Keep my 3IS 350 or lease fully loaded BMW 335i
02-26-14, 12:28 PM
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I would ignore the official number on the MPG as they are not very accurate. I actually compared my car's MPG with my frd's 335 xdrive, I can easily get 400KM out of a tank considered that's 90% city driving and so as my frd as we all live in Vancouver BC, not that much freeway around. He told me he can only get 360~370 the most out of a tank. Well maybe it is because of the xdrive system that consumes more gas but I don't think the lexus is doing bad on MPG, to me I think it's reasonable. My previous B7 A4 can hardly get 420 km on a tank and that was a 2.0T four banger.
Lexus IS fuel tank: 17.4 gallons
BMW 3 Series fuel tank: 15.8 gallons
02-26-14, 12:30 PM
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I would ignore the official number on the MPG as they are not very accurate. I actually compared my car's MPG with my frd's 335 xdrive, I can easily get 400KM out of a tank considered that's 90% city driving and so as my frd as we all live in Vancouver BC, not that much freeway around. He told me he can only get 360~370 the most out of a tank. Well maybe it is because of the xdrive system that consumes more gas but I don't think the lexus is doing bad on MPG, to me I think it's reasonable. My previous B7 A4 can hardly get 420 km on a tank and that was a 2.0T four banger.
02-26-14, 04:03 PM
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Ya Lexus can't compete with BMW on power and efficiency.
Though what you spend on fuel economy with the Lexus you save on maintenance, reliability and resale value. So comparing fuel economy seems rather silly to me as it's like comparing pennies to hundred dollar bills. The engine power is the main sticking point.
Though what you spend on fuel economy with the Lexus you save on maintenance, reliability and resale value. So comparing fuel economy seems rather silly to me as it's like comparing pennies to hundred dollar bills. The engine power is the main sticking point.
02-26-14, 04:07 PM
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Ya Lexus can't compete with BMW on power and efficiency.
Though what you spend on fuel economy with the Lexus you save on maintenance, reliability and resale value. So comparing fuel economy seems rather silly to me as it's like comparing pennies to hundred dollar bills. The engine power is the main sticking point.
Though what you spend on fuel economy with the Lexus you save on maintenance, reliability and resale value. So comparing fuel economy seems rather silly to me as it's like comparing pennies to hundred dollar bills. The engine power is the main sticking point.
Of course if you plan to keep the car for 10 years you have a point. Lexus is hands down the most reliable.
02-26-14, 04:13 PM
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Ladies and Gents, good news! I have cancelled my order with BMW. After long and challenging debate with myself I decided to stick to my lovely Lexus. Even with all goodies that BMW brings on the table, Lexus is by far the better driver's car. BOBSPORT was/is right this car is worth loving. I now LOVE it officially It is that great! I will get F Sport Intake and it will be just unbelievably good. That is it - I am now officially a Lexus fanboy
It is that great! I will get F Sport Intake and it will be just unbelievably good. That is it - I am now officially a Lexus fanboy
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02-26-14, 05:56 PM
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Ladies and Gents, good news! I have cancelled my order with BMW. After long and challenging debate with myself I decided to stick to my lovely Lexus. Even with all goodies that BMW brings on the table, Lexus is by far the better driver's car. BOBSPORT was/is right this car is worth loving. I now LOVE it officially It is that great! I will get F Sport Intake and it will be just unbelievably good. That is it - I am now officially a Lexus fanboy
It is that great! I will get F Sport Intake and it will be just unbelievably good. That is it - I am now officially a Lexus fanboy
02-26-14, 10:40 PM
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It took ya long enough! 
Quite true but for more reasons than you mean. I lurk on the BMW forums since I thought about buying one and most of those people don't even acknowledge anything that isn't German. In fact, I saw them hate on Lexus "because our forums are less active." 
With the amount of ignorant statements I read on their forums when it comes to the competition I'm not sure they'd offer anything of value. At least the people on this forum are willing to recognize the strengths of all brands.
With the amount of ignorant statements I read on their forums when it comes to the competition I'm not sure they'd offer anything of value. At least the people on this forum are willing to recognize the strengths of all brands.
02-26-14, 11:12 PM
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Ladies and Gents, good news! I have cancelled my order with BMW. After long and challenging debate with myself I decided to stick to my lovely Lexus. Even with all goodies that BMW brings on the table, Lexus is by far the better driver's car. BOBSPORT was/is right this car is worth loving. I now LOVE it officially It is that great! I will get F Sport Intake and it will be just unbelievably good. That is it - I am now officially a Lexus fanboy
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Dojoman, I actually posted my first thread on bimmerfest forum yesterday with the same question as this thread asks. And oh my - I now regret posting it there. I got so many negative, arrogant and useless replies so I just ignored most of them. Maybe part of my decision to stay with Lexus was because that I got little scared that I will become one of them. Here, on the other hand, I noticed that most members are more open minded and have more respect toward each other. After all cars are machines and we should not forget that.
Slust, the reason why it took me so long is because I didn't drive it hard enough to appreciate it. I was still within "break-in" interval. Driving back home after visiting bmw dealership I decided to put on S+ mode and just hammer the gas pedal and boy did that change my mind This car is just totally different when you drive it hard. In fact it is supposed be driven this way.
UncleSpud, thank you for these words.
Slust, the reason why it took me so long is because I didn't drive it hard enough to appreciate it. I was still within "break-in" interval. Driving back home after visiting bmw dealership I decided to put on S+ mode and just hammer the gas pedal and boy did that change my mind
This car is just totally different when you drive it hard. In fact it is supposed be driven this way. UncleSpud, thank you for these words.
02-27-14, 03:12 AM
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Dojoman, I actually posted my first thread on bimmerfest forum yesterday with the same question as this thread asks. And oh my - I now regret posting it there. I got so many negative, arrogant and useless replies so I just ignored most of them. Maybe part of my decision to stay with Lexus was because that I got little scared that I will become one of them. Here, on the other hand, I noticed that most members are more open minded and have more respect toward each other. After all cars are machines and we should not forget that.
Slust, the reason why it took me so long is because I didn't drive it hard enough to appreciate it. I was still within "break-in" interval. Driving back home after visiting bmw dealership I decided to put on S+ mode and just hammer the gas pedal and boy did that change my mind This car is just totally different when you drive it hard. In fact it is supposed be driven this way.
UncleSpud, thank you for these words.
Slust, the reason why it took me so long is because I didn't drive it hard enough to appreciate it. I was still within "break-in" interval. Driving back home after visiting bmw dealership I decided to put on S+ mode and just hammer the gas pedal and boy did that change my mind
This car is just totally different when you drive it hard. In fact it is supposed be driven this way. UncleSpud, thank you for these words.
This car is a whole different animal under S/S+ mode, welcome back... again!
02-27-14, 07:21 AM
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02-27-14, 08:35 AM
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02-27-14, 06:04 PM
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Good decision. Now, before you get all excited and get yourself that f-sport intake, remember that it'll make your car a LOT quieter than the fsport factory pipe. And you won't feel any hp gain to justify the purchase. Just saying...If anything, get the Joe z intake pipe and see for yourself because it's identical to fsport, but one third of the price, if not less. Just keep the stock intake and enjoy your car man. My honest advice. I'm going to switch back to short ram.
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