So for you...what's next?
#32
I fawkin hate 4-doors. This coming from an IS250 owner. (had to get one since I moved to Florida and now friends/fam visit often)
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
Last edited by Kitty2IS; 06-26-12 at 02:12 AM.
#33
Very timely thread for me as I plan to return my car to stock over the coming months in anticipation of a trade-in. I have just started considering what my next car will be, but on my working list is:
I test drove the 4GS a couple of times again this weekend. I LOVE the way it handles and the technology inside (especially that 800+ watt Mark Levinson sound system, OMG), but I still think it's too "old" of a car for me. I think if Lexus made a GS-F Coupe that would be my ideal car as I would like to stay in the Lexus family.
- Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Coupe
- BMW M3 Coupe
- Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
- Lexus IS-F
- Lexus 4GS F-Sport
- Nissan GT-R
I test drove the 4GS a couple of times again this weekend. I LOVE the way it handles and the technology inside (especially that 800+ watt Mark Levinson sound system, OMG), but I still think it's too "old" of a car for me. I think if Lexus made a GS-F Coupe that would be my ideal car as I would like to stay in the Lexus family.
#34
After owning the IS and having appreciated all that it offers my next car(hopefully within this year or the next) would definitely be an IS-F, I love the style and look of the car but since I have an Is250 I need more power. Some of my friends have 3 series, audis, C class, etc, and although they are nice cars I prefer the styling of the 2IS more and its reliability. Considered the IS350 but if I am gonna upgrade, I might as well go all the way
#35
this is a BIG IF for me, but if i do manage to become a Warrant officer in the Army (currently an E-5 in the Navy) i'm definitely getting an IS-F. i love all the is250 gives me, but i just want that power!
IF i do get that, i'd sell both my IS250 and my SC300. No need to separate power and luxury. but i do like having one 4 door luxury and one 2 door power.
IF i do get that, i'd sell both my IS250 and my SC300. No need to separate power and luxury. but i do like having one 4 door luxury and one 2 door power.
#36
After owning the IS and having appreciated all that it offers my next car(hopefully within this year or the next) would definitely be an IS-F, I love the style and look of the car but since I have an Is250 I need more power. Some of my friends have 3 series, audis, C class, etc, and although they are nice cars I prefer the styling of the 2IS more and its reliability. Considered the IS350 but if I am gonna upgrade, I might as well go all the way
#37
I don't think I will ever buy a Lexus in my life again. It isn't really that reliable like everyone portrays it as. The IS350 also got to be one of the most boring cars I have driven also. Furthermore, the aftermarket community is very slim compared to BMW, Mercedes, Audi. Only thing I love about Lexus compared to Mercedes, BMW, Audi is the customer service. Lexus has one of the best customer service IMO.
I fawkin hate 4-doors. This coming from an IS250 owner. (had to get one since I moved to Florida and now friends/fam visit often)
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
#40
#42
I fawkin hate 4-doors. This coming from an IS250 owner. (had to get one since I moved to Florida and now friends/fam visit often)
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
What makes it even harder for me, is that I can't have an IS-F, either. I need all wheel drive in the winter (Colorado). Either that or a dedicated winter car/truck.
I guess I just need a bigger garage!
Last edited by User 41924; 06-26-12 at 08:37 AM.
#44
Since my IS250 seems invincible as it enters 115K+ miles (one dead battery is the only time it's left me stranded), I'm in the extremely fortunate position to consider a second car. I'll be taking some "flash" out of the IS250 over the next year or so. My list was gigantic but I think it's down to:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
2013 Jaguar F-type
Acura NSX-T
2010 Tesla Roadster
MB SLK55
Nissan GT-R
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
2013 Jaguar F-type
Acura NSX-T
2010 Tesla Roadster
MB SLK55
Nissan GT-R