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03-08-2006, 12:17 PM
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2006 Lexus IS
I went to the Lexus dealership and test drove three different IS's. IS 250 RWD 204 hp IS 250 AWD 204 hp IS 350 RWD 306 hp First off; if you thought the new 3's back seat was small; it looks like a minivan compared to the IS's backseat. First the 350 straight line is amazing!!! The thing just goes!!! I did feel understeer with the bigger engine and also the suspension wasn't as tight as either of the 250's. The only downfall is that the 350 doesnt' come in a manual. I had a grin on my face everytime I stepped on the accelerator. The 250's were not as fun to drive. It does have the same specs as a 325i but it doesn't compare. I didn't some research and the 325i does 0-60 a full second quicker. 6.1 to 7.1 and I forgot the quarter but it was similar. I drove the RWD in manual and the AWD in automatic. The manual really helped the AWD in turns. I thought the suspension and handling was better than the 350's because of the weight difference. I got bored driving the AWD and headed back to the dealership after just a quarter mile. Gismos, gadgets and options wise: You get more for less with Lexus ofcourse. Some standards included keyless entry and start, dual climate, six disk changer, sunroof. The premium package included wood trim and heated and ventilated seats for under $1300!!! I think this was standard on the 350. All and all; I think the IS offers value and affordability compared to the new 3 as we all know BMW's options add up. There really is no comparing the 250 to the 325i engine. It's BMW hands down. The 350 is a different story; hopefully they tighten up the suspension a little bit. 
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03-08-2006, 12:20 PM
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im still trying to get used to the look of the new IS...i remember when the IS300 came out back in 99
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03-08-2006, 12:22 PM
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03-08-2006, 12:42 PM
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03-08-2006, 01:03 PM
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I've been rather taken with the IS350. It's definitely a great package and you get so many bells and whistles for less than the 3er. I still haven't had time to test drive one yet. It's just so difficult to justify the 3er when it's more expensive, has less performance, and looks the way it does.
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03-08-2006, 02:44 PM
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I have the justification. It's a F#*%ING LEXUS!!!!
Not that I'm biased or anything... I just don't like Lexus. I'll pay more for a 3er any day. Quote:
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03-08-2006, 03:57 PM
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Banathon, dude... Your avatar. Is that a monkey looking at a montage of prophylactics?? I can't get past that... lol
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03-08-2006, 04:31 PM
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The IS 350 was impressive in some ways but getting in and out of the back seat was no laughing matter. Just too small IMHO. Then I got a look at the rear end on a later date and decided that i did not care for it at all. The CEO then looked at the 3 series and after hearing some horror stories about run flats and the fact that there would be no spare crossed off the 3 series with no regrets.
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