Might get a lexus IS350

[trydrew]

QFT. They've lost the plot. Nice, comfy, well built cars, but definitely not super performers. Plus, you can't easily disable the TCS, its like a code you hafta enter w/ pedals and starter. I forget quite how it goes.
BUt it will be more enjoyable to drive than the average sedan and will never let you down.

Personally, I vote Infiniti all the way. IDK about overall longterm mechanical reliability. I just got back from SF Int'l Auto show a few weeks ago, and sat in practically every vehicle there, out of ALL the cars this year Infiniti's had the best fit and finish, lowest panel gaps, most coherent and flowing interior, best materials inside. They NAILED all the details, yeah, the ones I nitpicked Lexus about.

You're wrong iirc. The '07 model has an on/off switch for the 'safety' features, which really holds the car back. I drove my uncle's around easter time. It was actually the first 350 i'd ever seen at the time. He said if he didnt buy it, it was going to be shipped to Japan and be made to a track car or something like that.
It was fun, and definately not lacking in comfort or performance. It was quick and the 6spd was nice. I didnt feel the car interviene or anything, but i really didnt push it hard laterally. I would love to own one.

If you have extra cash, just wait for the release of the ISF. :evil2:

http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13978
http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13910
Sorry for the GM forum lol
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/d...Id=118182?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*
You get the idea..

 

[jt2ma71]

Hmm, The ISF will be nice but...I need the car before Christmas
Besides, a stroker 2j swap will make more than that v8's output :evil2:
Thanks for all the replies.

--Ron

 

[daledoe]

Besides, a stroker 2j swap will make more than that v8's output :evil2:


--Ron

O'ya!!! That will be nice.

 

[artmo]

yeah ive been trying to get my mom to get the is350 but she wants the ls cause of the room but the is350 would be good for passengers (like your kids) and another thing that i love about that car is the direct fuel injection into the cylinder. but your best bet is the is350 personally, its got the looks room, luxry, and preformance plus ITS A LEXUS C'mon its toyota stay in the family!

 

[jt2ma71]

Well, went and picked it up today Black on Black, X package. Slapped my Kinesis wheels on and they fit just like they do on the Supra. I'll post pictures as soon as I take some. Gotta wait for a nice day.

--Ron

 

[americanjebus]

Well, went and picked it up today Black on Black, X package. Slapped my Kinesis wheels on and they fit just like they do on the Supra. I'll post pictures as soon as I take some. Gotta wait for a nice day.

--Ron

swear to god man you have no boundaries, if the kenesis rims are on the lexus wut you putting on the supra, sawblades???:naughty:

 

[mattjk]

Wow! Congrats on the purchase. Please post pics!!!!

 

[trydrew]

Black on Black rocks!! Ive heard Lexus black was the best looking on any car currently avaliable... so its an '07 right?

 

[daledoe]

Nice I can't wait fot pics!!!

 

[SupraSonica]

The IS350 is sweet. I took a test drive at the Lexus dealership. I might be upgrading from my IS300 later on.

 

[boostadikt]

IS350's are indeed "the shit"............. that is all

 

[Suprastic]

I bought one, had it for 6 months then had to sell it when I found out spiratically i had moving to Calgary. I choose to take the supra with me here instead of the Lexus. I had the 250AWD, not the 350 though. The AWD handled amazing, it came equiped with nice std. equipments such as smart key, pwr. seats, auto climate. And whoever said the new Lexus has no soul, I had an excellent resale. In the six months I lost $3000 between what I paid and for the price I sold it for. Maybe I was just lucky. I highky suggest getting one. If i decide to hold off and take my time on my Turbo swap, im goin to buy the new '07 G35 sedan. Now do I want to spend 14K on an engine/tranny rebuild and swap or take time collecting parts making it a gradual project and buy the new G sedan. hmmm?

 

[jt2ma71]

Got a couple pictures. Car is dirty, it's been raining hard here.

--Ron

 

[mattjk]

Wow, fits perfectly.

 

[artmo]

whats the crip sticker for, sexy car btw.

 

[mattjk]

I dunno, maybe it needs to be lowered or 19", but they don't "fit" the car. They look much sexier on the black supra. :love: :love: :love:

 

[Supraboostin]

looks nice but prefer them on ur supra

 

[foreverpsycotic]

if those are going on that car, you putting the is wheels on the supra?

 

[91T breezen']

Beautiful car Ron! I'm not sure the Kineisis rims look "right" on it though. PIAA Super Rozza's,(in special "Gloss black" finish):love: 19x9, 19x10 with the 350Z offsets, would be the shizznit!!!

 

[upgradedsupra]

Nice Ron I will be down to take it for a spin in a bit When it broken in, we should take it to the track! :naughty:

Duane