biggiejimz

hey guys. long time lurker, first time posting... well ive been in the market for a new car since last year (was going to buy an IS, then i found out about the new one)... so ive waited a whole year, (did the whole, get up at 3am to watch the unvailing at geneva thing)... and its killing me. Im so close to just buying a G35c to hold me over a year then buy the new IS in its 2nd year of production. it literally hurts to hang on. help!!! what should i do?!?

rominl

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hahaha just wait, i thikn it's worth it. personally i know another two people who's in the same boat as you

CK6Speed

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Personally, I probably would get the G35C and than buy the 2nd year IS if you still wan't/need it. I myself really want the IS350, but I will not be buying a 1st year run. I did it with my 04 RX330 and while my wife and I like the car I personally regret it and wish I waited for the 2nd year. All the little minor problems is not enough to offset the thrill of being among the first (I bought mine in April 2003) to have the car. If you can live with the potential headaches than I say if you really want to be the among the fist wait for it. It is really up to you though.

Badman Forever

well.. if there are any issues, you can always count on the lexus warranty and free loaner cars. : )

rominl

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ummm, not really. sometimes some of the problems they will just be there forever.

for example some of the very early 98 gs, they have the old style steering wheel column, and lexus wont' change it for you even though it gives more vibration

TheRupp

That probably takes a lot more modification than just the steering column though...

biker

Go out once a week and test drive something, anything - that should hold you over till October.

rominl

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not really, just couple of parts. i changed mine out

biggiejimz

yeah...i need to work on this patience thing. since ive been ready to buy since last year, ive gone and looked at such a range of cars (and of course being an impulse buyer, i justifed in my head why it was okay) ex. i almost bought a Kia sorrento (no flames please, it would of been a work car ) than a Envoy denali, the audi a4 and a3, used s4, used m3, the new 330i (thorough european delivery), a volvo s60r, legacy gt lim, and of course a g35c....it just goes on and on...
this is by far the longest ive waited to buy something...but i keep on coming back to my first love the IS. It just seems to be the perfect balance of sportiness, luxury, utility (4 doors), and of course the looks. *sigh* so close...yet SOOOOOO far.

Gojirra99

Have you put down a deposit already ? That will ensure you'd be one of the first to get it

isdsms

I saw a GS in Glacier Snow. Real sharp. I am first on thye list at my local Lexus dealer here in South Jersey. Can't wait till October!

STIG

For the new IS or GS?

i probably wont be the first one on the list but o well, I cant get it until nov. so i just have to wait

isdsms

The color is actually called glacier frost mica. My deposit is for the IS.

TheRupp

Has Glacier Frost been spotted on the IS yet? I know we saw one in white but i don't think it was GFM

Gojirra99

Glacier Frost is the very light bluish color, not white.
The white on the GS is called Crystal White.