dlexus350

Damn, Im in a tough position. I love my IS350, but my fiancee wants me to get a "family car." I have an offer on the table, but first here is a little about my ride.

Beautiful Smoky Granite Mica 2007 IS350 in MINT CONDITION with only 30,000 miles. Still have Window Sticker, MSRP over $44,000 new.
Luxury Plus Package with 18 inch wheels

Luxury Plus Pkg -Inc: P225/40R18 Front Summer Tires, P255/40R18 Rear Summer Tires, 18" Alloy Wheels, Perforated Leather Seat Trim, Heated/Ventilated Front Seats, Bi-Xenon Hid Auto-Leveling Headlamps, Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs), Electrochromic Exterior Mirrors W/Reverse Tilt & Memory, Pwr Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel W/Memory, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Pwr Sunshade, Bird's Eye Maple Interior Wood Trim, Front Seat Memory, Illuminated Lexus Door Sills, Lexus All Season Floormats, Navigation System -Inc: Voice Activation, Bluetooth Technology, Backup Camera
Preferred Accessory Pkg -Inc: Cargo Net, Trunk Mat, Wheel Locks (Ppo)

Some Extra Custom Options Include:

1) 64 SMD LED Fog Lights
2) 12 SMD LED Parking Lights
3) Daytime Running Light Mod with 64 SMD LED
4) All Interior LED's - dome lights, map lights, visor lights
5) Trunk LED light
6) Lip Spoiler
7) Blue LED Puddle Lamps
8) Red Brake Calipers with Lexus Decals on Front, Rear Red Calipers with "L" logo
9) F-Sport Carbon Fiber Shift ****
10) Lexus Seat Belt Pads all the way around
11) Rear Bumper Lexus Applique
12) Clear Courtesy Lights and LEDs on front doors
13) Sewell Exhaust Tips
14) F-sport cold air intake
15) Red out Rear Tail Lights

Interior is flawless. Exterior is flawless. Its a beautiful ride, but damn my fiancee says it has to go. Should I sell for $26,000??? I got an offer on the table and they wanted the car without even taking a spin in it. PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR THOUGHTS LEXUS FRIENDS!

Fuzzie

iTrader: (6)

when u start a family, gotta make sacrafices.

or u can keep the IS and buy a CHEAP family car...

birador

iTrader: (10)

i'm with you bro,but if it comes with family i will give up everything that i want for the sake of my family.it's really hard to take this away from you specially if you put a lot of sweat to your car to make it clean in and out that's why i called it my 2nd wife,but you have to make a decision where you must weigh in and think which is really important,you can always have a nice car in the future and think your family right now unless you have a thick pocket to afford another car which is for your family...this is only my view it's up to you and good luck whatever will be your decision..

vidalkiss5

damn if I was anywhere near LA I'd scoop that up from you. gorgeous car.

*EDIT*
what "family" car would you get to replace the 350? seems like a nice car that can still accommodate a family.

kumquatism

iTrader: (10)

I don't see how an IS can't be a family car. Sure it's not very big, but you CAN put a car seat (or two) in the back. Especially if you aren't that tall, and don't need the front seats all the way back. Unless you're planning on having triplets, an IS can make do. Yes, it's not the BEST option, but it's not impossible either. I would keep it if you can, honestly, because you've obviously spent a lot of time and money to care for the car.

A quick Craigslist search (in my area) came up several IS350s with similar mileage, all are going for 29k+. And that's not even including your mods. IMO you SHOULD be able to get 28k minimum.

CCJ22

iTrader: (26)

You mean to break up with her or not to break up with her.

felixsc300

iTrader: (5)

I'd say keep your IS and fork out several thousand to buy an SUV; or maybe just turn your IS into the family car. IMO the IS isn't that inconvenient as a family, yes it is small but its not as if its a coupe. There are plenty of members here who DD their IS with car seats and a trunk load full of baby gear. Maybe have your fiance swap her ride?

joshuajj

I hope your not trading it in for a minivan

anthrax144

You growing an insta-family or something? Why would you need to give up the car now? Wait until you have kids at the very least. Even then, no problems with a car seat. It's plenty safe considering it's got airbags in every direction imaginable. No reason you can't keep the car and trade it in when the time comes.

cloo7

what is your reason for selling it? you said your fiancee wants to get rid of it for a family car. what is consider a family car? suv or full size sedan? i think the reasoning should be deeper than this... you should stop modding it to save more money though. BTW - you have one of the cleanest IS ive seen. I would buy it from you for more than 26000 if i was in the market and around town!

MonsterIS

it can be considered a family car... its four doors...

rookieIS

iTrader: (8)

dont do it! you'll regret selling it i can guarantee.

Bigrahizzl

iTrader: (8)

U can haul a family with that car unless u can't afford it with a family

ohiois350

iTrader: (13)

Man I know your feeling now, because my girlfriend want me to trade my 07 IS 350 in for the new GX 460 I tell her why don't you trade in your RX 330 but I would go to the SUV instead of the minivan

mjh09e

iTrader: (2)

If you do are you going to part out your upgrades?