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Old 06-22-08, 01:46 PM
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Default You have fallen into a cave and have two options

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If you had to pick one as a daily driver and it had to be between those two cars, what would your choice be and why
Both are black on black
I assume there really are no options to be had with the car and no major mods will be done.
The LS600hl is listed for 116 and the IS-F is listed for 54 I think. Trade in value of current car is less than 40, but the LS600hl very well seems to be justified for what it is in it's entirety (but the same really can be said for the IS-F as well, hence I ask everyone else)
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Old 06-22-08, 02:02 PM
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IS-F simply because I like spirited driving and it would suit my needs more then a LS 600hl, but If did a lot of crusing and if I was a little older I take the LS 600hl.
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Old 06-22-08, 02:13 PM
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Most definitely the IS-F. Just because I'd be able to pick up more chicks that way.
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Old 06-22-08, 02:14 PM
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Where is this cave? I need to fall into it and get me an LS600hL
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Old 06-22-08, 02:43 PM
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Give me the LS. The IS-F's ride is awful over bumps.
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Old 06-22-08, 02:45 PM
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Most defenately the LS600h, mostly because it has CVT instead of retarded 8 speed found in IS-F and LS460.

In either case, I wish I had this dilemma
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Old 06-22-08, 02:49 PM
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LS600HL for sure
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Old 06-22-08, 03:09 PM
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LS600L ... then sell it and get an IS-F and LS460L. Best of both worlds! hehe
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Old 06-22-08, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Downfall75
Most definitely the IS-F. Just because I'd be able to pick up more chicks that way.
nah. the LS is it.

and you can put two in the trunk. total room for 6 extra chicks.
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Old 06-22-08, 03:16 PM
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Poll Time!!!
 
Old 06-22-08, 03:25 PM
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I'd have to go for the LS, mostly because I'd be living in my car trying to pay for insurance on either, might as well live in the bigger car.
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both.. and the cave goats too
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Old 06-22-08, 03:30 PM
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Where do you do 90% of your driving? If you live in an area of scenic, winding mountain roads that provide you a ready-made venue for "spirited driving", the IS-F is a good choice. If, OTOH, you are like most of us running up and down the freeways at 40-60 mph most of the time, pursuing that bumper in front of you, you will HARDLY EVER use the performance capabilities of a car with sporting intentions. You will instead reap all of the downsides - rough ride, twitchy steering, hard gear changes, and possibly higher maintenance costs than the more sedate sedan.

For the cost of the LS, consider BOTH the LS-F and maybe a ES or RX - giving you a "commuter" AND a sportscar.
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Old 06-22-08, 03:36 PM
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Wow. Surprised at this result. I'm the first to vote for the IS-F.
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Old 06-22-08, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by r00kie
LS600L ... then sell it and get an IS-F and LS460L. Best of both worlds! hehe
Ditto................
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