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Old 02-19-06, 09:38 PM
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I have an IS300 and love it. But the new IS is calling me. I drove the 250 and thought it was nice, but not as fast or thrilling as the 300. Then I drove the 350 and it was like driving a video game it was so fast! I can afford the 250, but the 350 is out of my price range. So I can't decide - I can get the 250 right now, or I have to wait a year for the 350. Help!
Old 02-19-06, 10:23 PM
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Wait for the 350. If the 250 doesn't thrill you, it'll probably thrill you even less after you've owned it for a while. I could afford the 350 today if I really wanted to, but I'm waiting until supply catches up with demand and dealers get a little more competitive. Right now, they're selling all they can get at sticker or closse to it.
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Originally Posted by mike714
Wait for the 350. If the 250 doesn't thrill you, it'll probably thrill you even less after you've owned it for a while. I could afford the 350 today if I really wanted to, but I'm waiting until supply catches up with demand and dealers get a little more competitive. Right now, they're selling all they can get at sticker or closse to it.
I agree. I'm waiting also.

I'm waiting for IS sales to slow down so I can get a good deal on an IS250.
Old 02-20-06, 06:52 AM
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Save your pennies and wait for the 350. By the time you are ready for it, you should get some good discounts. Patience fast-driving grasshopper -- the time will come...
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save up for the 350, if youre not thrilled even with a test drive you wont be thrilled with your purchase
Old 02-20-06, 11:22 AM
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Over the years I've learned to never just "settle". To wait for the "thrill" is the correct thing to do IMO. The call you hear is from a 350 telling you to wait for it!
Old 02-20-06, 05:36 PM
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Definitely wait. The way I look at it, if you buy something you know you won't be as happy with, you are wasting your $$$.
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Originally Posted by GNG
I drove the 250 and thought it was nice, but not as fast or thrilling as the 300. Then I drove the 350 and it was like driving a video game it was so fast!
I think that sums it up. Patience is a virtue!
Old 02-21-06, 07:08 AM
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Hey learn it from me, wish someone told me this when I got my IS 250
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