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09-18-09, 12:46 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
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The 5 series still have too much Chris Bangle in its design and I hate those Japanese cartoon eyes for tail lights. The interior is not up to par compare to Lexus and Audi. If all you really care about is performance and willing to give up everything else, then the 5 series perfect for you.
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09-18-09, 04:06 PM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: IL
Posts: 478
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Look for a used 550i i really like them... or how about a used audi A6?? those are really nice cars that are kinda cheap used
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09-18-09, 07:53 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: VA
Posts: 846
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No one has mentioned a Cadillac CTS, a good world class American car.
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"Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it"
"Cars are made to be driven"
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09-18-09, 10:17 PM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: AZ
Posts: 479
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550i. Trust me.
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09-18-09, 10:25 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SoCal 310
Posts: 980
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hmm...i vote for the IS-F.
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09-18-09, 10:41 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
2008 Lexus IS
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CA/WA
Posts: 1,097
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2010 white is f ftw!
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09-19-09, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DC
Posts: 1,849
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Quote:
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?
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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 
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Nav Hack w/ Destination Entry While Moving Switch | DRL's off | Seatbelt Buzzer Off | HW Mod
# of visits to dealer since pickup: 2
My IS350 Experience Webpage
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09-19-09, 10:12 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: californication
Posts: 4,778
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The ES350 seems to meet your requirements....
oh wait. you want a car with "good looks". oops
Last edited by dunnojack; 09-19-09 at 10:19 AM.
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09-19-09, 11:42 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Nova
Posts: 1,286
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with the way technique(dwight) drives, he's not getting a es350 lol. Get gs hybrid!!
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10-27-09, 10:21 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DC
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Quote:
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.
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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...
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'07 IS350 Black Sapphire/Black (Sport/Nav/ML/PA/HW/Z1/Front Spoiler GFX)
Nav Hack w/ Destination Entry While Moving Switch | DRL's off | Seatbelt Buzzer Off | HW Mod
# of visits to dealer since pickup: 2
My IS350 Experience Webpage
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10-27-09, 10:40 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 11,627
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Technique
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...
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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..
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10-27-09, 12:49 PM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Technique
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...
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Of course drive all three but if i had to pick I would go with the new CTS-V, there is something about a detuned corvette ZR1 motor pushing 550 hp easily modable to 600+ that i dont think any of your other options could touch ....
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10-27-09, 10:44 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 3,798
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I might have missed a post, but are you buying or leasing your next car?
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Aerotect Clear Bra/Redouts/Blue Fog Overlays
TLN # π--> Allen G(oat)
Thanks...
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10-27-09, 10:46 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: California
Posts: 3,843
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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 
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10-27-09, 11:19 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Park Ridge IL
Posts: 1,354
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