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03-13-14, 08:42 AM
#496
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Hi all.
I picked up a IS350 RWD F-Sport Obsidian/Black on Feb 22. Loving this car. Getting the windows
tinted tomorrow. I "upgraded" from a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. My other vehicle is a 2007 FJ Cruiser.
I picked up a IS350 RWD F-Sport Obsidian/Black on Feb 22. Loving this car. Getting the windows
tinted tomorrow. I "upgraded" from a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. My other vehicle is a 2007 FJ Cruiser.
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03-17-14, 02:16 AM
#497
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Hi Everyone
I am from Hong Kong, just got my IS250 for a month. There is only 2 package for 250 here, which are the luxury and the ultimate. I picked the Ultimate which come with the card key, 3 memory seats, easy access functions. Although i love my old is200, I have to say the new is250 is a hugh improvement over in every aspect. I love every minute i spend on this baby.
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I am from Hong Kong, just got my IS250 for a month. There is only 2 package for 250 here, which are the luxury and the ultimate. I picked the Ultimate which come with the card key, 3 memory seats, easy access functions. Although i love my old is200, I have to say the new is250 is a hugh improvement over in every aspect. I love every minute i spend on this baby.
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03-17-14, 08:13 AM
#498
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Hello. I picked up a 2014 IS350 nebula grey pearl/light grey base about a month ago. 15% tint all around, amp/subwoofer and Injen intake in the next 2 weeks. I'm new to Lexus(I'm a Honda/Acura guy) and I'm using the search button like it's going out of style before I drop all my questions on y'all.
03-17-14, 02:31 PM
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Im new to Lexus. I came from racing background in SCCA, NASA, and Time Attack for over 6 years. Racing all the US release Mitsubishi Evo and BMW 1 Series. Recently traded in my Audi for a 14' IS350 Fsport. So far im enjoying driving car even though it pushes pretty hard when spirit driving. Maybe get a stiffer rear swaybar so it can rotate better lol. Anyway looking forward to learn new stuffs and meet lexus owners.
My beast
My beast
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03-23-14, 08:46 AM
#502
Hello,
Just over a week as a new owner of a 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport AWD. Ultrasonic Blue Mica, F Sport Executive package (ML Audio). First car that I've ever owned where I've checked off every available option package! Based on my research, I'm part of the demographic that Lexus was aiming for - Mid 30s, professionally employed and brand new to the Lexus brand. Previously had a 2011 Infiniti G37xS. Never thought I'd ever consider a Toyota/Lexus product before as they were often nothing more than soulless appliances. But this car certainly won me over!
Other cars driven and considered: BMW 335i xDrive, Cadillac ATS 3.6, Infiniti Q50S AWD (this was the closest runner up).
Some of the gripes so far
1) Terrible Fuel Economy - it's early on, the engine is breaking in and I probably have a heavy foot but I hope to see some type of improvement after a couple of months. Even my Infiniti seemed better in the beginning.
2) Availability of Options - F Sport packages, even fully spec'd omission of memory and air conditioned seats and some driving tech (lane guidance, park assist). Yeah I know, first world problems LOL. I suppose adding them to the F Sport would have just increased the price and made the Lexus less of a bargain.
Top 3 likes so far:
1) Intake/induction sound when in Sport mode - above 4K RPM this is the best sounding entry level sport/luxury sedan.
2) Mark Levinson Audio - for me the best factory sound system I've ever heard, will make it difficult for my next car to match the auditory bliss!
3) The sport seats and low seating position - although a bit tough to get in and out of, the seats absorb and hold onto you almost as good as any Recaro.
Those are my preliminary thoughts so far. Not sure how it is in other parts of North America, but there is huge marketing push here in Canada since it doesn't appear that they're selling that well. I'm fine with that, since there is a ratio of 25:1 in Toronto, Canada of BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 vs IS drivers.
Nice to meet you all!
S
Just over a week as a new owner of a 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport AWD. Ultrasonic Blue Mica, F Sport Executive package (ML Audio). First car that I've ever owned where I've checked off every available option package! Based on my research, I'm part of the demographic that Lexus was aiming for - Mid 30s, professionally employed and brand new to the Lexus brand. Previously had a 2011 Infiniti G37xS. Never thought I'd ever consider a Toyota/Lexus product before as they were often nothing more than soulless appliances. But this car certainly won me over!
Other cars driven and considered: BMW 335i xDrive, Cadillac ATS 3.6, Infiniti Q50S AWD (this was the closest runner up).
Some of the gripes so far
1) Terrible Fuel Economy - it's early on, the engine is breaking in and I probably have a heavy foot but I hope to see some type of improvement after a couple of months. Even my Infiniti seemed better in the beginning.
2) Availability of Options - F Sport packages, even fully spec'd omission of memory and air conditioned seats and some driving tech (lane guidance, park assist). Yeah I know, first world problems LOL. I suppose adding them to the F Sport would have just increased the price and made the Lexus less of a bargain.
Top 3 likes so far:
1) Intake/induction sound when in Sport mode - above 4K RPM this is the best sounding entry level sport/luxury sedan.
2) Mark Levinson Audio - for me the best factory sound system I've ever heard, will make it difficult for my next car to match the auditory bliss!
3) The sport seats and low seating position - although a bit tough to get in and out of, the seats absorb and hold onto you almost as good as any Recaro.
Those are my preliminary thoughts so far. Not sure how it is in other parts of North America, but there is huge marketing push here in Canada since it doesn't appear that they're selling that well. I'm fine with that, since there is a ratio of 25:1 in Toronto, Canada of BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 vs IS drivers.
Nice to meet you all!
S
03-23-14, 05:24 PM
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Good evening folks! Just picked up my IS250 FSport the other day, Ultra White/Rioja Red. First Lexus I have owned. Upgraded from a 2006 Subaru WRX STi which was my daily. Since graduating college and landing a job with commuting, the STi wasn't cutting it. Got a great deal on the Lexus and I love it so far! Here are a few pictures of the Lexus along with the Subaru below. I am also a vendor on NASIOC and EvolutionM.net, hoping to be a vendor on here soon enough as well and interacting with all of you! Seems like an awesome forum to be in so far.
Also have some awesome plans for the Lexus. Planning on lowering it (not sure if I should go with air or coilovers), aggressive wheels, CBE and mostly other cosmetic modifications (lip kit, diffuser etc.). I don't really plan on touching the engine too much since the Subaru has a built motor plus tons of other goodies.
Now comes the Subaru
I look forward to comments!
Thank you,
Jason
Also have some awesome plans for the Lexus. Planning on lowering it (not sure if I should go with air or coilovers), aggressive wheels, CBE and mostly other cosmetic modifications (lip kit, diffuser etc.). I don't really plan on touching the engine too much since the Subaru has a built motor plus tons of other goodies.
Now comes the Subaru
I look forward to comments!
Thank you,
Jason
03-27-14, 04:53 PM
#506
Lexus Champion
03-28-14, 09:24 AM
#509
New here