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Old 03-01-05, 06:14 AM
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Default IS300.NET changes name to my.IS

Just curious what you guys think of the name change...
Old 03-01-05, 06:21 AM
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Tony i'm still trying to adjust to it. The pros: Catchy and easy to remember.
Old 03-01-05, 06:23 AM
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Hmmm, not sure I like it... kind of like 'coca cola' changing its name to 'new coke'. Its something I'm used to and often simply refer to as .net and now that won't work
Old 03-01-05, 08:36 AM
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There are some downsides and people are usually resistent to change... But I think the new name is fitting and will last longer. And it's damn short to boot.
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I like it alot - was kinda resistant to the change last nite - the more I look at it - very catchy and easier to remember
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Originally Posted by silveraltezza
I like it alot - was kinda resistant to the change last nite - the more I look at it - very catchy and easier to remember
agree, and I don't know why, but my.IS sounded more upscale to me
obviously the IS won't be 300 no more.
Old 03-01-05, 09:58 AM
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Do all the people who paid $5 for the is300.net window sticker get free replacements?

Maybe I am resistant to change and I'm sure I'll get used to it in time, but IS300.net sounds (and looks) cooler. I'm a big fan of the upgrade facelift you did
Old 03-01-05, 10:01 AM
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sounds like a new Microsoft programming language
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Do all the people who paid $5 for the is300.net window sticker get free replacements?

Maybe I am resistant to change and I'm sure I'll get used to it in time, but IS300.net sounds (and looks) cooler. I'm a big fan of the upgrade facelift you did
same here, i feel that is300.net sounds so much cooler as well

btw there is another similar thread in the car chat about this by flipside
Old 03-01-05, 10:40 AM
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I like the new name. It defiantely has a good ring to it. I think 350z tried to do something like that with my350z, but my.is sounds good. I like the two characters on each side of the period. Good job!
Old 03-01-05, 10:47 AM
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I guess with multiple ISs, IS300 is no longer the only IS offered. A good move. I am with Dave about the stickers.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I guess with multiple ISs, IS300 is no longer the only IS offered. A good move. I am with Dave about the stickers.
plus there won't be is300 in the next generation?
Old 03-01-05, 11:01 AM
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IS300.net always and forever for us OG's!
Old 03-01-05, 11:45 AM
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Maybe with all the complaining, the US will get an IS300 with the 3.0L 245 HP and an IS350 with the 315HP V6... both with 6 speed manual transmissions and AWD of course.. hahah just wishful thinking...
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I didn't even know they changed names. Where the #$%^ have I been?


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