukhoi · May 13, 2006

I'm hoping to get an IS250 RWD manual in 2 years. Your pic makes the car look much better than the ones on the Lexus site.

SWScorch · May 13, 2006

Wow, that's a really nice looking car. I don't like most Lexi but that is gorgeous.

JulesMaximus · May 13, 2006

Originally posted by: Koing
Looks nice. I like the wheels also :thumbsup:

Koing

Thanks, they are 18" and I'm sure tires will be expensive as hell.

stevent76 · May 13, 2006

sweeeeeeeeet. Congrats man.

psteng19 · May 13, 2006

I hear 6 speed IS250's are extremely rare.

Most Lexus buyers are more into a cushy, comfy ride than sport and handling.

l Xes l · May 13, 2006

damn... can i date your wife now!!?!

tfinch2 · May 13, 2006

Great car, nice wheels, but I'm not a fan of the color. Congrats being able to drop 36k on a car

Kadarin · May 13, 2006

Nice car! :thumbsup:

Scouzer · May 14, 2006

So what do you think between it and your WRX?

JulesMaximus · May 14, 2006

Originally posted by: Scouzer
So what do you think between it and your WRX?

This car is so much more refined. I really like the chassis on the Lexus, it handles like 9/10ths of a sports car but isn't nearly as harsh. Interior noise is non-existant in the Lexus. They are two completely different cars though and I don't see many people cross shopping this car and an STI.

The Lexus has prestige, performance and class. I think it is definitely one of the best cars in its class. Lexus was extremely easy to deal with too. No pressure at all at the dealer. Man, every car buying experience should be like this. We basically paid msrp but he threw in a $1900 wheel option at no extra charge. We get free loaner cars for life and free roadside assistance.

I think this car > the 3 series BMW by a long shot.

James3shin · May 14, 2006

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Scouzer
So what do you think between it and your WRX?

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This car is so much more refined. I really like the chassis on the Lexus, it handles like 9/10ths of a sports car but isn't nearly as harsh. Interior noise is non-existant in the Lexus. They are two completely different cars though and I don't see many people cross shopping this car and an STI.

The Lexus has prestige, performance and class. I think it is definitely one of the best cars in its class. Lexus was extremely easy to deal with too. No pressure at all at the dealer. Man, every car buying experience should be like this. We basically paid msrp but he threw in a $1900 wheel option at no extra charge. We get free loaner cars for life and free roadside assistance.

I think this car > the 3 series BMW by a long shot.

Wow, big statement there Jules. Doesn't the IS250 come in AWD w/automatic? Nice car btw!

JulesMaximus · May 14, 2006

Originally posted by: James3shin

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Scouzer
So what do you think between it and your WRX?

Click to expand...

This car is so much more refined. I really like the chassis on the Lexus, it handles like 9/10ths of a sports car but isn't nearly as harsh. Interior noise is non-existant in the Lexus. They are two completely different cars though and I don't see many people cross shopping this car and an STI.

The Lexus has prestige, performance and class. I think it is definitely one of the best cars in its class. Lexus was extremely easy to deal with too. No pressure at all at the dealer. Man, every car buying experience should be like this. We basically paid msrp but he threw in a $1900 wheel option at no extra charge. We get free loaner cars for life and free roadside assistance.

I think this car > the 3 series BMW by a long shot.

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Wow, big statement there Jules. Doesn't the IS250 come in AWD w/automatic? Nice car btw!

It is an option. Most of them are RWD though. The IS250 is offered in a manual but the 6 speed auto gearbox is so efficient you really don't see any benefit to having a true manual. In fact, the auto can shift faster and more efficiently than the stick.

Reckoner · May 14, 2006

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: James3shin

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Scouzer
So what do you think between it and your WRX?

Click to expand...

This car is so much more refined. I really like the chassis on the Lexus, it handles like 9/10ths of a sports car but isn't nearly as harsh. Interior noise is non-existant in the Lexus. They are two completely different cars though and I don't see many people cross shopping this car and an STI.

The Lexus has prestige, performance and class. I think it is definitely one of the best cars in its class. Lexus was extremely easy to deal with too. No pressure at all at the dealer. Man, every car buying experience should be like this. We basically paid msrp but he threw in a $1900 wheel option at no extra charge. We get free loaner cars for life and free roadside assistance.

I think this car > the 3 series BMW by a long shot.

Click to expand...

Wow, big statement there Jules. Doesn't the IS250 come in AWD w/automatic? Nice car btw!

Click to expand...

It is an option. Most of them are RWD though. The IS250 is offered in a manual but the 6 speed auto gearbox is so efficient you really don't see any benefit to having a true manual. In fact, the auto can shift faster and more efficiently than the stick.

Left the scooby camp eh? Did you check out the Legacy GT before deciding on the Lexus?

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