Finally pulled my trigger, Blacksc400's new ride!!
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I will be back to Lexus soon, maybe after the LS come out, I was so close to get a GS350F, but feel like the 7 is a better choice even though it cost a bit more.
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the idrive in your car is much improved already. try to first gen and that's going to **** you off big time. you will eventually get used to most of the stuff i think. i am used to a lot of stuff in my s550 command already as well. some stuff still the touch screen will be better
can't wait to hear you talk more about the drive!
can't wait to hear you talk more about the drive!
the car is quick for its size. Already looking at dinan stage 1, 495hp, 500+ tq! Everytime I drive it, it brings a smile on my face.
I did try out my friend's 07 idrive, it was a pain. The drive? All I would say is awesome. The handling, steering, power, the overall confident are all there. I floor it on the highway, by the time I know, I was doing 130+. the car is quick for its size. Already looking at dinan stage 1, 495hp, 500+ tq! Everytime I drive it, it brings a smile on my face.
the car is quick for its size. Already looking at dinan stage 1, 495hp, 500+ tq! Everytime I drive it, it brings a smile on my face.lol on the dinan part, it's only going to be matter of time
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Wondering what's the mpg is going to be like, I am only getting 16.8 mixed driving, and that's mostly in comfort mode! I know BMW warranty dinan within factory warranty period, but does it apply to CPO warranty too? One thing I am scared is it only bump the turbo psi, but no additional cooling etc, will it be reliable in Vegas heat? Maybe I should ask BATMAN about his experience with it.
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One cool thing is the sport & sport + really change chararistic of the car, push of a button and completely different animal. I hardly feel any difference when do it on my previous Lexuses.
I hardly feel any difference when do it on my previous Lexuses.
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blacksc400,
Welcome back bro! All that talk with Sienna and Avalon made me worry, glad to see you are back in a "real" car
JK 
So you picked the Individual over the M-Sport huh? The Individual got fancy paint and a fancier interior that you can't get from a M-Sport right? I briefly looked into it.
Dinan chip is a must, the Dinan warranty covers anything that breaks, so don't worry. The only thing is on those 335i, it must have an OEM oil cooler to run the chip or something like that. I would imagine a loaded 750 must have the OEM oil cooler. 100hp/100tq gain from a chip, that's a must. Same power as the Alpina B7!
I am getting into Euros too, they are getting crazy nice, those AMG S-Class are amazing! With the way Lexus being reluctant on upgrading their powertrain, and the gap of reliability is pretty small now between Japaneses and Euros, the choice is becoming clear. Especially for you that don't keep any car longer then 3 years, the only reason to own a Lexus is because they last a very long time without repairs, that's really when they really shine.
Welcome back bro! All that talk with Sienna and Avalon made me worry, glad to see you are back in a "real" car
JK So you picked the Individual over the M-Sport huh? The Individual got fancy paint and a fancier interior that you can't get from a M-Sport right? I briefly looked into it.
Dinan chip is a must, the Dinan warranty covers anything that breaks, so don't worry. The only thing is on those 335i, it must have an OEM oil cooler to run the chip or something like that. I would imagine a loaded 750 must have the OEM oil cooler. 100hp/100tq gain from a chip, that's a must. Same power as the Alpina B7!
I am getting into Euros too, they are getting crazy nice, those AMG S-Class are amazing! With the way Lexus being reluctant on upgrading their powertrain, and the gap of reliability is pretty small now between Japaneses and Euros, the choice is becoming clear. Especially for you that don't keep any car longer then 3 years, the only reason to own a Lexus is because they last a very long time without repairs, that's really when they really shine.
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blacksc400,
Welcome back bro! All that talk with Sienna and Avalon made me worry, glad to see you are back in a "real" car JK
So you picked the Individual over the M-Sport huh? The Individual got fancy paint and a fancier interior that you can't get from a M-Sport right? I briefly looked into it.
Dinan chip is a must, the Dinan warranty covers anything that breaks, so don't worry. The only thing is on those 335i, it must have an OEM oil cooler to run the chip or something like that. I would imagine a loaded 750 must have the OEM oil cooler. 100hp/100tq gain from a chip, that's a must. Same power as the Alpina B7!
I am getting into Euros too, they are getting crazy nice, those AMG S-Class are amazing! With the way Lexus being reluctant on upgrading their powertrain, and the gap of reliability is pretty small now between Japaneses and Euros, the choice is becoming clear. Especially for you that don't keep any car longer then 3 years, the only reason to own a Lexus is because they last a very long time without repairs, that's really when they really shine.
Welcome back bro! All that talk with Sienna and Avalon made me worry, glad to see you are back in a "real" car
JK So you picked the Individual over the M-Sport huh? The Individual got fancy paint and a fancier interior that you can't get from a M-Sport right? I briefly looked into it.
Dinan chip is a must, the Dinan warranty covers anything that breaks, so don't worry. The only thing is on those 335i, it must have an OEM oil cooler to run the chip or something like that. I would imagine a loaded 750 must have the OEM oil cooler. 100hp/100tq gain from a chip, that's a must. Same power as the Alpina B7!
I am getting into Euros too, they are getting crazy nice, those AMG S-Class are amazing! With the way Lexus being reluctant on upgrading their powertrain, and the gap of reliability is pretty small now between Japaneses and Euros, the choice is becoming clear. Especially for you that don't keep any car longer then 3 years, the only reason to own a Lexus is because they last a very long time without repairs, that's really when they really shine.
Hi Jeff, you are leaning towards Euro as well? It's true the gap of liability is small now, specially when under warranty, there isn't anything I should worry. I got bad taste from Euro before, (S430, 2003 530I, 325I ), so for me to make the move says a lot.
So you mean the Dinan will be covered under my CPO warranty as well? Then hell I would do it! Can't imagine what the car will be like with added 100 HP, and the good thing is, since it only takes the dealer couple hours to do it, my wife won't even know what I did to the car.
I chose the Individual over the M sport is because the option level and to me, pearl white wins over any other color. I love the M sport exterior, but the interior is where I will spend the most time in so the choice was clear. I can always add lip kit to enhance the look later as well.
Congrats Andy. I saw that in your sig and said "huh"?
Man, you could've have a mini dealership with the way you go through cars
I agree, the 7 series is a big lady but she can sure run
Man, you could've have a mini dealership with the way you go through cars
I agree, the 7 series is a big lady but she can sure run
I chose the Individual over the M sport is because the option level and to me, pearl white wins over any other color. I love the M sport exterior, but the interior is where I will spend the most time in so the choice was clear. I can always add lip kit to enhance the look later as well.
The M-Sport is a few other things too though, not only the body kit, but a sport steering wheel, seats and suspension tuning as well right?
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Hmm, my car does have sport package, active rear steering, etc, so maybe the previous owner did order them on the car. And M-sport only offer 19' wheels I think, so Individual 20' is better.
Interior is a huge step up compare to LS430 UL ( My car does have additonal leather around the dash and door panels ), my wife was amazed when she first sat in the car, and she didn't wanna get out.
Lexus is also catching up though, look at their recent products, very impressive. But what they need to do is up their engine to match.
Interior is a huge step up compare to LS430 UL ( My car does have additonal leather around the dash and door panels ), my wife was amazed when she first sat in the car, and she didn't wanna get out.
Lexus is also catching up though, look at their recent products, very impressive. But what they need to do is up their engine to match.
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Yep, thanks!
I wish I ordered a SE Sienna instead the lowly LE model, or I would at least hang on to it longer.
Who knows, I kind of miss the Van's interior space, so maybe I will get another one later, and it has to be a SE!