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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:18 PM
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do you even boost!?
Yeah I do a fair bit. Before I was on the tune, I was getting 28mpg.

I can get 32-33 on the highway if it's not hilly and I do 65.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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It's really too bad that VWs have issues because there are a ton of good low mileage GTIs out there that would be great options.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike

Yeah I do a fair bit. Before I was on the tune, I was getting 28mpg.

I can get 32-33 on the highway if it's not hilly and I do 65.
It was the same with MS3. MPG on the paper is nothing. It's all depend on our right foot.

And it's funny because my overall MPG went up after getting the car tuned. The stock tune was stupidly rich.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Oh yes, I was quite familiar with the MS3 and the garbage stock tune. For the longest time I didn't get what the term 'ZZB' was. Then I found out and

FYI, it stands for Zoom Zoom Boom. Can't remember exactly why, but I think the Mazda DISI turbo engines had a tendency to blow up.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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Oh yes, I was quite familiar with the MS3 and the garbage stock tune. For the longest time I didn't get what the term 'ZZB' was. Then I found out and

FYI, it stands for Zoom Zoom Boom. Can't remember exactly why, but I think the Mazda DISI turbo engines had a tendency to blow up.
It was proven multiple times that the sole cause of the zoom zoom boom was the poor tuning.

The Cobb AP enabled ANYONE who has $600 to spend tune their cars themselves.

This is the same for a lot of cars are attracted by younger crowd.

Only the idiots who have no idea would say zoom zoom boom. It's an automatic boom.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Someone give me an illogical reason why I shouldn't seriously consider buying this car instead of everything else?
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:20 PM
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Uhhh. What is it?
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
It was the same with MS3. MPG on the paper is nothing. It's all depend on our right foot.

And it's funny because my overall MPG went up after getting the car tuned. The stock tune was stupidly rich.
Same...my Challenger's MPG went up with a canned tune.

Then I modded and got a custom tune and it went way down
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Uhhh. What is it?
2013 GS350 from our sister dealer. Got to bring her home for the night.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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Someone give me an illogical reason why I shouldn't seriously consider buying this car instead of everything else?
Lexus?

They have those longer "wide" screens

But it would be a GS most likely...the new IS have the bad ass gauge cluster ala LFC
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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2013 GS350 from our sister dealer. Got to bring her home for the night.
Damnit...I almost got in before you!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Damnit...I almost got in before you!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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Thats what he said!!!!!!!! Oh you!
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:34 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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Jetta 1.8t gets 30mpg combined city/hwy.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Lexus?

They have those longer "wide" screens

But it would be a GS most likely...the new IS have the bad ass gauge cluster ala LFC
The new IS' are terrific. Seen more than a few clients a bit disappointed though when they learned you have to buy the F-Sport package to get the LFA gauge.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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Who wouldn't get the F-Sport package?
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
The new IS' are terrific. Seen more than a few clients a bit disappointed though when they learned you have to buy the F-Sport package to get the LFA gauge.
I did not know that...but I wouldn't want anything other than the F-Sport...unless its an all new IS-F when those come out.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I did not know that...but I wouldn't want anything other than the F-Sport...unless its an all new IS-F when those come out.
Looks like all the focus of a new IS-F will be placed into the RC-F as Lexus' premiere M3 rival, after which comes the GS-F.

I don't think we'll be seeing the IS-F itself return this generation which is a shame.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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That sucks.. :/
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Who wouldn't get the F-Sport package?
MTEA........................erm, nevermind.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S


Someone give me an illogical reason why I shouldn't seriously consider buying this car instead of everything else?
I can give you 3 BS reasons:

No boost no care
No V8 no care
No 6mt no care.

There
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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It seems you want something more performance-oriented than your TL-S. This doesn't sound like the car that'd satisfy that.

Also, because you know you should've bought that Corvette when you had the chance.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
It seems you want something more performance-oriented than your TL-S. This doesn't sound like the car that'd satisfy that.

Also, because you know you should've bought that Corvette when you had the chance.
That is true, but I wouldn't turn down a GS; it's pretty much everything the TL is as far as luxury/performance goes, just newer & nicer. :p

The problem is obviously it being out of my price range. Buuut then again, this is a '13 model & I could get a sweet little deal through work.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 01:49 AM
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No 6MT kills it.

I can't drive an automatic car anymore. It's just boring.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
No 6MT kills it.

I can't drive an automatic car anymore. It's just boring.
As much as I want another manual, I'd sacrifice it for a luxury-oriented ride. My commute is primarily all highway miles, so if I can sacrifice a fun manual for a nice, comfort ride to dull that drive, I'd bite that bullet.

Only luxury cars I'd consider are out of my range, however.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 02:04 AM
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I will say I love what Lexus is doing. Some of their designs are growing on me, but it's exciting to see that they're starting to get into the more sporty side again. Of course they don't have manuals available, but that hasn't stopped MB for the past two decades.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 08:48 AM
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Someone give me an illogical reason why I shouldn't seriously consider buying this car instead of everything else?
Because that stupid analog clock would drive me nuts.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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Because that stupid analog clock would drive me nuts.
We'll if you practiced you'd actually be able to read it.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I'm averaging 25 and not driving like a hoon. I bet I could get closer to 28 average without a tune.
I go into boost quite a bit and I'm still averaging 27.2 MPG overall. I did notice it took a hit around the time the winter fuel started to come out for the season. I was averaging around 28 MPG over the summer, and the past few months it has been closer to 26 MPG. That's pretty consistent with last year's winter numbers, as well.

I still have to take it for extended highway cruises, too. Longest stint is only 1 to 1.5 hours. I bet I can easily get over 30 MPG. Heck, my best MPG was 29.7 back on 10/3/13 and that was still 75% city driving.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Forgot who told me about this, but he was right. I only have to push in clutch and press the start button. No need to press down clutch+brake.
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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I am doing some 30 minute drives at highway speeds but normally, crappy traffic
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Damn. So, Audi changed spark plugs/oil/oil filter and some other craps on the car for its 35k miles service yesterday. I had to drive it to work today because I need to ship out my Advan wheels to the buyer.

The car feels so much smoother. Not too sure if it's the spark plugs or something else, but it's noticeably smoother.

I yawned 20 times trying to drive an automatic though. haha
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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As i expected, everything i need is pretty much standard on M3/M4. at $62k with that much on the standard equipment list, i might consider it.

Executive Package:
Head-Up Display
Comfort Access
Front and Rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Satellite Radio w/1 Year Sub in US
Heated Steering Wheel
Retractable Headlight Washers
Full Merino Leather

Driver Assist Plus: (Requires Executive Package)
Side and Top-View Cameras
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Pedestrian Warning
City Collision Mitigation
Active Blind Spot Detection

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Full LED Lights
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Mmmmmmmm3...
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Damn. I need to convince my wife to buy a M3 next year.
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