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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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Just curious what you guys think of the name change...
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:21 AM
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Tony i'm still trying to adjust to it. The pros: Catchy and easy to remember.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:23 AM
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Hmmm, not sure I like it... kind of like 'coca cola' changing its name to 'new coke'. Its something I'm used to and often simply refer to as .net and now that won't work
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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There are some downsides and people are usually resistent to change... But I think the new name is fitting and will last longer. And it's damn short to boot.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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I like it alot - was kinda resistant to the change last nite - the more I look at it - very catchy and easier to remember
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by silveraltezza
I like it alot - was kinda resistant to the change last nite - the more I look at it - very catchy and easier to remember
agree, and I don't know why, but my.IS sounded more upscale to me
obviously the IS won't be 300 no more.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Do all the people who paid $5 for the is300.net window sticker get free replacements?

Maybe I am resistant to change and I'm sure I'll get used to it in time, but IS300.net sounds (and looks) cooler. I'm a big fan of the upgrade facelift you did
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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sounds like a new Microsoft programming language
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Do all the people who paid $5 for the is300.net window sticker get free replacements?

Maybe I am resistant to change and I'm sure I'll get used to it in time, but IS300.net sounds (and looks) cooler. I'm a big fan of the upgrade facelift you did
same here, i feel that is300.net sounds so much cooler as well

btw there is another similar thread in the car chat about this by flipside
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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I like the new name. It defiantely has a good ring to it. I think 350z tried to do something like that with my350z, but my.is sounds good. I like the two characters on each side of the period. Good job!
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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I guess with multiple ISs, IS300 is no longer the only IS offered. A good move. I am with Dave about the stickers.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I guess with multiple ISs, IS300 is no longer the only IS offered. A good move. I am with Dave about the stickers.
plus there won't be is300 in the next generation?
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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IS300.net always and forever for us OG's!
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Maybe with all the complaining, the US will get an IS300 with the 3.0L 245 HP and an IS350 with the 315HP V6... both with 6 speed manual transmissions and AWD of course.. hahah just wishful thinking...
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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I didn't even know they changed names. Where the #$%^ have I been?
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