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02-01-07, 08:00 PM
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02-01-07, 08:05 PM
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The IS-F will be unique in that I do not have a clue as to what kind of buyer would want one.
I suspect when it comes down to it, with money in hand, $60k + would cause most folks to look at all the cars and then decide.
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02-02-07, 08:35 AM
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I would think they would opt for an M3 or RS4 with a manual tranny in that case.
The IS-F will be unique in that I do not have a clue as to what kind of buyer would want one. I suspect when it comes down to it, with money in hand, $60k + would cause most folks to look at all the cars and then decide.
The IS-F will be unique in that I do not have a clue as to what kind of buyer would want one.
I suspect when it comes down to it, with money in hand, $60k + would cause most folks to look at all the cars and then decide.I really want Lexus to deliver on this, and come out strong.
02-02-07, 09:46 AM
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I would think they would opt for an M3 or RS4 with a manual tranny in that case.
The IS-F will be unique in that I do not have a clue as to what kind of buyer would want one. I suspect when it comes down to it, with money in hand, $60k + would cause most folks to look at all the cars and then decide.
The IS-F will be unique in that I do not have a clue as to what kind of buyer would want one.
I suspect when it comes down to it, with money in hand, $60k + would cause most folks to look at all the cars and then decide.I specifically DO NOT want any European cars due to their very annoying reliability hassle.
I am driving a manual WRX STi now, the main reason I want the IS-F is for the auto tranny, I am tired of shifting.
Basically I want a sporty automatic STi with more luxury. The STi is small, so I don't mind the small size of the IS-F.
All current GS are not sporty enough. Ideally GS-F is the perfect car for me, but it won't be out for a while.
Now you understand who want one now? Basically all the EVO/STi driver who are getting older who want more comfort and is making more money now to afford a $60k car.
02-02-07, 09:50 AM
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I can tell you, because I am IS-F's target buyer.
I specifically DO NOT want any European cars due to their very annoying reliability hassle.
I am driving a manual WRX STi now, the main reason I want the IS-F is for the auto tranny, I am tired of shifting.
Basically I want a sporty automatic STi with more luxury. The STi is small, so I don't mind the small size of the IS-F.
All current GS are not sporty enough. Ideally GS-F is the perfect car for me, but it won't be out for a while.
Now you understand who want one now? Basically all the EVO/STi driver who are getting older who want more comfort and is making more money now to afford a $60k car.
I specifically DO NOT want any European cars due to their very annoying reliability hassle.
I am driving a manual WRX STi now, the main reason I want the IS-F is for the auto tranny, I am tired of shifting.
Basically I want a sporty automatic STi with more luxury. The STi is small, so I don't mind the small size of the IS-F.
All current GS are not sporty enough. Ideally GS-F is the perfect car for me, but it won't be out for a while.
Now you understand who want one now? Basically all the EVO/STi driver who are getting older who want more comfort and is making more money now to afford a $60k car.
I understand now.
Just do not think there are many of you. Generally when people age, they gain weight, and they want room, a smoother ride as well as an auto tranny.
02-02-07, 10:01 AM
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The IS-F will ride smoother then any EVO/STi
The IS-F is just like a AMG C55, the C55 is also a small compact sedan with a big V8. MB sell enough of those to keep it in production. I am sure there are enough people out there like me who want a Toyota made AMG C55 due to reliability issue.
The IS-F will sell fine, just like for 10 years, the Japanese don't think the EVO/STi will sell here, but their sales figure double their expectation. Now the Nissan GTR will be here next year.
Performance sells, period
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02-02-07, 11:33 AM
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I specifically DO NOT want any European cars due to their very annoying reliability hassle.
I am driving a manual WRX STi now, the main reason I want the IS-F is for the auto tranny, I am tired of shifting.
Basically I want a sporty automatic STi with more luxury. The STi is small, so I don't mind the small size of the IS-F.
I am driving a manual WRX STi now, the main reason I want the IS-F is for the auto tranny, I am tired of shifting.
Basically I want a sporty automatic STi with more luxury. The STi is small, so I don't mind the small size of the IS-F.
02-02-07, 01:06 PM
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Yes.
A lot of people kept saying with that kind of price tag, people will buy a M3, C55, S4/RS4 instead.
There are a lot of people in this world who are not blind by the badge/brand. I myself just want function, trouble free high performance. I have driven all generations M3s, C55, S4/RS4, none of them appeal to me more then the IS-F. And in my opinion, the brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi have no more status then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti. To me, status symbol are Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley. Since any high school kid making mininum wage can go out and buy a few years old used 325i, C240, A4 for less then $10k. When you see Pizza delivery signs on top of late model 3-series BMW, it kills all the image that brand has
A lot of people kept saying with that kind of price tag, people will buy a M3, C55, S4/RS4 instead.
There are a lot of people in this world who are not blind by the badge/brand. I myself just want function, trouble free high performance. I have driven all generations M3s, C55, S4/RS4, none of them appeal to me more then the IS-F. And in my opinion, the brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi have no more status then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti. To me, status symbol are Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley. Since any high school kid making mininum wage can go out and buy a few years old used 325i, C240, A4 for less then $10k. When you see Pizza delivery signs on top of late model 3-series BMW, it kills all the image that brand has
02-02-07, 01:10 PM
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Yes.
A lot of people kept saying with that kind of price tag, people will buy a M3, C55, S4/RS4 instead.
There are a lot of people in this world who are not blind by the badge/brand. I myself just want function, trouble free high performance. I have driven all generations M3s, C55, S4/RS4, none of them appeal to me more then the IS-F. And in my opinion, the brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi have no more status then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti. To me, status symbol are Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley. Since any high school kid making mininum wage can go out and buy a few years old used 325i, C240, A4 for less then $10k. When you see Pizza delivery signs on top of late model 3-series BMW, it kills all the image that brand has
A lot of people kept saying with that kind of price tag, people will buy a M3, C55, S4/RS4 instead.
There are a lot of people in this world who are not blind by the badge/brand. I myself just want function, trouble free high performance. I have driven all generations M3s, C55, S4/RS4, none of them appeal to me more then the IS-F. And in my opinion, the brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi have no more status then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti. To me, status symbol are Ferrari, Aston Martin and Bentley. Since any high school kid making mininum wage can go out and buy a few years old used 325i, C240, A4 for less then $10k. When you see Pizza delivery signs on top of late model 3-series BMW, it kills all the image that brand has
Have you seen this guy? LOL
