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Old 11-10-13, 02:58 AM
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The A4 for sure, the ATS feels about the same, C Class about the same...haven't spent much time with a 3 series.
3 series less that the others, IMHO.
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Old 11-11-13, 01:38 PM
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Old 11-13-13, 06:04 PM
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Welp.

Look at what's in my garage:

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Old 11-13-13, 06:28 PM
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congrats, enjoy your ride
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Old 11-13-13, 07:03 PM
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Yeah, as much as I loved the Lexus IS350 F-Sport (and I really do) it was going to be months before I could get the one that I really wanted (it would have to be ordered) and with Infiniti's $3,250 loyalty cash back, I had to jump on it
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Old 11-13-13, 07:20 PM
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Congrats! Looks great. Is all that light coming from a puddle lamp or from multiple LEDs under the side skirts?
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Old 11-13-13, 08:01 PM
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Congrats! It's an excellent choice, just not for everyone.

look at all those finger prints! having fun with the cars systems I see!
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Old 11-13-13, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Congrats! It's an excellent choice, just not for everyone.
Uh huh, I see what you did there

The IS350F-Sport was actually the top of my list but the Q50 made a better case for itself as a total package (more features, more power, more luxury). BTW, I decided on the 3.7 not the Hybrid.



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Congrats! Looks great. Is all that light coming from a puddle lamp or from multiple LEDs under the side skirts?
Well, there's the puddle lamp from the side mirrors but then I have the Welcome Lighting package which has 4 LEDs between the front and rear tires

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Old 11-14-13, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SimTide985
Uh huh, I see what you did there

The IS350F-Sport was actually the top of my list but the Q50 made a better case for itself as a total package (more features, more power, more luxury). BTW, I decided on the 3.7 not the Hybrid.
I didn't do anything. The Q50 garners a lot of heat for the glitchy (fixable) tech and numb steering HENCE it's not for everyone who can only focus on that. Have you ever read my review?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...xus-is350.html

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So which would I choose? If given the choice between these two exact cars a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Premium or 2014 Lexus IS350 Luxury I would have to go with the Infiniti. It is simply a nicer car with a balanced act. This Lexus is refined and also offers a good balance, but without nicer interior appointments is just shows me that Lexus would rather show me a piece of cake behind glass rather than hand me a slice.
So don't count out my words. I came out with the same viewpoint. Simply put they are two different cars aimed at a similar demographic but how each car gets there is a different method. Infiniti with Luxury and Lexus with Sport. Choose your flavor so to speak.

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I didn't do anything. The Q50 garners a lot of heat for the glitchy (fixable) tech and numb steering HENCE it's not for everyone who can only focus on that. Have you ever read my review?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...xus-is350.html

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So don't count out my words. I came out with the same viewpoint. Simply put they are two different cars aimed at a similar demographic but how each car gets there is a different method. Infiniti with Luxury and Lexus with Sport. Choose your flavor so to speak.

Well, have you seen my reviews of the two cars? I can only speak to my own experiences with both cars.

I wasn't counting out your words. I'm just pointing out how your attitude came across in your post. Your intentions were obvious, especially now after this post.

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Old 11-14-13, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SimTide985
Well, there's the puddle lamp from the side mirrors but then I have the Welcome Lighting package which has 4 LEDs between the front and rear tires
looks badazz !!!


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Welp.

Look at what's in my garage:

Nice dude...! congrats!!!!

I saw the $3250 off info...but may I ask-what was the total you got off MSRP? and did you shop at different i-dealers to bargain or?

and congrats, very cool car! (btw-this is a lexus forum so of course everyone will think lexus is the best of the best).
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Originally Posted by SimTide985
Well, there's the puddle lamp from the side mirrors but then I have the Welcome Lighting package which has 4 LEDs between the front and rear tires
Ahh ok. I do remember Nissan offering that on the Maxima now. It's a pretty cool feature. I would have been in a Q if it was released last Oct when I was in the market for a new car. I won't comment on whether or not I regret getting the GS (I don't lol). Love the Q though. Are the headlights HID or LED?
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Old 11-14-13, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
I saw the $3250 off info...but may I ask-what was the total you got off MSRP? and did you shop at different i-dealers to bargain or?

and congrats, very cool car! (btw-this is a lexus forum so of course everyone will think lexus is the best of the best).
the MSRP is $51,130 and then it also had $1,098 dealer options. I got it for $47,500

For the longest time I've done nothing but praise the IS350 F-Sport but the Q50S is such a different kind of vehicle too and it has a lot to offer as well. I went to a Lexus dealer a few weeks ago looking for an F-Sport with VGRS and the MLS but they've been difficult to come by and the lease deals aren't all that great.
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Originally Posted by SimTide985
Well, have you seen my reviews of the two cars? I can only speak to my own experiences with both cars.

I wasn't counting out your words. I'm just pointing out how your attitude came across in your post. Your intentions were obvious, especially now after this post.
Hoovey has actually been one of the most vocal people in regards to what the IS needs to improve. I know, we have butt heads about it a few times and I love him He's also stated the Q50 interior is a high point.

However overall, we both agree ( I put 3k miles on one) as do most reviews so don't expect a standing ovation. Congrats on the new ride.
 
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Originally Posted by SimTide985
the MSRP is $51,130 and then it also had $1,098 dealer options. I got it for $47,500

For the longest time I've done nothing but praise the IS350 F-Sport but the Q50S is such a different kind of vehicle too and it has a lot to offer as well. I went to a Lexus dealer a few weeks ago looking for an F-Sport with VGRS and the MLS but they've been difficult to come by and the lease deals aren't all that great.
nice deal.....!

did you see the is350 f-sport w/19s? jk - not available
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