IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
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236
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Which Vehicle Did Your IS250/350 Replace / Previous Rides?

Old 01-18-06, 07:08 PM
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My IS 250 AWD replaced a 2000 Arctic White Nissan Sentra... I was definately in need of a change!
Old 01-18-06, 07:34 PM
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Default '03 Infiniti G35 sedan

I've been a loyal Nissan owner for 12 years - two Maximas and my current almost 4 year old G35 sedan. Nissan's VQ motor was hard to beat...until the IS 350 came along! The G has the performance I crave but the Lexus raises the performance bar and throws in the luxury and elegance that my Infiniti never had. OK, I'm giving up space in the back seat, trunk and headroom area I enjoyed in the G but I fit in the IS like a glove and that's all that really matters!
Old 01-19-06, 08:00 AM
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This is my first car....so my IS replaced the good old bicycle......
Old 01-19-06, 08:11 AM
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2005 Scion xB. i miss that gocart sometimes.
Old 01-19-06, 10:10 AM
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My IS350 replaces my heavily modded 2001 Dinan 330ci.
Old 01-19-06, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by vp911
Ahh ok. Glad to see you decided on a new car :thumbsup: If you don't telling - how much did the ins company end up paying for the RL? There is a member over there that had his flooded (thread My poor RL) and is fighting to get a fair value. Perhaps you can lend him a hand if you have extra time.

Congrats on the new car!
they gave me $45,465.00.. can't complain less my 500 ded. I actually made out on the deal because I had purchased 8 cars from the dealership and I only paid $44000 for the RL..


Thanks.. I love my Lexus... I'm going to order a Cayman S in about 6 months....
Old 01-19-06, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by obiwan66
they gave me $45,465.00.. can't complain less my 500 ded. I actually made out on the deal because I had purchased 8 cars from the dealership and I only paid $44000 for the RL..


Thanks.. I love my Lexus... I'm going to order a Cayman S in about 6 months....
Actually, it's Cayenne...I messed up the name in another thread.

And the Cayenne S (450hp) is a beast, although I don't particulary care for its external looks.
Old 01-19-06, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
My IS350 replaces my heavily modded 2001 Dinan 330ci.
Did you ever post on E46 Fanatics ?
Old 01-21-06, 09:47 AM
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2001 Toyota Corolla!!
Old 01-21-06, 09:53 AM
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2004 Chevy Corvette 6 speed Med Spiral Grey

Nice car but its a pain in the butt trying to make sure you don't damage it going up driveways.....and its not a refined car - great mileage for a v8 too.
Old 01-21-06, 12:03 PM
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I'm anxiously awaiting my black/black IS350 with Nav/Levinson package to replace a 2004 Mazda RX-8. I truly loved the RX-8 and will always miss her, but she was in the shop 4 times in a 5-month period for major issues. Hopefully the last time fixed her for good and she will give her new owner years of driving pleasure. But for me, I had to move on. In addition to rock-solid reliability, my next car needed to be fun and something special to help me get over the loss. I think the IS350 is the perfect cure.

But now the waiting is killing me. I am told there is a 90-120 day wait for one with the Levinson audio because it is a special order. I'm hoping they are just telling me that so I will be pleasantly surprised when it gets here much sooner! Anyone else order one with ML audio? If so, how long was your wait?
Old 01-21-06, 01:16 PM
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1992 Honda Prelude blk/blk...170k miles on it...my IS hasnt totally replaced it just yet as it still works, but just barely...i drive the 'lude to work bc the parking spaces at work are fairly small...it was fairly reliable until recently...but no other major service needed or many repairs...i must say tho it does have slightly more "pickup" than my IS 250 6MT
Old 01-21-06, 01:49 PM
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2002 BMW 330ci convertible, sport package, auto,premium package.
Old 01-21-06, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
2002 BMW 330ci convertible, sport package, auto,premium package.
Nice former ride. Any regrets?
Old 01-21-06, 03:26 PM
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I replaced a 2002 IS300 with 18" Chrome Sendel Rims, Tanabe Racing Exhaust and a Injen Air Intake. Check out pic below. My New IS350 with Sport, Navi, ML, etc is 10 times nicer ride. Whay to go Lexus on a huge step in the correct direction. BMW is looking behind them now! In fact, I read an article that had a great quote: "In the fight between Lexus and BMW, Lexus is not bringing a knife to a gunfight any longer!"

Sorry - could not insert picture. This site only allows 100kb size or less. I could not get my picture below 344kb. If I figure out way, I will post pics.

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