GTR to IS350 F sport
11-18-13, 05:44 PM
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GTR to IS350 F sport
hello guys,
I've been lurking on the forum since 2006. was interested in getting 2IS but never happened...
been thru few cars and currently driving Nissan GTR trying to move into 2014 IS350 F sport.
am i crazy making this move?
Got sick of riding this train like (GT-R) ride daily in NYC.
hopefully my IS350 F sport allocation shows up very soon.
always loved Lexus IS since gen 1.
I've been lurking on the forum since 2006. was interested in getting 2IS but never happened...
been thru few cars and currently driving Nissan GTR trying to move into 2014 IS350 F sport.
am i crazy making this move?
Got sick of riding this train like (GT-R) ride daily in NYC.
hopefully my IS350 F sport allocation shows up very soon.
always loved Lexus IS since gen 1.
11-18-13, 05:52 PM
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hello guys,
I've been lurking on the forum since 2006. was interested in getting 2IS but never happened...
been thru few cars and currently driving Nissan GTR trying to move into 2014 IS350 F sport.
am i crazy making this move?
Got sick of riding this train like (GT-R) ride daily in NYC.
hopefully my IS350 F sport allocation shows up very soon.
always loved Lexus IS since gen 1.
I've been lurking on the forum since 2006. was interested in getting 2IS but never happened...
been thru few cars and currently driving Nissan GTR trying to move into 2014 IS350 F sport.
am i crazy making this move?
Got sick of riding this train like (GT-R) ride daily in NYC.
hopefully my IS350 F sport allocation shows up very soon.
always loved Lexus IS since gen 1.
11-18-13, 06:09 PM
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Nothing like you have but I went from a fully loaded G35 coupe to a 3is and honestly this is a way better car for me to daily. Granted it's not on your level of taste/trim. But I've had three Nissans and this makes my third Lexus. Hands down Nissans to me are pure junk!
11-18-13, 06:13 PM
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Nothing like you have but I went from a fully loaded G35 coupe to a 3is and honestly this is a way better car for me to daily. Granted it's not on your level of taste/trim. But I've had three Nissans and this makes my third Lexus. Hands down Nissans to me are pure junk!
11-18-13, 06:18 PM
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Nothing like you have but I went from a fully loaded G35 coupe to a 3is and honestly this is a way better car for me to daily. Granted it's not on your level of taste/trim. But I've had three Nissans and this makes my third Lexus. Hands down Nissans to me are pure junk!
11-18-13, 06:26 PM
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unless you drive one, you have no clue how fast GTR is.
it's scary fast, roller coaster ride comfort, and it gets everyone's attention/love.
Loveed how so many driver's on the road respects the car and never tried to race you because of its capabilities.
Maybe I'll get into 3IS ISF once it comes out if 350's power isn't cutting it. but i'm digging the look of 3IS fsport.
eye candy of my current car.
it's scary fast, roller coaster ride comfort, and it gets everyone's attention/love.
Loveed how so many driver's on the road respects the car and never tried to race you because of its capabilities.
Maybe I'll get into 3IS ISF once it comes out if 350's power isn't cutting it. but i'm digging the look of 3IS fsport.
eye candy of my current car.
11-18-13, 06:30 PM
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unless you drive one, you have no clue how fast GTR is.
it's scary fast, roller coaster ride comfort, and it gets everyone's attention/love.
Loveed how so many driver's on the road respects the car and never tried to race you because of its capabilities.
Maybe I'll get into 3IS ISF once it comes out if 350's power isn't cutting it. but i'm digging the look of 3IS fsport.
eye candy of my current car.
it's scary fast, roller coaster ride comfort, and it gets everyone's attention/love.
Loveed how so many driver's on the road respects the car and never tried to race you because of its capabilities.
Maybe I'll get into 3IS ISF once it comes out if 350's power isn't cutting it. but i'm digging the look of 3IS fsport.
eye candy of my current car.
i've always wondered how much it would cost in total and monthly wise.
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11-18-13, 06:56 PM
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There's no way I would get rid of that GTR for a 3IS. Just keep it and get yourself a more suitable daily driver. I'm sure you can afford a 3IS without getting rid of your GTR.
11-18-13, 07:02 PM
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I heard lease numbers go for around $1300-1500/month with $15,000 down payment.
gas MPG avg is about 13mpg mix city/hwy.
insurance is very expensive.
Transmission fluid change is recommended every 18k miles and it costs about $1000.
oil change every 3k miles using synthetic.
brake pads are not so bad, but if u were to change rotors... they will cost about $3-4000.
it's not a cheap car to own and it gets very expensive to own if you were to track the car.
11-18-13, 07:04 PM
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if you were to finance, you get the idea. sticker on MY2014 is over $100K.
I heard lease numbers go for around $1300-1500/month with $15,000 down payment.
gas MPG avg is about 13mpg mix city/hwy.
insurance is very expensive.
Transmission fluid change is recommended every 18k miles and it costs about $1000.
oil change every 3k miles using synthetic.
brake pads are not so bad, but if u were to change rotors... they will cost about $3-4000.
it's not a cheap car to own and it gets very expensive to own if you were to track the car.
I heard lease numbers go for around $1300-1500/month with $15,000 down payment.
gas MPG avg is about 13mpg mix city/hwy.
insurance is very expensive.
Transmission fluid change is recommended every 18k miles and it costs about $1000.
oil change every 3k miles using synthetic.
brake pads are not so bad, but if u were to change rotors... they will cost about $3-4000.
it's not a cheap car to own and it gets very expensive to own if you were to track the car.
11-18-13, 07:10 PM
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IMO GT-R isn't a suitable car for me. DCT tranny is very harsh, ride is harsh.
and keeping it a garage queen by having another daily is totally not worth it.
car is meant to be driven and use it as much as you can.
here is another car i had previously. G37xS and i miss it so much!
11-18-13, 08:17 PM
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i know exactly how you feel. i sold my 2012 corvette centennial edition Z06 and replacing it with a 2014 IS350 F sport. ill have it next week!
but i know the paranoia and the practicality of a car like that as a daily driver. its not a very good fit and even worse to leave in a garage.
but i know the paranoia and the practicality of a car like that as a daily driver. its not a very good fit and even worse to leave in a garage.