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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Im torn on which Lexus to get...a little back story.

Had an 2006 IS250 which I loved but I'm 5'11 230 pounds so i felt crammed at times but I loved it. I ended up getting an 06 GS430 and it was pure sexiness but the lack of mp3 and aux led me to give it to my sister once she had her child.

So here I am. looking at an IS again (breakwater blue), White ES350 (love the Mp3, AUx and Panaramic moonroof or a GS350.

Im budget conscious and always end up getting great deals but being 30 I want something thats easy on the wallet as far as gas and insurance go. Rather put the extra few hundred toward paying down my mortgage.

If anyone can give me their input on making a decision..id apprecite it.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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If you need something roomy, the ES is great.

But if you want something sporty, you need to look elsewhere.


My suggestion: wait until next year to see the next generation GS and IS. It will have greater amenities, better technology, maybe a bit bigger, and surely be more competitive than what is currently being offered.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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the ES cant be beat for roominess and overall packaging. Plenty of power, trunk space, leg room. If you are budget conscious it might be difficult to wait for the new GS and IS since they will be sold at msrp for a while...
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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any 08-09 GS will have aux as well. that's if you are ok with the "same" car again

but if you want room, gas economy, and don't care about sporty feel, the es is great
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Appreciate it. Ive only driven an ES on loaner from servicing but a local dealer is selling one fully loaded with 70k miles for 19k and Ive got them to throw an extended warranty for the price since it would be my second time buying from them

Thanks guys.
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