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Old 08-28-07, 09:18 AM
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Guys, its time to trade up my baby for a new one.

I am at a cross roads and cant decide which one to buy.

08 IS350 GFM on Black with ground effects and sport exhust.

08 IS350 GFM on Grey with ground effects and sport exhust.

08 IS350 Tungsten Pearl on grey with Ground effects and sport exhust?
Old 08-28-07, 09:21 AM
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I'm a fan of black interiors and GFM is a beautiful color, so I would go with that combo
Old 08-28-07, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen K
I'm a fan of black interiors and GFM is a beautiful color, so I would go with that combo
EXACTLY! that would look awesome!
Old 08-28-07, 09:25 AM
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I saw that sport exhaust as a option on the lexus site.. Is this aftermarket?

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I dont like grey interior, and GFM is my favorite color
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GFM on Black... FTW!!!
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Your public profile says you have a 2006 IS350. So why is it that you want to trade a car less than two years old for the same model There is no real difference in looks, or performance, between a 2006 or 2008. Unless there is something wrong with your current ride, it's a waste of money. Why not just add ground effects, exhaust, wheels, etc. to your existing ride and save big bucks?? Curious minds want to know.

But if you just have to have a new vehicle I would get BLACK as the interior color on the two colors you are considering. I am not a fan of grey leather interiors. Personal preference.

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make this a poll . . . prob get a better response, and easier to decide.
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Hey Guys, Im trading it cuz my lease is up. i originally leased it for 2 years hoping that I would either get the 335 or M3 but the 335 is full of problems and serious problems like fuel pump issues. So I decided to just do a 3 year lease and ill just wait for the 2011 M5. Plus new lease will drop my payments down by like 150 - 200 .

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Originally Posted by Allen K
I'm a fan of black interiors and GFM is a beautiful color, so I would go with that combo
+154854155214
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Originally Posted by crzyis
Hey Guys, Im trading it cuz my lease is up. i originally leased it for 2 years hoping that I would either get the 335 or M3 but the 335 is full of problems and serious problems like fuel pump issues. So I decided to just do a 3 year lease and ill just wait for the 2011 M5. Plus new lease will drop my payments down by like 150 - 200 .

thanks
OK, got you. In the end, leasing two cars for a total of five years will end up costing you more than if you had just bought the IS two years ago. The last two years are water under the bridge but it is something to consider going forward. Over the long term leasing becomes a pricey option since you are always paying the high cost of initial depreciation, month after month after month. Don't focus exclusively on the monthly payment.

Anyway, I prefer a black interior over the grey or cashmere ones. Easier to keep clean, and it just looks nicer.
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Originally Posted by crzyis
Guys, its time to trade up my baby for a new one.

I am at a cross roads and cant decide which one to buy.

08 IS350 GFM on Black with ground effects and sport exhust.

08 IS350 GFM on Grey with ground effects and sport exhust.

08 IS350 Tungsten Pearl on grey with Ground effects and sport exhust?
GFM/Black!
TP/Black!
Old 08-28-07, 12:15 PM
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Of the choices you proposed, GFM/black would be my pick too.
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Def GFM with black. You should have setup a poll!
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no need for a poll


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