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By all! went back to a German vehicle (Audi S5 premium plus) with: Black optic package / Technology / BSM / B&O sound / S-tronic DSG / Nappa leather, and a few other misc smaller options. Enjoy your IS' while you can, as its a fine driving vehicle and was fun while I had it (especially with the AVS). I just needed something with more power, plus it also looks wonderful. I looked deeply into reliability concerns, but since I will only be keeping it for 36 months and included all paid maintenance , it was okay by me. FWIW, the long-term reliability on the 3.0T is vastly better than any previous VAG product, minus a few first year (MY2010) mechanical issues that have since been updated/fixed. However, once lexus introduces a more powerful turbo 6 cylinder, i'll be considering the IS"350" Fsport after my term is up on the S5
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couldnt agree more with your power comment, especially given your history of m3, worked 335, and another m3. Its not slow but it certainly doesnt feel fast. On paper its faster then my rx8 was but its just so damn heavy it doesnt have that lively feel of a true sports car.
Had i been in the market for a 3 year car i wouldve definitely looked elsewhere, but wanting something for 10 years made it the right choice over the germans that cannot get rid of the carbon build up on DI engines.
Had i been in the market for a 3 year car i wouldve definitely looked elsewhere, but wanting something for 10 years made it the right choice over the germans that cannot get rid of the carbon build up on DI engines.
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congrats! great choice as well! very smart decision as well on your planning. if I could keep miles under a lease plan I would probably do the same thing...haha. either way, both cars are a great piece of machinery...just too bad that Toyota/Lexus hasn't pushed the envelope w/ the engine like they did w/ the body.
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This is counterintuitive to most car culture but the old boring engine was why i bought the is350. Given the issues with the injectors, fuel pumps, and carbon build upon BMWs last iteration n54 and n55 engine, Audi oil consumption and carbon build up, and Cadilacs pistons cracking I was relieved to see a service proven engine even if it was old by most standards. Again a weird selling point but secondary port injectors that kept calves clean was a HUGE selling point.
full disclosure ive already blown a jeep 4.0 offroading and an RX8 rotary so any engine week point no mater how small was a big sticking point.
full disclosure ive already blown a jeep 4.0 offroading and an RX8 rotary so any engine week point no mater how small was a big sticking point.
congrats! great choice as well! very smart decision as well on your planning. if I could keep miles under a lease plan I would probably do the same thing...haha. either way, both cars are a great piece of machinery...just too bad that Toyota/Lexus hasn't pushed the envelope w/ the engine like they did w/ the body.
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This is counterintuitive to most car culture but the old boring engine was why i bought the is350. Given the issues with the injectors, fuel pumps, and carbon build upon BMWs last iteration n54 and n55 engine, Audi oil consumption and carbon build up, and Cadilacs pistons cracking I was relieved to see a service proven engine even if it was old by most standards. Again a weird selling point but secondary port injectors that kept calves clean was a HUGE selling point.
full disclosure ive already blown a jeep 4.0 offroading and an RX8 rotary so any engine week point no mater how small was a big sticking point.
full disclosure ive already blown a jeep 4.0 offroading and an RX8 rotary so any engine week point no mater how small was a big sticking point.
I was saying that Toyota/lexus is very capable of putting out at least a 335hp 3.5L eng instead of a recycled eng. call me crazy, but if they wanted to keep a recycled eng, I would've been happy w/ the 2jz! at least modding wouldn't be so limited.
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I'm trading my 335i in for a 350F sport --- next week. I'm sad. I'll miss the power. But its my wife's DD so it'll do the job for the 3 year lease. My 335 is now outta warranty and lets just say its a ticking time bomb of maintenance/replacement parts.
Enjoy the new Audi, I love em'!
Enjoy the new Audi, I love em'!
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I agree w/ you as well...those are the reasons I went w/ the is350 for a car to keep. but if I knew that I was only going to have a car for a short term...say 36 months w/ a lease that covers all the maintenance for the duration of the lease, I would have no issues going that route.
I was saying that Toyota/lexus is very capable of putting out at least a 335hp 3.5L eng instead of a recycled eng. call me crazy, but if they wanted to keep a recycled eng, I would've been happy w/ the 2jz! at least modding wouldn't be so limited.
I was saying that Toyota/lexus is very capable of putting out at least a 335hp 3.5L eng instead of a recycled eng. call me crazy, but if they wanted to keep a recycled eng, I would've been happy w/ the 2jz! at least modding wouldn't be so limited.
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I'm trading my 335i in for a 350F sport --- next week. I'm sad. I'll miss the power. But its my wife's DD so it'll do the job for the 3 year lease. My 335 is now outta warranty and lets just say its a ticking time bomb of maintenance/replacement parts.
Enjoy the new Audi, I love em'!
Enjoy the new Audi, I love em'!
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Audis look bland inside and out, always have. I read the power complaints left and right on this forum about the Lexus cars. And I just have to wonder, how often are your guys going flat out where you feel the need to have as much horsepower as possible?
I've had fast cars, I still have a fast car for a garage queen. And I just don't see how going so fast on public roads for a daily is such a prerequisite. I mean if you can't get by with a 250/350 what the hell are you in such a rush for?
I get it, to each his own. But it just makes me wonder when I read these power complaints what seems like a near daily occurrences. I mean at the end of the day there will always be a faster car.
I've had fast cars, I still have a fast car for a garage queen. And I just don't see how going so fast on public roads for a daily is such a prerequisite. I mean if you can't get by with a 250/350 what the hell are you in such a rush for?
I get it, to each his own. But it just makes me wonder when I read these power complaints what seems like a near daily occurrences. I mean at the end of the day there will always be a faster car.
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Congrats on the S5. She's beautiful. I've always thought the S5 was the best looking Audi in an understated way.
For me I think Lexus really nailed it for best all around sports sedan with the 350 f. It might not have a ton of power but it's plenty for what I need.
For me I think Lexus really nailed it for best all around sports sedan with the 350 f. It might not have a ton of power but it's plenty for what I need.