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Old 12-25-06, 09:37 AM
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Hi everyone! First off, I wanted to say that this looks to be a great place for a Lexus enthusiast! I look forward to wasting away hours just reading up and looking at pictures.

Secondly, I just got my IS yesterday.
2007 IS250 AWD in Desert Sage:


Initially, I purchased a 2007 Infiniti G35X, but was dealing with an F'd up dealership. To make a long story short, they made a mistake, offered me too good of a deal, and then wanted to "work something out" with me. Instead, I wanted to just get out of it and keep my garage just for Toyotas. Plus, the IS is much more comfy for my commute!

Here's my AE86:


As you can see, I'm into quirky cars/styling. Hopefully, I can get this IS to where my Corolla is, at least in terms of styling.

In case you're interested, my CarDomain page: http://www.cardomain.com/id/BB_AE86
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Nice. Congratulations. Welcome to the club.
Old 12-25-06, 02:17 PM
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Congrats on the new car, how about some more pics and options. Did you lease or purchase and what kind of deal did you get?
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Originally Posted by bb_ae86
Hi everyone! First off, I wanted to say that this looks to be a great place for a Lexus enthusiast! I look forward to wasting away hours just reading up and looking at pictures.

Secondly, I just got my IS yesterday.
2007 IS250 AWD in Desert Sage:


Initially, I purchased a 2007 Infiniti G35X, but was dealing with an F'd up dealership. To make a long story short, they made a mistake, offered me too good of a deal, and then wanted to "work something out" with me. Instead, I wanted to just get out of it and keep my garage just for Toyotas. Plus, the IS is much more comfy for my commute!

Here's my AE86:


As you can see, I'm into quirky cars/styling. Hopefully, I can get this IS to where my Corolla is, at least in terms of styling.

In case you're interested, my CarDomain page: http://www.cardomain.com/id/BB_AE86
Welcome...One of the few Desert Sages around! I'm surprised you went from the G35 to a 250 rather than 350, tho. Big drop-off in power there.
Old 12-25-06, 05:01 PM
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Thanks for the kind welcome. I'll take more pics this week!
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36 month / 15K year lease.
Sticker = $35197 (only options were cargo net, trunk mat, and wheels locks! Can you say stripper?!?!)
Cap cost = 34677.88
Down = $1402.50
Monthy = 521.22 + 47.43 (tax)
Money factor = .00225 (December to Remeber + Tier1+)

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Actually, it was major power drop-off x3! I had an 2004 G35 coupe for 2 years, then the 2007 G35X sedan. Before the Infinities, I had a heavily modified WRX. I just wanted something a little more practical I guess. Honestly, I would have just stuck with the G35X if the dealership I was working didn't blow the deal so badly. Plus, I have the Corolla as my auto-x/play car. I just wanted something clean/practical. Though it sucked today b/c on the freeway, a G35 coupe was trying to get me to gun it with him. =(
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us desert sage metallic owners shall stick together.
Old 12-25-06, 11:23 PM
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congrats and welcome!
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nice color combo.
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More pics. I just realized that I hate the dealer installed front plate holder. I better get those holes filled so I can rock a clean front side...





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welcome... desert sage huh?....sounds kinda tough for a car color.

can't wait until they run out of ideas for car colors... what are they going to do then?

"Hey guys... check out my new ninja gaiden pearl white mica"
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yo bat you crazy. lol
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Welcome to CL and congrats on your new IS. Looks great
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Welcome to the Club and congrats on the purchase!

The color is great in person. If anyone hasn't seen it in person yet, you really can't judge it by photos alone. I love it!
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Originally Posted by bb_ae86
To make a long story short, they made a mistake, offered me too good of a deal, and then wanted to "work something out" with me.
It's not a mistake. It's a devious car sales trick known as "lowballing". You were smart to leave.

Enjoy your new car!
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