Taste of Lexus returns to Chicago
09-16-06, 05:39 PM
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i'm signed up ...but does anyone know of any other brands running a simliar show soon?
i've been to a mercedes show before....any others...bmw and volvo use to run a show
i've been to a mercedes show before....any others...bmw and volvo use to run a show
09-18-06, 01:35 AM
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09-18-06, 10:24 AM
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I should have my GS by then (in fact by this week's end). How do I get in on this....and if not for the Taste of Lexus event, how about for the meet-up prior to the event?
Hope to meet some you all soon.
Hope to meet some you all soon.
09-18-06, 11:01 AM
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Well for the event you have to register I believe and the link is at the beginning of the thread as far as the meet up nothing special is needed. This will be my first event as well and I am excited
09-23-06, 08:07 PM
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Went today. The food was nothing big, pasta, kabobs and some sweets.
Line for the LS460 was close to an hour and was the worst track out of the 3 total tracks. It was the shortest track and no straightaways, got the car up to maybe 35mph at one point before had to slam on the brakes. The only thing that made it worthwhile was shutting off the TC and doing a nice burnout off the start, lol. I got some looks when my wife and I circled back
Drove the SC next, track was longer and allowed for more spirited driving. My wife has been thinking of trading in the LS for the SC, but after the drive I wasnt really impressed. Didnt handle all that great and the car really needs another 50hp minimum to make it fun.
Last I drove the IS350, best track of the 3. Had a nice straighaway right off the start and very nice slalom. I love this car, cant wait for the V8 version, it'll definately be my next purchase. Made my GS400 feel like a boat when we were driving home.
Line for the LS460 was close to an hour and was the worst track out of the 3 total tracks. It was the shortest track and no straightaways, got the car up to maybe 35mph at one point before had to slam on the brakes. The only thing that made it worthwhile was shutting off the TC and doing a nice burnout off the start, lol. I got some looks when my wife and I circled back
Drove the SC next, track was longer and allowed for more spirited driving. My wife has been thinking of trading in the LS for the SC, but after the drive I wasnt really impressed. Didnt handle all that great and the car really needs another 50hp minimum to make it fun.
Last I drove the IS350, best track of the 3. Had a nice straighaway right off the start and very nice slalom. I love this car, cant wait for the V8 version, it'll definately be my next purchase. Made my GS400 feel like a boat when we were driving home.