IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
View Poll Results: Would you get the exact same IS?
I'd get the exact same car - model, options & color!
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18.99%
I'd downgrade/upgrade to 250/350/F.
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16.76%
I'd get a different color.
12
6.70%
I'd get different options.
25
13.97%
I'd mix the choices above.
22
12.29%
I'd get an entirely different car.
56
31.28%
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Would you get the same IS next time?

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Old 05-06-08, 11:24 AM
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HAHA

I would probably get get another car like the an older vette, STI, EVO, boxter, A4, BMW coupe... ahh the list goes on

The 250 is a bit too tamed for my liking
Old 05-06-08, 11:51 AM
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I'd get the same IS350, with the same options. I might consider an IS-F, but if gas prices keep going up, that possibility would diminish (as this would be my DD, and it wouldn't be fun to spend $400-$800 a month on gas).
Old 05-06-08, 12:12 PM
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i seen this posted last nite but honestly my mind drew a blank... if my car got totaled today/tomorrow/whenever... i'll take the insurance money than start searching for a cheeper UCF10/11/20/21 and VIP it 2 da max.
Old 05-06-08, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
or crazy like me to go threw so many cars and waste money
PLUS 1!!!!!
Old 05-06-08, 01:10 PM
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I am hoping the next IS would be a 300. The 250 is just too weak IMHO. Everything else is good. And I LOVE the GFM!!
Old 05-06-08, 01:51 PM
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I love the car, I really do. But ever since the day I got it, it has been nothing but hassle. no mechanical problems, but it is just a target for damage. from wheels to chips to scratches to vandalism to wrecks. It won't stop. and I would get another car just because after three years I want to switch it up a little. Maybe the 335i or go back to a truck.
Old 05-06-08, 02:20 PM
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I'd definitely go for a different car
not that I hate my current IS..(I love the IS!!)
but if I have to change or if the opportunity comes...why not go for
a different car..maybe upgrade it?

this is what happened to me..
I bought spanky new fully loaded 07 G35 6MT and drove it for 10 months
I had few problems with my car so I ended up doing the Lemon Law the G
returned the car, and I had an option to get another new G35 or get money
back..of course I got the money back..did my research and ended up getting
a new 07 IS250 fully loaded and saved some money since IS250 is way cheaper than G35!!
Old 05-06-08, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianGirl007
Here's the question:

If something happened to your car tomorrow, would you get the same 250/350 and get the exact same color as you have now or would you change something?
I would get the same color, Smoky Granite Metallic and I would add the elusive Sports package and possibly Navigation (still unsure on that one).
Old 05-06-08, 04:29 PM
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I'm probably one of the few people on here that drives like a grandma, but if something were to happen, I'd probably end up in a GS450h. I like the IS, but as far as practicality, it's nice to have a back seat every now and again
Old 05-06-08, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
As much as I enjoy the power, luxury, comfort and class of my IS350, I'd want my next car to be a bit sportier with better steering feel. The cars I'd put on my short list would be the Audi S5, the BMW 335i coupe, and the M3.
That would be my top three also. Maybe throw in the new CTS-V or the G8 GXP also.
Old 05-06-08, 08:11 PM
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I would downgrade to the is250 6spd manual ( I really miss shifting) and better gas mileage. I would keep the Starfire pearl but change the interior from cashmere to black. My commute does not allow me to open up my 350 and if I try to, those darn motorcycle cops will bust me....they're everywhere on my drive to dropping off the kids and going to work.
Old 05-07-08, 07:03 AM
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I couldn't wait for a crash - dumped the 350 for a 2008 Audi TT 2.0T, it averages 32+mpg in mixed driving. I just don't need a sedan anymore and wanted something sportier.
Old 05-07-08, 08:19 AM
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i like my color inside and out i just need more options and maybe more hp!!!
Old 05-07-08, 01:54 PM
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I love dark colored cars when they are all washed up and shinny, but my Obsidian is a monster to keep clean (exterior). I think I would switch to GFM for the color, and if there was an IS coupe out on the market, I would want that too.
Old 05-07-08, 01:58 PM
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A custom 335i with ls460 seats.


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