Off to Lexus today....
10-25-2005, 04:00 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
THATS FAR! 
10-25-2005, 04:05 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by stphy32
Well I am leaving work now so call me if you want to come.
10-25-2005, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Besides, aren't YOU watching a baseball game?!?
Exactly why im not going. If it was close then i dont mind missing a few innings. But this is too far for me to make it back in time.
10-26-2005, 09:30 AM
#49
tsxy
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Originally Posted by Ol Blue Eyes
any update on your trip to lexus?
I test drove the 250 and the 350. I really liked the 350. I currently have a TSX and the 350 pulls way more (which is no surprise).
POSITIVES:
Engine on/off button
separation of seats/center console, closed off, i like that
Good room in back seat for size of car
Paddle shifts
Compass on mirror (wish my tsx had this)
Digital trip summary/fuel consumption on non nav (wish my TSX had this)
LOVE the small steering wheel! (compared to my TSX)
NEGATIVES:
Small trunk room (my current sub box would never fit in that)
I didnt care for the speedometer, it looks very jumbled
Dont care for some of the interior knobs, switches
Sound system could be better for stock, I think TSX is better. (although I would replace it)
PRICE$
Bottom line is this:
Great car but not too many TSX standard items are standard on a Lexus. I mean you cant even get a telescoping steering wheel without having to get like a $2000 package
Everything is basically in packages. They dont sell HIDs by themselves. Another package you have to get for $4000 or something retarded.
The only things that come as options without a package are retarded things like parking assist and stuff I wouldnt need.
Basically if I wanted to get everything I have on my TSX (other things would come too) because I would have to get a package, the car would be msrp around $44k.
I wouldnt trade in my TSX for the 250 but the extra 100+ HP on the 350 vs. my TSX makes me mad jealous!
10-26-2005, 09:58 AM
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that car does add up fast, i priced out a few AWD ones, and couldn't figure trading my TL for one. i'm pretty much going to stick with my TL, even though I am dying to trade for something AWD. driving in the snow makes me nuts, and i can't stand the fact that i traded in my 4x4 with my tl purchase. I didn't even need to trade in my 4x4 against the tl, but oh well, live and learn.
10-26-2005, 10:02 AM
#52
tsxy
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Originally Posted by FastAcura
Did you drive a manual or auto 330I?
It's pretty pathetic that they make you drive the car with DSC on at the taste. Car doesn't even have the same feel.
It's pretty pathetic that they make you drive the car with DSC on at the taste. Car doesn't even have the same feel.
Auto only.
10-26-2005, 10:07 AM
#54
Originally Posted by stphy32
Really???? the 350?
What other cars did u drive there? what makes u say that?
What other cars did u drive there? what makes u say that?
Overall, a nice attempt but hardly worth the money.
10-26-2005, 12:41 PM
#55
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Originally Posted by Ol Blue Eyes
that car does add up fast, i priced out a few AWD ones, and couldn't figure trading my TL for one. i'm pretty much going to stick with my TL, even though I am dying to trade for something AWD. driving in the snow makes me nuts, and i can't stand the fact that i traded in my 4x4 with my tl purchase. I didn't even need to trade in my 4x4 against the tl, but oh well, live and learn.
10-26-2005, 12:43 PM
#56
tsxy
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Drove the 350 with the sport suspension back to back with the 330i without the sport suspension and it was very apparent that while Lexus got the engine right, the suspension tuning is still lacking and the steering feel was light and uncommunicative. Plus, the interior of the 350 was tight and not all that comfortable for high performance driving due to the positioning of parts of the door panels.
Overall, a nice attempt but hardly worth the money.
Overall, a nice attempt but hardly worth the money.
I really liked the steering wheel and the tightness of it, I like how it separated the driver and passenger.
10-26-2005, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by stphy32
I dont think im leaving AZ, 
to dissapoint 
to dissapoint 
10-26-2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stphy32
Hey yeah- Sorry I didnt take any pics.... I was too busy checking out the car, amongst the new G class too which is way sexy.
I test drove the 250 and the 350. I really liked the 350. I currently have a TSX and the 350 pulls way more (which is no surprise).
POSITIVES:
Engine on/off button
separation of seats/center console, closed off, i like that
Good room in back seat for size of car
Paddle shifts
Compass on mirror (wish my tsx had this)
Digital trip summary/fuel consumption on non nav (wish my TSX had this)
LOVE the small steering wheel! (compared to my TSX)
I test drove the 250 and the 350. I really liked the 350. I currently have a TSX and the 350 pulls way more (which is no surprise).
POSITIVES:
Engine on/off button
separation of seats/center console, closed off, i like that
Good room in back seat for size of car
Paddle shifts
Compass on mirror (wish my tsx had this)
Digital trip summary/fuel consumption on non nav (wish my TSX had this)
LOVE the small steering wheel! (compared to my TSX)
Good room in the back seat? The reviews I have read from people who do this for a living make it sound like if you are over 6 feet, there is no room at all.
10-26-2005, 02:42 PM
#61
tsxy
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Originally Posted by 2003TLSNKC
Good room in the back seat? The reviews I have read from people who do this for a living make it sound like if you are over 6 feet, there is no room at all.
10-26-2005, 02:46 PM
#62
Originally Posted by FastAcura
Did you drive a manual or auto 330I?
It's pretty pathetic that they make you drive the car with DSC on at the taste. Car doesn't even have the same feel.
It's pretty pathetic that they make you drive the car with DSC on at the taste. Car doesn't even have the same feel.
You mean you actually listened to the guys? I drove the 350 with the DSC off and fishtailed it out of the start and nobody even so much as said a thing when I brought it back in. 
10-26-2005, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Originally Posted by stphy32
Maybe I should ask him since he got the new job
or he could just sell the s2k
And the S2K is staying put. I made the mistake of selling the first one when I got the first TSX. I'm not doing that again. I already told you what would possibly earn you the Jimmys...imagine what you'd have to do to get a car out of me.
10-26-2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
You mean you actually listened to the guys? I drove the 350 with the DSC off and fishtailed it out of the start and nobody even so much as said a thing when I brought it back in. Yeah, well I already drive a BMW, so I know how they drive. And I figured if I happened to crash it, they could track me down for turning the DSC off somehow
I think it's just pathetic because people who don't usually drive BMWs don't really know how much more fun the car is with DSC off. I guess that's the only way Lexus will win buyers over.
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