Bought a Volvo S60R Instead!!!
09-04-06, 11:04 AM
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Guys I really liked the IS350 but I got a screaming good deal on a 06 Volvo S60R with the manual transmission. MSRP was $46K I got it for just over $30K with my company's discount plan and Volvo incentives. The real kicker was the more room in the back for my 1 year old daughter. It was going to be real cramped back there with a child seat in the IS350. Still got 300 HP and the fun of a manual transmission and AWD. Probably be back looking at Lexus again in 2008 when my wife's car is off its lease.
09-04-06, 07:20 PM
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It would be cool if Lexus did something like this. This guy did the Overseas Delivery option on his black S60R and took a few laps around the "Ring" in Germany.
http://ss.otheron.com/rkelly/video/swede1.mov
click save as! It is a big file so dial up is death. 36mb high quality video
http://ss.otheron.com/rkelly/video/swede1.mov
click save as! It is a big file so dial up is death. 36mb high quality video
That modded silver Volvo looks really nice and agressive.
I think its a good choice that you picked the Volvo. There are sooooo many new IS's around here. I'm starting no to look at them anymore because there is just so many. They are starting to be more IS's here in So Cal then Honda Civics, no joke!
Good choice on the Volvo, you hardly see them here in So Cal.
09-06-06, 11:40 AM
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Even with X-Plan pricing, I can't come close to your deal. Was the car a dealer demo? Would you mind listing the discounts that got you to $30K?
In any event, best of luck with a beautiful car and a growing family.
09-06-06, 02:23 PM
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I am picking it up Saturday Sept 9.
09-06-06, 02:29 PM
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Hey gonbad- don't drool over the E class AMG. I have a 2005 E 500 (not an AMG, but a sweet looking car) Too bad it has been in the shop 7 times for a malfunctioning airmatic suspension. It is the most beautiful piece og garbage I have ever owned. Great engine (I am sure the AMG is even nicer) but reliability goes a long way toward motoring bliss. Good luck with the new ride!
09-06-06, 02:30 PM
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I did the same thing on my wife's Acura MDX. I purchased it in 2004 the day after Christmas. The dealer was going to be getting a delivery of several right before the end of the year. Therefore, he was facing a sizable inventory tax plus he was trying to get his numbers for the end of the month and year. I bought the car $500 over invoice. Up to that point most dealers I was talking to would only take about $1000-1500 off MSRP on the MDX.
09-06-06, 02:45 PM
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Hey gonbad- don't drool over the E class AMG. I have a 2005 E 500 (not an AMG, but a sweet looking car) Too bad it has been in the shop 7 times for a malfunctioning airmatic suspension. It is the most beautiful piece og garbage I have ever owned. Great engine (I am sure the AMG is even nicer) but reliability goes a long way toward motoring bliss. Good luck with the new ride!
I would never buy a mercedes.
09-07-06, 07:37 PM
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Another reason I bought the Volvo. This was Westside Lexus in Houston. My office is just down the street from them. They were rude and very elitist. I can't stand that. It's my money. I wish I had Sewell Lexus down here in Houston. I dealt with that family of dealerships in Dallas and their service was excellent at all of them regardless of the brand.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=gonbad
On the other hand The Volvo Dealer is right next door to the Lexus. Granted I didn't buy the car from them but everyone I met over there when I test drove an S60R with the Automatic were very nice and courteous.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=gonbad
On the other hand The Volvo Dealer is right next door to the Lexus. Granted I didn't buy the car from them but everyone I met over there when I test drove an S60R with the Automatic were very nice and courteous.
10-18-06, 05:01 PM
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Another reason I bought the Volvo. This was Westside Lexus in Houston. My office is just down the street from them. They were rude and very elitist. I can't stand that. It's my money. I wish I had Sewell Lexus down here in Houston. I dealt with that family of dealerships in Dallas and their service was excellent at all of them regardless of the brand.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=gonbad
On the other hand The Volvo Dealer is right next door to the Lexus. Granted I didn't buy the car from them but everyone I met over there when I test drove an S60R with the Automatic were very nice and courteous.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=gonbad
On the other hand The Volvo Dealer is right next door to the Lexus. Granted I didn't buy the car from them but everyone I met over there when I test drove an S60R with the Automatic were very nice and courteous.
10-18-06, 05:32 PM
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I bought my IS just two weeks ago. I decided to "move up" from my '05 Subaru STi which had been my daily driver for the last year. Did my research and was hell-bent to go out and buy the S60R. Went to the local Volvo dealer and looked over the S60R and just couldn't get excited about it. My 15 year-old kept pulling my sleeve to leave. I would have liked to drive it - probably would have really liked it. However, I do have to look at the car too and it wasn't growing on me. We left the Volvo dealer and, on a lark, we passed by the Lexus dealer. I've known the Sales Manager for 20+ years and the first car we saw was their first x-package 350 fully loaded. The rest is history - I bought it right then and there. (It didn't hurt that my buddy did the deal for $500 over invoice.)
I let the family read this thread because they all accused me of "finally coming to my senses" when I bought the Lexus. I still think the S60R is one helluva car and I am glad that the members of this board are mature enough to give the car it's due respect.
I'll have my Eibach Pro's on this week and will post pics in my own thread so I don't hijack this one! Go Volvo!
I let the family read this thread because they all accused me of "finally coming to my senses" when I bought the Lexus. I still think the S60R is one helluva car and I am glad that the members of this board are mature enough to give the car it's due respect.
I'll have my Eibach Pro's on this week and will post pics in my own thread so I don't hijack this one! Go Volvo!
10-18-06, 06:06 PM
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Quote: Awesome video! Does anyone know what that song is called in the Video????
Heres much better Volvo video. Im just waiting for similar videos with IS350.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...3af4fe7173.htm
Dont let the intro of this video fool you.
regards, Bart.
Heres much better Volvo video. Im just waiting for similar videos with IS350.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...3af4fe7173.htm
Dont let the intro of this video fool you.
regards, Bart.