Just wanted to thank everyone for a great time and all your help! Its time to replace
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Mike! You better not leave me, just as im about to buy my IS350!
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if you want, we can exchange PM with Cell Numbers! Im going to need help with my MODS!..Brian can't do it all on his own hehehe
Besides, You still have to stay on CL so we can have our Daily Song Downloads
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if you want, we can exchange PM with Cell Numbers! Im going to need help with my MODS!..Brian can't do it all on his own hehehe
Besides, You still have to stay on CL so we can have our Daily Song Downloads
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The IS back seat just isn't well suited for infant seats. No one over ~5'5" or so can sit in the front passenger seat if the baby seat is in my car. Also, the trunk is tiny. I can barely fit the stroller in there. It's why I'm getting an Infiniti FX to complement the IS.
Sorry to hear about you selling your car...but I have a question that I don't understand to this day.
Why is the general rule of thought that one must sell their current car to buy a mini-van or SUV for one child? Especially while they are a baby and don't need hardly any space? If the car were a coupe I could see the problem getting into the backseat all the time and messing with a baby seat, but a 4-door sedan? I just don't get it...
And before anyone bashes me for not having kids and not understanding, I do have a 10 month old niece who I babysit all the time and take around with me
Why is the general rule of thought that one must sell their current car to buy a mini-van or SUV for one child? Especially while they are a baby and don't need hardly any space? If the car were a coupe I could see the problem getting into the backseat all the time and messing with a baby seat, but a 4-door sedan? I just don't get it...
And before anyone bashes me for not having kids and not understanding, I do have a 10 month old niece who I babysit all the time and take around with me
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The IS back seat just isn't well suited for infant seats. No one over ~5'5" or so can sit in the front passenger seat if the baby seat is in my car. Also, the trunk is tiny. I can barely fit the stroller in there. It's why I'm getting an Infiniti FX to complement the IS.
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No way with an infant seat would you be comfortable in frontat 6'1.
There is one infant seat that is made smaller and works better but still....
Plus you can't seat the child in the middle where it's safest.
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I have another son
He is a bit older but now with 2 kids in the back, stroller, ect...it doesnt leave much room. Figure if we are all out shopping together. I can not, and will not, have loose items in the back of the car as its not safe period.
Its not that I want a SUV. I do not, trust me! This is why she will drive it and I feel more comfortable with her in a bigger vehicle anyway.
We have considered smaller SUV's as I do not need too much room but more cabin space and a place to store stuff with out it being in the back seat.
Hope that makes better sense!
He is a bit older but now with 2 kids in the back, stroller, ect...it doesnt leave much room. Figure if we are all out shopping together. I can not, and will not, have loose items in the back of the car as its not safe period.
Its not that I want a SUV. I do not, trust me! This is why she will drive it and I feel more comfortable with her in a bigger vehicle anyway.
We have considered smaller SUV's as I do not need too much room but more cabin space and a place to store stuff with out it being in the back seat.
Hope that makes better sense!
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HAHA...I just got my first offer from my Lexus dealer Looks like my buddy is going to loose my business or its time to change out of Lexus. For a 48k car new about 18 mos old it took the worst deprecation I have seen on any car I have had. If this is the case the car will stay for remainder of my lease. I wont throw money out the window! Funny how they tell me they are so slow and hurting for business
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Why is the general rule of thought that one must sell their current car to buy a mini-van or SUV for one child? Especially while they are a baby and don't need hardly any space? If the car were a coupe I could see the problem getting into the backseat all the time and messing with a baby seat, but a 4-door sedan? I just don't get it...
And before anyone bashes me for not having kids and not understanding, I do have a 10 month old niece who I babysit all the time and take around with me
And before anyone bashes me for not having kids and not understanding, I do have a 10 month old niece who I babysit all the time and take around with me
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HAHA...I just got my first offer from my Lexus dealer Looks like my buddy is going to loose my business or its time to change out of Lexus. For a 48k car new about 18 mos old it took the worst deprecation I have seen on any car I have had. If this is the case the car will stay for remainder of my lease. I wont throw money out the window! Funny how they tell me they are so slow and hurting for business
Yet,they're on the lot for silly numbers.
Like an '06 350 with 36K miles on a local Lexus lot for $40K.
Go figure.
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I guess I will shop them to see and also check out other brands. I just need to do my homework first before I start to call places. Worst case I keep both cars and we deal with it. Its not the end of the world but sure would make it easier on certain days.
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Here is one at the dealer local to me Joe!
2007 Used
Lexus IS 350
5,917 Mileage
$42,995 Price
Try that on for size. This is used in my area and basically all the options I have. my only difference is I have 19k miles for an 07...they are fighting me that I have high mileage for the year??
2007 Used
Lexus IS 350
5,917 Mileage
$42,995 Price
Try that on for size. This is used in my area and basically all the options I have. my only difference is I have 19k miles for an 07...they are fighting me that I have high mileage for the year??
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Here is one at the dealer local to me Joe!
2007 Used
Lexus IS 350
5,917 Mileage
$42,995 Price
Try that on for size. This is used in my area and basically all the options I have. my only difference is I have 19k miles for an 07...they are fighting me that I have high mileage for the year??
2007 Used
Lexus IS 350
5,917 Mileage
$42,995 Price
Try that on for size. This is used in my area and basically all the options I have. my only difference is I have 19k miles for an 07...they are fighting me that I have high mileage for the year??
I'm ordering an '09 IS 350 with Nav/ML and the more expensive Luxury Plus package for less than that number.
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^^ It does have every option. Its a 49k sticker price. I called and its a demo but they are selling it used. Mine is only minus the headlamp washers and the radar cruise! I have every other OEM option I can get on the car.
I am going to try the private party sale and shop some more dealers. I know I can get more for the car!
I am going to try the private party sale and shop some more dealers. I know I can get more for the car!
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Hey Mike, wow I hate to see a great IS350 go. You did all the tasteful mods that I admired. Thanks for your help on my future turn signals upgrade. It's a good thing you didn't waste time and $ on your mid pipe project. I sure Brian231 has lost a photo op partner now. But hey family first of course. Good luck in your future and congrads on your soon to be family addition. CL will lose one of the more helpful and insightful members I have come across here. BIG props