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Old 09-02-08, 08:07 AM
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Hello everyone.

Just purchased a 2008 IS250 AWD last week. Got it in Starfire Pearl with the premium package and sterling interior, rear spoiler, all-weather mats, cargo net, wheel locks, trunk mat. I'll get pics, but you all know exactly what this looks like.

First Toyota product in my lifetime...been a German car guy forever. Needed something new and was looking at the R32 and I was able to get a deal for a $38000 IS250 down to $32,500...$100 cheaper than the R32.

We went to the dealer that day to basically get an R32...but I told the wife we needed to drive the IS too. Once we did, we got in the R32 and the interior and everything couldn't compare to the Lexus. So we took the plunge.

I've got a lot to learn here as I have been big into VW/Audi for a long time.
In fact, here are a few pics of my VW's. The Jetta was just sold. Still have the Corrado.










Old 09-02-08, 08:18 AM
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Congrats dude.

With those wheel lugs, no one is gonna jack your wheels!
Old 09-02-08, 08:21 AM
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congrats on the new is clean jetta
Old 09-02-08, 08:23 AM
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I love corados. My friend has a chery cola red one.

I look forward to your bulid of the IS. With your euro styling I'm sure it will turn out clean. Any plans?
Old 09-02-08, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mikez
Congrats dude.

With those wheel lugs, no one is gonna jack your wheels!
As soon as I saw those, it made me wish I had them!!!
Old 09-02-08, 08:56 AM
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Nice rado. I had a 1990 G60 and I rebuilt the engine, ported the supercharger, and had pretty much every bolt on available for it... I loved that car, it was so fun to drive. Some days I wish I had never sold it.
Old 09-02-08, 10:28 AM
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Congrats and welcome to CL.

Those lugs remind me of the chariots in Ben Hur.
Old 09-02-08, 10:36 AM
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wow the jetta is clean!
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Welcome to Club Lexus and congrats!
Old 09-02-08, 10:59 AM
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Nice! Awesome rides. Road kill at its finest; any little critters that come flying near your wheels will get speared.
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Nice cars, the IS is nice so you should enjoy it. Welcome to Lexus/Toyota products.
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congrats on the new purchase. my brother in law had a corrado - very fun to drive.
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congrats on the new purchase
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Congrats on your new IS and welcome to Club Lexus
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H.o.v.!!!!!!!!!!!


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