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Is the Lexus is350 an eye candy?!

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Old 08-03-09 | 05:15 PM
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Hello guys haha.
The past few days i've been posting up random questions lol sorry! =(
It's prolly cause im getting my 2009 is350 black/black interior in 1.5 days so I have so many questions. I know that the Lexus is models looks great, but are they eye candy? LOL sorry for these wierd questions but im so excited!!

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Old 08-03-09 | 05:30 PM
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The basis shape and style of the car makes it a very sleek sport sedan. But IMHO, a few modest mods make the car into something that really is an eye catcher.
Old 08-03-09 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
The basis shape and style of the car makes it a very sleek sport sedan. But IMHO, a few modest mods make the car into something that really is an eye catcher.
Agreed. Adding things like wheels, spoilers, or ground effects/body kits really make the IS stand out
Old 08-03-09 | 05:36 PM
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the IS looks damn good from the side. add rims, drop and kit. eye candy. I catch myself staring at my own car sometimes lol
Old 08-03-09 | 05:37 PM
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It's like seeing a pornstar in the grocery store. It catches your eye, and you can't stop glancing over at it. Mods are a plus.
Old 08-03-09 | 05:41 PM
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You should have bought your car 3.5 years ago. Back in 2005, I couldn't park or buy gas without getting peppered with questions and comments. Now the 2IS is so common that it's practically invisible. Like IS-SV said, a few tasteful mods can make it stand out from the crowd.
Old 08-03-09 | 05:43 PM
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well,,,
I'm pretty happy with mine right now
Old 08-03-09 | 05:56 PM
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I think the layout of the IS is very sporty for a sedan. Add a nice drop, rear spoiler, some GFX (esp front lip) and it is pretty much good to go. Personally, I really like the stock 18s that come with the 08 350; add some spacers to these and they will really stand out.

A huge plus for this car is the modest price, but that price (at least for the 250) is what makes this car a little more common. You can grab a 250 for upper 20s low 30s. The 350 will set you back more, but, at least around here (NJ), they are rare.
Old 08-03-09 | 05:59 PM
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not an eye candy, but I like mine
Old 08-03-09 | 06:00 PM
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everytime i drive i get ppl staring... sometimes its alittle disconcerting especially when they look like gangbangers...

i was driving with a friend thru traffic (hes my age, 40's) and crawled past a bus stop, there was this 13-15yr old girl staring at my car, my friend goes 'look the young tuna checking us out', me i kept looking ahead, we rode along in silence for about 20sec then he turns looks at me and says in a dead pan... 'i gotta get me one of these'
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Depends on where you live...
Nevertheless, it's a stunning car when it's stock and you will get looks. I get looks even though my city is full of ISX50's (all stock lol).

If you mod it, you'll definitely turn heads.
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are u 16 ? lol .... jk
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Originally Posted by Bichon
You should have bought your car 3.5 years ago. Back in 2005, I couldn't park or buy gas without getting peppered with questions and comments. Now the 2IS is so common that it's practically invisible. Like IS-SV said, a few tasteful mods can make it stand out from the crowd.
I think it depends on where you live too. There's a few 250s near me, but no 350s (especially ones that are modded )
Old 08-03-09 | 07:30 PM
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You should bag it and THEN see what happens!
Old 08-03-09 | 07:33 PM
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I think properly modded IS350s (and 250s and ISFs) are eye-candy, but that's my own personal taste.

A stock IS350 is about as interesting to me as a stock BMW 3-series - worth a glance, but not a lingering glance.



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