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Old 10-20-11, 10:40 PM
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Ill wait nxt yr for a new generation electric car..lol
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I love my IS too much to think about that. But just answering your question, I would buy a used 2009-2010 BMW 328i coupe with sport package. I want a black or blue exterior with red interior.
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Old 10-21-11, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TwiBlueG35
I love my IS too much to think about that. But just answering your question, I would buy a used 2009-2010 BMW 328i coupe with sport package. I want a black or blue exterior with red interior.
Why go from an IS350 to a 328i? Why not a 335i or an M3?
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Why not? Some people prefer to give up some power if it means they'll gain something else.

I would gladly downgrade to 250hp in my GS400 if I could get more steering feedback in return. It'll make my car more enjoyable because the car would still have enough power to get around.
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Old 10-21-11, 12:43 AM
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I just don't understand on what he'd gain though. His IS gets just as good mileage as an 09-10 328i, and personally, I find the interior of the Lexus to be much nicer than the bmw, but that's just me.
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Honestly I would either get a very cheap car thats excellent on gas or purchase an AMG. I wouldn't purchase any luxury car without an warranty.

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Better yet get your money up invest that money.
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I just don't understand on what he'd gain though. His IS gets just as good mileage as an 09-10 328i, and personally, I find the interior of the Lexus to be much nicer than the bmw, but that's just me.

A lot of people like the driving characteristics of the 3-series. It's something you cannot compare on paper. To me, the IS and 3-series handles very much alike, however it's the feedback that sets the two cars apart. The 3-series just feels more connected to the road. I much prefer communication vs raw power.
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For me with my situation right now, it'd have to be a current model highlander 4wd or current 4runner 4wd with third row seating. Need a family hauler with some off-road capability for camping and fishing trips and still return over 20mpg.

Although it only seats five, a prius would also be nice as well.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Why not? Some people prefer to give up some power if it means they'll gain something else.

I would gladly downgrade to 250hp in my GS400 if I could get more steering feedback in return. It'll make my car more enjoyable because the car would still have enough power to get around.
That's the way I think, too. A lot of people become too addicted to power, and tend to forget the other things.
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Originally Posted by alloys999
Nissan GT-R or LS460
Find me a 30-35k GTR and I'll buy two. I would pick a used ISF.
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Originally Posted by alloys999
Nissan GT-R or LS460
I'd love a gtr for $35k but not happening
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Old 10-21-11, 06:20 PM
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maybe he meant the previous generations of gtr.
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