Next car After IS 350?
03-12-12, 08:58 PM
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Dont really like any other Lexus plus too pricey...Guess the IS is getting a bit small esp when there are people in back seat way too squishy...I have been hearing a lot about Genesis Sedan...?!?!?!
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03-13-12, 06:37 AM
#49
I don't agree everything German is unreliable. I would say any VAG group made (VW, Audi and even Porshe) is unreliable, and I am speaking from my own experience. Ask anyone who owned or owns 911 996 if they had any issues and you will find tons of parts that go over time. Just the other day I changed the light switch on my brothers 911. Of course that was VW part. I owned recent 2001 and up Audis and VW and I will stay away from them from now on. BMW on the other hand are pretty reliable cars. I have my 2001 M3 that I owned for over 6 years and had zero major issues with it. The car now has over 130k miles on it and runs like new. It needed bushings and components that wear (battery, bushings, tires, belts) replaced but that's expected.
So as far as my next car, it will most likely be newer 3series with AWD and the new 260 hp turbo 4 that gets awesome gas milage and is pretty fast.
So as far as my next car, it will most likely be newer 3series with AWD and the new 260 hp turbo 4 that gets awesome gas milage and is pretty fast.
Statistically speaking, German cars suck for reliability.... just because you got one good one doesn't change that.
For example-
http://autos.jdpower.com/content/pre...lity-study.htm
Lexus has been at the top of this survey for most of its existence (and just about all of the last 10-12 years)
Notice BMW down there well below average?
Other than Porsche (which is also routinely in the top 5) the only other above average German entry is mercedes benz, which seems to have improved since getting rid of Chrysler... (indeed their first appearance above average was the first year cars post-dumping-Chrysler would appear in the survey)
That's apart from how insanely overpriced german cars are... this has been covered a few times, like how the BMW 328i, similarly optioned, was thousands more than an IS350 despite being embarrassingly slower and with a much plainer interior....
03-13-12, 07:43 AM
#53
I would for sure like something bigger than the IS, but with the amount of miles I drive a year (nearly 20,000) I have a hard time paying much more for a car or stepping into something that might not be as reliable.
03-13-12, 03:11 PM
#56
I love my IS, but if I were in the market right now, I think I'd be looking at either a V8 Genesis sedan, a Mustang GT, or a Corvette Grand Sport Coupe... depending on my mood.
I kind of want the GT (or maybe Boss 302) or the Vette right now, actually, to be a stablemate for Xandra.
But I just can't justify paying for a second, expensive, brand new car as a single driver. I'd feel like such a wasteful douche, heh.
I kind of want the GT (or maybe Boss 302) or the Vette right now, actually, to be a stablemate for Xandra.
But I just can't justify paying for a second, expensive, brand new car as a single driver. I'd feel like such a wasteful douche, heh.
03-13-12, 04:08 PM
#57
The BMW 3 series (either 328i or 335i) with their new F30 engines are tempting.... even the 328i, which I would not even consider with the previous models due to lack of power is greatly improved. Also their interior is redesigned, which is much more appealing. Except I am unsure of the chance in the hood design, it might grow on me.
03-13-12, 07:49 PM
#59
Couple of options did me:
370z
G37 when new model comes out if I like it
Keep Lexus as beater and get a classic toy car for nice days
Infiniti fx35/50 + toy car
Probably not another Lexus - not sporty enough for me IMO. Great as a daily driver commuter though
370z
G37 when new model comes out if I like it
Keep Lexus as beater and get a classic toy car for nice days
Infiniti fx35/50 + toy car
Probably not another Lexus - not sporty enough for me IMO. Great as a daily driver commuter though
