Ex is350 owner, returning to clublexus to say hi!
01-07-13, 06:38 PM
#1
Ex is350 owner, returning to clublexus to say hi!
Hey everyone, it's been awhile since i've been on the boards. I leased a 2007 IS350 when it was new and was on these boards every single day. It was my first car. Since the lease ended in Dec. 2009 I haven't really been back on here much.
I'm sad to see that AsianGirl has passed away as that is a HUGE shock. I've always spoken to her at meets back in the day and she was always so nice. What about all the other guys? javy? pocky? projectdna? Jay? any of you guys still around? Just wanted to catch up with everyone and check the scene out. It looks like there's much more modded ISX50's around nowadays, I haven't had my car since wheels with lips were in style but here's a pic for ya'll anyways:
Not that amazing anymore by 2012 standards i'm sure. But i thought it would be quite interesting to see how the IS scene has changed from the beginning of the 2nd generation until now (end of the line). How are your IS' holding up? Mine had 39k when I returned it back from the lease. I always wondered how that car would be had I kept it until present day. Anyways, just wanted to see how you all were doing. Not your everyday post i'm sure.
I'm sad to see that AsianGirl has passed away as that is a HUGE shock. I've always spoken to her at meets back in the day and she was always so nice. What about all the other guys? javy? pocky? projectdna? Jay? any of you guys still around? Just wanted to catch up with everyone and check the scene out. It looks like there's much more modded ISX50's around nowadays, I haven't had my car since wheels with lips were in style but here's a pic for ya'll anyways:
Not that amazing anymore by 2012 standards i'm sure. But i thought it would be quite interesting to see how the IS scene has changed from the beginning of the 2nd generation until now (end of the line). How are your IS' holding up? Mine had 39k when I returned it back from the lease. I always wondered how that car would be had I kept it until present day. Anyways, just wanted to see how you all were doing. Not your everyday post i'm sure.
01-07-13, 06:45 PM
#2
I think most of the guys you mentioned have parted out 
javy and projectdna (he's in a new lexus toy tho), pocky haven't seen on here in forever and I'm unfamiliar with jay.
Replica kits and the car becoming cheaper has made it cheaper to mod and brought a lot more moders into the 2IS scene for sure. Besides carbon build up on some 250's, seems as tho most cars still run great.
Glad to see someone returning to check in, this community has always been pretty great.
Ps: I still refuse to jump on the concave bandwagon, lips ftw!
javy and projectdna (he's in a new lexus toy tho), pocky haven't seen on here in forever and I'm unfamiliar with jay.Replica kits and the car becoming cheaper has made it cheaper to mod and brought a lot more moders into the 2IS scene for sure. Besides carbon build up on some 250's, seems as tho most cars still run great.
Glad to see someone returning to check in, this community has always been pretty great.
Ps: I still refuse to jump on the concave bandwagon, lips ftw!
01-07-13, 08:58 PM
#4
I think most of the guys you mentioned have parted out javy and projectdna (he's in a new lexus toy tho), pocky haven't seen on here in forever and I'm unfamiliar with jay.
Replica kits and the car becoming cheaper has made it cheaper to mod and brought a lot more moders into the 2IS scene for sure. Besides carbon build up on some 250's, seems as tho most cars still run great.
Glad to see someone returning to check in, this community has always been pretty great.
Ps: I still refuse to jump on the concave bandwagon, lips ftw!
javy and projectdna (he's in a new lexus toy tho), pocky haven't seen on here in forever and I'm unfamiliar with jay.Replica kits and the car becoming cheaper has made it cheaper to mod and brought a lot more moders into the 2IS scene for sure. Besides carbon build up on some 250's, seems as tho most cars still run great.
Glad to see someone returning to check in, this community has always been pretty great.
Ps: I still refuse to jump on the concave bandwagon, lips ftw!
Not gonna lie though, i think the whole concave thing isn't such a bad look
After my lease ended the economy completely TANKED at that point and time. I didnt want to lease another car so I ended up buying one and I've had the same car ever since. I don't regret that decision one bit, especially now that I no longer owe the bank any money. I will admit though, that GS450h with matte bamboo trim is kinda calling my name.
Here she is:
Last edited by IS_NIICE; 01-07-13 at 09:03 PM.
01-07-13, 10:05 PM
#6
The forum isn't crap, it's just that the forum you once knew has evolved. Many old members are gone and you can only see the same 2IS with INGS/Vertex and huge lipped wheels so many times (no offense to anyone!) 
It's why I don't frequent the forum anymore... it feels redundant. When the old members part out and go away, new people have to be the successors!
Our cars have become more affordable, so many car "newbs" (I hate that word) are now showing up. This forum is still a great source of information and it's a wonderful community that fosters growth. It's just that the new growth is here
They'll eventually get the hang of it. We were all newcomers at some point.
It's why I don't frequent the forum anymore... it feels redundant. When the old members part out and go away, new people have to be the successors!Our cars have become more affordable, so many car "newbs" (I hate that word) are now showing up. This forum is still a great source of information and it's a wonderful community that fosters growth. It's just that the new growth is here
They'll eventually get the hang of it. We were all newcomers at some point.
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01-08-13, 01:07 AM
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The forum isn't crap, it's just that the forum you once knew has evolved. Many old members are gone and you can only see the same 2IS with INGS/Vertex and huge lipped wheels so many times (no offense to anyone!) It's why I don't frequent the forum anymore... it feels redundant. When the old members part out and go away, new people have to be the successors!
Our cars have become more affordable, so many car "newbs" (I hate that word) are now showing up. This forum is still a great source of information and it's a wonderful community that fosters growth. It's just that the new growth is here They'll eventually get the hang of it. We were all newcomers at some point.
It's why I don't frequent the forum anymore... it feels redundant. When the old members part out and go away, new people have to be the successors!Our cars have become more affordable, so many car "newbs" (I hate that word) are now showing up. This forum is still a great source of information and it's a wonderful community that fosters growth. It's just that the new growth is here
They'll eventually get the hang of it. We were all newcomers at some point.And welcome back IS_Niice, CL is always a great place to hang out. After 3 years of membership here I still check this place out everyday at least 10x throughout the day. I admit some stuff gets repetitive so i post alot less but it's not like I have anything else better to do lol.
01-08-13, 04:41 AM
#10
new member to the 2IS (joined 2012) but club Lexus memeber since 2007 when i had my 2GS. Thanks for chiming in on us...the forum on a whole have changed a bit, some for the better and some for not so good...but like life everything has changes which can be altered. I'm loving the look of the BMW and look like she is in good hands.
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