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10-19-05, 06:57 PM
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An anomaly?
Looking at the demographics so far, I kinda feel outnumbered and a little strange 
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"Late 30's" (though you'd never guess), female, married, 2 kids. IS350 in Matador Red!
."Late 30's" (though you'd never guess), female, married, 2 kids. IS350 in Matador Red!
10-19-05, 07:05 PM
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Looking at the IS350 but not sure yet...
Male/28/East Indian/Married (recently)
I currently drive a 2000 BMW 323ci with 85k miles. I've had the car for 5 1/2 years now and it's averaging around 15k a year. I think it's about time to get a new car. My price range is questionable as I am looking for the best value for the money. It can be anywhere between 35k to 55k depending on the value and luxury.
I would be paying for it by myself. However, I would be trading in my BMW which my parents bought me...so that would help with payments. I got the BMW as a College Graduation present. I now make roughly 100k as a commodities analyst so I know I can afford it. However, I still have a house to think about (my wife and I are renting). My wife is bringing around 80k but that might change if we have kids. She is currently driving a 2001 RAV 4 AWD which is extremely practical and which we will keep around for awhile.
I have been looking for 2 months now and I finally got to see the car at the Lexus event at Belmont, NY. It's a great car but I am a little dissapointed in the price for the IS350. I keep on thinking to myself is it worth 41k+? Why not spend a little more and either get a GS, 5-series, or an A6? Heck...even the Porsche Boxter 'starts' at 45k. I was hoping it would be between 35k and 40k. Also, the reason why I'm not going to get another 3 series?...maintenance headaches. Once the warranty runs out, your screwed. There are so many little electical problems that I have to deal with.
Anyway, I blabbed too much...I'll stop here. In the meantime, I'll keep looking and weighing my options.
I currently drive a 2000 BMW 323ci with 85k miles. I've had the car for 5 1/2 years now and it's averaging around 15k a year. I think it's about time to get a new car. My price range is questionable as I am looking for the best value for the money. It can be anywhere between 35k to 55k depending on the value and luxury.
I would be paying for it by myself. However, I would be trading in my BMW which my parents bought me...so that would help with payments. I got the BMW as a College Graduation present. I now make roughly 100k as a commodities analyst so I know I can afford it. However, I still have a house to think about (my wife and I are renting). My wife is bringing around 80k but that might change if we have kids. She is currently driving a 2001 RAV 4 AWD which is extremely practical and which we will keep around for awhile.
I have been looking for 2 months now and I finally got to see the car at the Lexus event at Belmont, NY. It's a great car but I am a little dissapointed in the price for the IS350. I keep on thinking to myself is it worth 41k+? Why not spend a little more and either get a GS, 5-series, or an A6? Heck...even the Porsche Boxter 'starts' at 45k. I was hoping it would be between 35k and 40k. Also, the reason why I'm not going to get another 3 series?...maintenance headaches. Once the warranty runs out, your screwed. There are so many little electical problems that I have to deal with.
Anyway, I blabbed too much...I'll stop here. In the meantime, I'll keep looking and weighing my options.
10-20-05, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LDYNRED
Looking at the demographics so far, I kinda feel outnumbered and a little strange .
"Late 30's" (though you'd never guess), female, married, 2 kids. IS350 in Matador Red!
."Late 30's" (though you'd never guess), female, married, 2 kids. IS350 in Matador Red!
Hey...Go for the gusto! IS350 in Matador Red 
Enjoy it!
10-20-05, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
That's what school loans are for!!! High amounts at low interest rates!!!
10-20-05, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ashay21
Why not spend a little more and either get a GS, 5-series, or an A6? Heck...even the Porsche Boxter 'starts' at 45k.
starts at $47K. @ $45K there are so many options. Good luck with your future purchase.
10-20-05, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by clubfoot
Male, 46, just ordered an IS350, Tungsten Pearl, NAV, ML audio,...the works, now in the October production run, should get it late November early December for birthday
Nice job getting special order delivery so soon.
