G35 coupe 6MT or IS350?
06-21-2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Lexus is still way below Mercedes and BMW when it comes to the prestige factor.
06-21-2005, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Its pretty interesting that Lexus has way less 'prestige' than BMW or Mercedes yet is the #1 luxury car company in the US.
Excluding AMG and M models, this is where each model tops out.
Lower End
IS - mid $30,000's
3 series - high $40,000's
C class - high $40,000's
Middle Tier
GS - high $50,000's
5 series - mid $60,000's
E class - high $60,000's
Upper Tier
LS - low $70,000's
7 series - low $80,000's (unless going for 760i)
S class - low $100,000's (unless going for S600)
06-21-2005, 07:44 PM
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IS350 is a very nice car and if it's actually in the price range as the G then it'd be very hard to decide, but i think the IS350 will be a lil bit more than 40k
also, isn't the G35 almost due for a "redesign"? well mayb not a full redesign but it's due for some changes pretty soon..for mayb '07? I'd wait to see what infiniti has to offer on the next G35 then make a decision
also, isn't the G35 almost due for a "redesign"? well mayb not a full redesign but it's due for some changes pretty soon..for mayb '07? I'd wait to see what infiniti has to offer on the next G35 then make a decision
06-21-2005, 09:13 PM
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guys, guys...I was making a point. I drive a 350Z...and have a 01 civic as my beater.... lol.... my point was people value different things.. a souped up civic with leather and some other amenities would be a better value then a TSX. VALUE is not an objective word.
Originally Posted by youngTL
A Civic is a great value for what you get , but if you have minimal requirements for a car, you have to rule some out. I'm not entirely sure if you're joking but I'm talking as if you aren't. Say that my minimum requirements include heated leather seating and 8 speakers. Is the Civic a good value for me anymore? 
That would have me looking at a TSX. Value is all about getting the qualities you prefer in a car at the lowest possible price.
That would have me looking at a TSX. Value is all about getting the qualities you prefer in a car at the lowest possible price.
06-23-2005, 04:35 PM
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IS350 will only be available with a sequential auto, with Paddle Shifters.
IS250 will have a 6-Spd manual, who know if it will make it up into the 350. . .
I believe G35 is to be updated in 07, when a real Skyline will reappear.
I wouldn't know what to do in this case, 6MT is what I want, but I don't like the G35 interior. . .
IS250 will have a 6-Spd manual, who know if it will make it up into the 350. . .
I believe G35 is to be updated in 07, when a real Skyline will reappear.
I wouldn't know what to do in this case, 6MT is what I want, but I don't like the G35 interior. . .
06-23-2005, 04:39 PM
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imo, the 02 TL looks really dated, not one car that I can honestly say been current with regards to styling.
Originally Posted by samkws
if i getting the new TL i would glady keep my 02 TL coz it looks better IMO
06-23-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TypeSKid
And lexus has a better resale value than infiniti.
The G35 coupe has the best resale going right now. Trust me, I know...
While on the whole, Lexus may have a better resale, I'd say the G coupe takes them all...
06-23-2005, 05:02 PM
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i really like the new IS... BUT if they dont offer 6mt on the 3.5L then it s out
06-23-2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by samkws
well the new IS350 will take over RL's place for the most powerful V6 in the world with 310hp and 280lb of torque, that's very impressive, even VQ35 cannot beat that
i guess honda need to do sth with the VTEC engine to keep it up
i guess honda need to do sth with the VTEC engine to keep it up
06-23-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Its pretty interesting that Lexus has way less 'prestige' than BMW or Mercedes yet is the #1 luxury car company in the US.
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06-23-2005, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
If you're talking about selling statistics, Lexus will sell more "luxury" vehicles than MB or BMW because their models are at a lower price.
Excluding AMG and M models, this is where each model tops out.
Lower End
IS - mid $30,000's
3 series - high $40,000's
C class - high $40,000's
Middle Tier
GS - high $50,000's
5 series - mid $60,000's
E class - high $60,000's
Upper Tier
LS - low $70,000's
7 series - low $80,000's (unless going for 760i)
S class - low $100,000's (unless going for S600)
Excluding AMG and M models, this is where each model tops out.
Lower End
IS - mid $30,000's
3 series - high $40,000's
C class - high $40,000's
Middle Tier
GS - high $50,000's
5 series - mid $60,000's
E class - high $60,000's
Upper Tier
LS - low $70,000's
7 series - low $80,000's (unless going for 760i)
S class - low $100,000's (unless going for S600)
06-23-2005, 06:19 PM
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If you don't want nebulous comparisons, pick a baseline (i.e. $40K or more out-the-door transaction price average) and count the number of units sold on the annual basis at or above that threshold.
Everything else is kinda sketchy... because otherwise some marque could flood the market with base models (i.e. chintzy 2.5L Jag X-Type) and claim "#1 sales" -!
Everything else is kinda sketchy... because otherwise some marque could flood the market with base models (i.e. chintzy 2.5L Jag X-Type) and claim "#1 sales" -!
06-23-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
If you're talking about selling statistics, Lexus will sell more "luxury" vehicles than MB or BMW because their models are at a lower price.
Excluding AMG and M models, this is where each model tops out.
Lower End
IS - mid $30,000's
3 series - high $40,000's
C class - high $40,000's
Middle Tier
GS - high $50,000's
5 series - mid $60,000's
E class - high $60,000's
Upper Tier
LS - low $70,000's
7 series - low $80,000's (unless going for 760i)
S class - low $100,000's (unless going for S600)
Excluding AMG and M models, this is where each model tops out.
Lower End
IS - mid $30,000's
3 series - high $40,000's
C class - high $40,000's
Middle Tier
GS - high $50,000's
5 series - mid $60,000's
E class - high $60,000's
Upper Tier
LS - low $70,000's
7 series - low $80,000's (unless going for 760i)
S class - low $100,000's (unless going for S600)
06-24-2005, 11:30 AM
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if your gonna wait till the new redesign G35c in 07 then you will have more choices.... you know with the new CL coming out and the TL types S in 07... so dont know man..
but i luv the G35c I saw one in miami last month.. a blk one with nice blk rims with chrome lip... very hot..
but both cars a hot only time will tell... so just wait and test drive the lexus and the g35 and go from there.. Take your time..... good luck..
but i luv the G35c I saw one in miami last month.. a blk one with nice blk rims with chrome lip... very hot..
but both cars a hot only time will tell... so just wait and test drive the lexus and the g35 and go from there.. Take your time..... good luck..
06-26-2005, 01:03 PM
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G35 has more mods available for it and new IS will have little to none to begin w/. I do like the looks of the new IS though but I'd still get the G. I have the same engine in my Z and it just rocks.
06-26-2005, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpinTL02
if your gonna wait till the new redesign G35c in 07 then you will have more choices.... you know with the new CL coming out and the TL types S in 07... so dont know man..
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