Traded in the TSX...
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Traded in the TSX...
Traded in the TSX... picked up a Lexus IS250 AWD, every option available. I love the Lexus, and the TSX. But needed an automatic for my fiancee. It was a pain that she couldn't drive my TSX. So yeah, got more of a luxury car, lost some sportiness. Ah well.
I pick up the lexus sometime this week, I'll post pics when I get it I'll stay around here though, so don't worry guys! The IS forums arn't that much fun.
Shameless plug, I have some parts left over.. check here! https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-first-only-us-pond-premier-grille-tsx-euro-r-346433/
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I pick up the lexus sometime this week, I'll post pics when I get it I'll stay around here though, so don't worry guys! The IS forums arn't that much fun.
Shameless plug, I have some parts left over.. check here! https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-first-only-us-pond-premier-grille-tsx-euro-r-346433/
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-tsx-parts-k-n-eibach-cusco-jdm-usa-spec-346426/
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booo for not posting any pictures of the new lexus and why didnt you go for the is350 just curious.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Traded in the TSX... picked up a Lexus IS250 AWD, every option available.
I am thinking of 2007 IS250 rwd with the X package.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
booo for not posting any pictures of the new lexus and why didnt you go for the is350 just curious.
I don't have the car yet Can't post pics. Didn't go with the 350 because we wanted AWD, I've heard the IS350 is horrible in the snow (obviously). And we might be moving back to NY, so it's gonna be more important.
The 250 I bought ended up being as expensive as the 350 though, so I feel kinda stupid
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Originally Posted by yukit
Did you get the luxury or sport package?
I am thinking of 2007 IS250 rwd with the X package.
I am thinking of 2007 IS250 rwd with the X package.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Luxury Package, Crytal White with a black interior
What other cars did you consider?
I originally looked at IS250, but ended up with TSX AT for the spouse.
Now I am considering IS250 again, new G35 seems nice, maybe even a Camry hybrid. I am looking at 2007 models coming out. Nothing really jumps out at me as the TSX did last year.
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Looked at a lot of really really different cars actually... strongly considered the G35 coupe, looked at the new RDX, the TL, the BMW 3 series, and the Mercedes C-class. Wasn't really that impressed with anything as much as I was with the IS. All the little luxury features def make it a nice luxury car.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Traded in the TSX... picked up a Lexus IS250 AWD, every option available. I love the Lexus, and the TSX. But needed an automatic for my fiancee. It was a pain that she couldn't drive my TSX. So yeah, got more of a luxury car, lost some sportiness. Ah well.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Looked at a lot of really really different cars actually... strongly considered the G35 coupe, looked at the new RDX, the TL, the BMW 3 series, and the Mercedes C-class. Wasn't really that impressed with anything as much as I was with the IS. All the little luxury features def make it a nice luxury car.
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Originally Posted by ostrich
Congrats on your new car! Now, I just did some calculation the other night - a loaded IS250AWD will be over $40K, right? In that case, I am just wondering why you did not consider the 325xi or 330xi?
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Originally Posted by fuckleberry
congrats
so you going to mod up the IS like you did with the TSX ?
so you going to mod up the IS like you did with the TSX ?
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Great choice congrats.. wanted to trade my tsx fo the IS but it was just tooooo small.. I mean the room in the front and back compared to the TSX.. but great looking car and love the color.. white is the way to go...
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
i'm not that much of an INGs fan for the IS. The INGS kit for the G35 is sweet. I love the Fabulous Various kit for the IS.
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I test drove an AT IS250awd this weekend and it felt faster than my '06 MT TSX. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ventilated seats. The dealer wanted $38k for the car with navi and as much as I love the car, it's not worth the $8k premium over the TSX for some small but definitely coool features. If I had the money, I would have definitely got the IS250 or the G35c.
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I drove the IS350 and all I hated about it was the steering (numb) and lack of rear seat room since I have a young one and another on the way. Since it is DBW steering, parking is a lot easier, but you give up the road feedback for spirited driving. Everything else, besides those things made the car a seriously nice one.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Damn, Ben...
I'm almost disappointed in you...and IS?
Just kidding, man. I'm gonna be moving back to VA by the end of next month so we should definitely get together and I'd love the check out the car.
I'm almost disappointed in you...and IS?
Just kidding, man. I'm gonna be moving back to VA by the end of next month so we should definitely get together and I'd love the check out the car.
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Originally Posted by moda_way
I drove the IS350 and all I hated about it was the steering (numb) and lack of rear seat room since I have a young one and another on the way. Since it is DBW steering, parking is a lot easier, but you give up the road feedback for spirited driving. Everything else, besides those things made the car a seriously nice one.
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Originally Posted by tnl_tsx
Congrats on your ride! i saw ur username over there as ISfury and i bought myself an 2IS too.