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Picking up my first Lexus (IS250 AWD) in less than 60 mins!

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Old 01-31-08, 09:25 AM
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Default Picking up my first Lexus (IS250 AWD) in less than 60 mins!

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself,

I am a former Audi and VW owner (TT and GTI), and soon to be (less than 60mins!) a IS 250 AWD owner! I've been staring down the clock every minute, I'm really excited, I loved the car on the test drive (Starfire white/black navi, etc..)

i was a little disappointed by performance (maybe bc my past two cars were turbos?).. i hope that an intake might be a quick fix to the sluggish 0-60.. anyhow, ill be posting later with pics!


thanks and i look forward to being part of this community!!
Old 01-31-08, 09:29 AM
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welcome to CL! post some pics after you got your new car!
Old 01-31-08, 11:59 AM
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Congratulations and Welcome to CL!!!

As soon as you get the chance, take pics. We just can't get enough of them!!!
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Congrats on the new car. We have another blizzard in Chicago today with very very bad road conditions. My AWD has been excellent. You will appreciate it in Connecticut.
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Congrats on your choice! Love our 250AWD, it's been through some tough driving lately with the record snows we've had in our mountains, and it just keeps going!
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you must be excited! haha i called in late for work cause i was at the dealership filling out the paper work. have fun with your new baby, and ohh ya welcome
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Congards! We can all feel the excitment. Welcome to CL!!

Originally Posted by Brian231
Congrats on the new car. We have another blizzard in Chicago today with very very bad road conditions. My AWD has been excellent. You will appreciate it in Connecticut.
Show off!! mine is just fine with winter tires and RWD
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Originally Posted by daSilVetZ
i was a little disappointed by performance (maybe bc my past two cars were turbos?).. i hope that an intake might be a quick fix to the sluggish 0-60.. anyhow, ill be posting later with pics!
Welcome! and don't hold your breath.
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Congrats!!!

Picked up my IS250 yesterday!
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Originally Posted by daSilVetZ
i was a little disappointed by performance (maybe bc my past two cars were turbos?)..
Yes maybe but the IS is such a looker!! Eventhought the car has been around for a while I still get double and long looks as a drive by. (just hope it not that I have something dragging out of my car )

Congrats on the car and welcome
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I still remember the anticipation before picking up my IS, I couldn't get to sleep the night before delivery. Getting a new car is exciting. Sorry to say that an intake is not a quick fix for your 0-60 times; did you consider the IS350, or was AWD a must-have?

Be sure to post some pictures of your new ride, and welcome to Club Lexus.
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Congrats, the AWD is awesome...welcome to the IS250 AWD fam!
Old 01-31-08, 05:13 PM
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Congrats on your purchase. CL is adictive, watchout!!
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
Congrats, the AWD is awesome...welcome to the IS250 AWD fam!
Ditto!
Old 02-01-08, 04:17 AM
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humm...welcome to CL ...u also get to join the is250 fam, not just the awd :P. btw im the self proclaimed leader of the "man i wish my is250 was faster than a scion tC club"


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