Out of the SC, into the IS-C
04-21-10, 12:41 PM
#1
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Out of the SC, into the IS-C
Hey folks,
It's been a while. I didn't realize how long it has been since I did any posting here. Looks like it has been well over a year. A few changes vehicle wise since then. I traded my M35 Sport for a Genesis 4.6 Sedan n Dec '08. Love it. Hadn't done anything with the SC until recently. The Mrs. had been itching to test drive the IS-C. So I took her out a couple of weeks ago to drive both the 250 and the 350. I think it was love at first sight with the 350! She talked about that car every day after the test drive. I even caught her looking at specs online! I suggested she drive the Infiniti G37 convertible to get a comparison. She did. The Lexus won and the SC was sold to the quickest, highest (if you want to call it high) offer. We picked up a sweet pre-owned 350C on Saturday. Big difference in pickup and ride amoung other things (push button start, better ride on the non-run flats, better nav, etc.). She's happy and someone will be happy to get the SC! I'll keep running the VIN in Autocheck and CarFax until I see where it ends up!
So off I go to the IS section of the forums. It's been fun reading the threads from everyone here. Lots of good members and good stuff except for the one bone-head I dealt with a couple of years ago. Tried to sell me some shady tires! But anyway, one bad apple didn't spoil the entire bunch. Off to the other side!
It's been a while. I didn't realize how long it has been since I did any posting here. Looks like it has been well over a year. A few changes vehicle wise since then. I traded my M35 Sport for a Genesis 4.6 Sedan n Dec '08. Love it. Hadn't done anything with the SC until recently. The Mrs. had been itching to test drive the IS-C. So I took her out a couple of weeks ago to drive both the 250 and the 350. I think it was love at first sight with the 350! She talked about that car every day after the test drive. I even caught her looking at specs online! I suggested she drive the Infiniti G37 convertible to get a comparison. She did. The Lexus won and the SC was sold to the quickest, highest (if you want to call it high) offer. We picked up a sweet pre-owned 350C on Saturday. Big difference in pickup and ride amoung other things (push button start, better ride on the non-run flats, better nav, etc.). She's happy and someone will be happy to get the SC! I'll keep running the VIN in Autocheck and CarFax until I see where it ends up!
So off I go to the IS section of the forums. It's been fun reading the threads from everyone here. Lots of good members and good stuff except for the one bone-head I dealt with a couple of years ago. Tried to sell me some shady tires! But anyway, one bad apple didn't spoil the entire bunch. Off to the other side!
04-21-10, 08:43 PM
#5
I think you made a great decision...
The Genesis I mean...
As for your other choice...
Well the Genesis is a very handsome ride. Just make sure you don't mistake drive for reverse, some people listen to the wife and wind up going the wrong way.
The Genesis I mean...
As for your other choice...
Well the Genesis is a very handsome ride. Just make sure you don't mistake drive for reverse, some people listen to the wife and wind up going the wrong way.
04-22-10, 06:43 AM
#6
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KaiserSea1,
LOL! Initially I was against getting rid of the SC. But I couldn't talk her out of it. The Mrs. drives the Lexus 95% of the time. So she had all of the stories and experience with the harshness of the SC's ride, etc. I only drive it when we are out together and of course when it is time for gas and a wash.
The Genesis on the other hand is driven by me 95% of the time. I was looking at an Lexus LS when this car came along. True it isn't an LS, but for the price, I can't complain one bit. It's a hell of a value. I believe the 15K (was looking at CPO'ed LS's around 55K) I saved on that Genesis purchase has been a good decision. No major issues thus far and it drives and rides like the wind!
LOL! Initially I was against getting rid of the SC. But I couldn't talk her out of it. The Mrs. drives the Lexus 95% of the time. So she had all of the stories and experience with the harshness of the SC's ride, etc. I only drive it when we are out together and of course when it is time for gas and a wash.
The Genesis on the other hand is driven by me 95% of the time. I was looking at an Lexus LS when this car came along. True it isn't an LS, but for the price, I can't complain one bit. It's a hell of a value. I believe the 15K (was looking at CPO'ed LS's around 55K) I saved on that Genesis purchase has been a good decision. No major issues thus far and it drives and rides like the wind!
04-22-10, 09:12 AM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
you traitor.....now get the steppin'.........
just kidding. you're welcome back anytime on this side.
just post pics of the new IS-C so we can get a glimpse of it.
martini3
just kidding. you're welcome back anytime on this side.
just post pics of the new IS-C so we can get a glimpse of it.
martini3
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04-22-10, 10:41 AM
#9
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Man, kicking me to the curb. . . . . . . . . . . I'll be sure and post some pictures as soon as I can get it cleaned up, which may not be anytime soon. The weather doesn't look like it will cooperate in NC this weekend.
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