IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

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Old 03-07-10, 02:32 PM
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Just wanted to introduce my self and say Hi. My name is Rudso, just recently traded in my 03 Audi A4 for a 2010 Lexus IS250 and I'm sooo glad I went with a Lexus. I didn't post much on the Audi Forums but looks like the guys here are a little more "relaxed".

Anyways, I'm 23, work full time and go to school full time in SoCal. I'm not a big mod guy, I learned my lesson with the Audi , but I plan on doing at least small thing like heavy tint, lights, and maybe powder coat the stock rims black. Speaking of which comes my first question, can you powder coat chrome rims?

I didn't get a chance to take some pics of my car so I just took a quick one parked next to my sisters IS.......... I went black.

Old 03-07-10, 04:19 PM
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Welcome to the Lexus family. The people here on the forum are awesome.

I know you say you're not a "big mod" guy but if you stay on this forum long enough you'll want to mod your IS more and more.
Old 03-07-10, 04:41 PM
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I am not a big mod guy either, just have the GFX, fsport sway bar (a must have!), fsport intake, and fsport spring, along with the basics like tint. Btw what college do you go to?
Old 03-07-10, 05:12 PM
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do i spot a lexus santa monica sticker there? haha..nice trade up...i came from a 07 tsx to my 2010 250 and so far im pretty happy with the car just not so much the service at the stealership
Old 03-07-10, 05:17 PM
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Congrats and welcome to CL
Old 03-07-10, 05:21 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus

I traded my '98 A4 for my 2006 IS250AWD with no regrets! You'll find lots of good people and information here on CL, Enjoy!
Old 03-07-10, 05:31 PM
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welcome to CL, im pretty sure u would want to get some bodykit later on the road lol
the mod bug is gonna bite you
Old 03-07-10, 05:38 PM
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hello and welcome!
Old 03-07-10, 07:01 PM
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welcome to CL! i see theres a little sibling rivalry goin! haha....both are great cars indeed. the obsidian/alpine interior combo looks great btw!
Old 03-07-10, 08:59 PM
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Yes welcome. Can't wait to see what u do to ur car haha the bug will bite. I was sayin the same thing u are. I saved so muchmoney when I didn't know CL existed
Old 03-07-10, 09:03 PM
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Welcome To CL. "We'll make you broke" ahahah j/k! Nice trade up. To answer your question i think its possible to chrome out a wheel. Not sure if they powdercoat it or not though.
Old 03-07-10, 09:32 PM
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Welcome =) the only thing that mighthelp you stay away from modding is: don't look at other member's pics =P
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Welcome! I too came from a 2003 A4. It was a big adjustment going from Audi to Lexus. Some things good and some things not so good. But overall, GOOD!
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Thanks for the welcome guys! It is going to be hard not to do TOO much moding with all the pictures you guys post. lol

darkdream, I'm currently at CSUN for Economics.

kevetard, close guess on Santa Monica, but I got mine from Van Nuys and sister got her from Glendale (where we live).

Fizzboy7, just curious what do you miss from the 03 A4? Maybe it's because I just got it a week ago but I'm having a hard time finding something that I miss from the Audi? Rusnak had great service........ until your warranty expires haha......... but I haven't gotten the pleasure of taking my car to the dealership yet. The turbo made a nice sound on cold days with an open air intake but other than that I can't think of anything else that I miss.

Again thanks for the welcome, I'm looking forward to wards sticking around here for a while.


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