View Poll Results: What brand was your last car?
Acura
252
10.39%
Audi
85
3.50%
BMW
174
7.17%
Infiniti
126
5.19%
Lexus
236
9.73%
Mercedes
69
2.84%
domestic non-premium (Dodge, Ford...)
234
9.65%
domestic premium (Caddy, Lincoln...)
37
1.53%
other Japanese (Toyota, Honda...)
982
40.48%
other European (Saab, Volvo...)
135
5.56%
this is my first car!
96
3.96%
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Which Vehicle Did Your IS250/350 Replace / Previous Rides?
06-27-07, 03:12 AM
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250 replaced my Audi 1.8T no comparison tbh, the 250 drive is much better and it looks mint. All my neighbours admire the 250 some were taking sneak peaks but I caught them 
06-27-07, 09:49 AM
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My IS350 replaced a 2003 BMW Z4 3.0. I enjoyed the car, but it was running out of warranty and starting to develop a lot of rattles and misc creaks and groans at 20K miles.
My last 3 cars have been BMWs, so I was very tempted by the new 335. However, a VERY bad service experience during my first year with the Z4 really put me off with the local dealership and the whole BMWNA customer service system.
My last 3 cars have been BMWs, so I was very tempted by the new 335. However, a VERY bad service experience during my first year with the Z4 really put me off with the local dealership and the whole BMWNA customer service system.
06-27-07, 12:45 PM
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Replaced a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, basically equipped the same as my IS.
I got the truck when I was living in Missouri. About a month later I got a job offer here in N. Virginia and accepted. The truck was impossible to drive around D.C. and the gas prices didn't help. Went to a Lexus dealer one afternoon bored and wanting to test drive cars and fell in love with the IS. Left the dealership with it that day. That was about 2 weeks ago and I haven't had a second thought about trading.
I got the truck when I was living in Missouri. About a month later I got a job offer here in N. Virginia and accepted. The truck was impossible to drive around D.C. and the gas prices didn't help. Went to a Lexus dealer one afternoon bored and wanting to test drive cars and fell in love with the IS. Left the dealership with it that day. That was about 2 weeks ago and I haven't had a second thought about trading.
06-27-07, 02:41 PM
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1996 Ford Ranger pickup w/109000 did the no car payment for 1 1/2 years for the wife. I always had nice cars and ALWAYS hook them up so took a break for a while and I am back at it strong!!!
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06-27-07, 04:46 PM
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yessir sounds right my friend has probaly the exact setup you had. Thats what i desire but i cant have a car liek that ie. sti or evo i need my luxury so here i come is f(even though i wont be mid 11s hopefully low 12s and im happy). Even a chipped/exhaust 335 cant achieve these times.
06-27-07, 05:59 PM
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What a GREAT car! A HUGE upgrade to the IS350!
Thought that might make you laugh. Reality, I actually drove this for a few months back in the day.
The IS350 is actually replacing a 2005 S2000.
06-27-07, 10:45 PM
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I'm going to speak for the collective group and say -- that's the one (I) I mean, we want to see...
06-28-07, 12:04 AM
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07-08-07, 12:25 AM
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It replaced my 1994 Ford Probe. I had so much work done.....Turbos, suspensions...etcetc....However, I had to let it go. But no regrets....and its definitely a good change.
07-09-07, 05:35 AM
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07 IS350 replaced a 06 Infiniti M45 Sport. For a stock car, the M45 has great low to mid-range power but handling was another issue. I wanted the 335i but it came down to $$$. The BMW dealers were only offering a $1500 off from MSRP. I was able to get the IS350 for $39.8k (MSRP $44.5k). The equivalent 335i would've been (roughly) $46k. I feel the 335i is a better performance sedan but not $7k better.
Regards,
NHman
Regards,
NHman