kingdave

I just sold me first Lexus, a 2001 IS300, blue. I got it in the summer of 2003 and we've been rolling strong ever since. I loved this car. In over 10 years there was only one occasion where I turned the key and it didn't start and that was because the ignition switch broke (fixed by Lexus under warranty). The car rolled like a tank and even when it finally started to show its age it still pulled strong and taught lessons to more than a couple of motorists who thought they could speed up and prevent me from passing.

I recently picked up a 2007 IS250 and to be honest, I don't believe it's as well made as the original IS. Don't get me wrong, it's a good car, but to me it doesn't feel near as solid as my Gen1.

exist3nce

2IS's are definitely not built with the same quality and passion as the originals IMO.

is3wagon

I worked at a dealer where an original owner traded in his 2002 is300 sportcross and got a 2009 is250. He came back a week later and hated the car. He wanted his old one back. Wasnt happening because I bought it the day after he traded it

exist3nce

LOL must have really sucked to be him!

is3wagon

Yes. Luckily I rode my motorcycle thay day..lol