My 07 IS350 lease is up in Dec, what car should I get next?

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Sep 18, 2009 | 03:16 PM

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mmarshall

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Originally Posted by IS-SV

Buy the IS350 off the lease and hold it until you find something that's really more desirable.

Yes, that's an option, but there's a lot of desirable stuff out there right now.

Sep 18, 2009 | 06:53 PM

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No one has mentioned a Cadillac CTS, a good world class American car.

Sep 18, 2009 | 09:17 PM

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550i. Trust me.

Sep 18, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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P Weezy

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hmm...i vote for the IS-F.

Sep 18, 2009 | 09:41 PM

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2010 white is f ftw!

Sep 19, 2009 | 06:34 AM

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Technique

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

You said power and good looks, so the 5 is out

Audi's new S4? 335 with M sport parts? C 350 would be slower but looks great.

What else do you want in the vehicle? Size? Options? etc?

Size is important... Need space in the back for a babyseat in a few years... Options = touchscreen nav (but can do this aftermarket)... Really, I just want good looks and power... Maybe I will get the 550i... I hate BMW people, and I hate the interiors, but it may be a refreshing change... I'll have to add an aftermarket nav though, german electronics are HORRIBLE! (die blaupunkt die)

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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

Why not another Lexus?

Maybe, I'm open to all options...

I like the SHO, but something about going from a Lexus to a Taurus... I dunno... I hate the bad rep american cars have with the masses

Sep 19, 2009 | 09:12 AM

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The ES350 seems to meet your requirements....

oh wait. you want a car with "good looks". oops

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Sep 19, 2009 | 10:42 AM

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TLe2006

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with the way technique(dwight) drives, he's not getting a es350 lol. Get gs hybrid!!

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Oct 27, 2009 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bagwell

+1, unless you're ready for something NOW.

I like the 5 series as well...used 545/550's can be had for pretty cheap.

How much for a 550i (in the NOVA) area?

I am 100% for sure not keeping my IS350... I will turn it in the first week of December and I can wait several months before buying a new car as I have a few others cars to drive...

I'm considering:
1) IS-F
2) CTS-V
3) 550i

Anything else to throw in the mix? Remember, I can wait till spring/summer of next year, no problem...

Oct 27, 2009 | 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Technique

I test drove an IS-F one last time for the heck of it when I was looking for a ride for 09. I was not pleased at all with the drive.. It felt like an Is350 with Tien coilovers imo & it is small. This is my opinion..Test drive the 3 cars listed & you will find out fast which is the better drive FOR YOU..

Oct 27, 2009 | 09:44 AM

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I might have missed a post, but are you buying or leasing your next car?

Oct 27, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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If you're learning on the ISF, when you tell your sales agent that you want the ISF, after test driving, tell him you're headed to test the 5 and CTS. Tell him that they're going for great prices right now and he'll do whatever it takes to keep you and get you in the ISF. You can pull the same trick on all the different dealers but I feel Caddy will try hardest to keep you in the lot