Teufel

Hallo p.k.blaauw, I'm sure you remember me

1. 220d(iesel) (First one in this thread, I think)
2. RWD
3. Smokey Granite
4. 17"
5. No spoiler
6. Cashmere leather trim with Auburn Bird's-Eye maple accent
7. Est. delivery date 02/03 2006, +/- 38.000€ = $45,600
8. Germany, near Benz/Porsche-town Stuttgart
9. Sorry, no pictures available, yet.

p.k.blaauw

sorry.

@Teufel, MultiNational

Jherb350

iTrader: (1)

I did a little DIY for everyone
DIY Red Out

knite

is 350
matador red
18 in
prem package

gshb

Very nice, been hearing the 220d engine is better than BMW's in the torque department.

Teufel

That's the reason why I ordered the diesel...there's a kick between 2200rpm and 3000rpm...indescribable, incomparable (at the most with the 350 --> not available in Europe )

Only 177hp and 4 cylinders , highway gas mileage of 44m/gl. .
0-60mph in 8,9sec
Track speed is 140mph (thank the Lord for our Autobahn... )
295lb.ft @ 2000rpm

Wish there was a V6 w/ at least 210 HP like in the Peugeot 407 Coupe (Max power 205bhp @ 4000rpm, Max torque 330lb.ft @ 1900rpm). Power of a diesel, runnning smoothness of a gas V6.

P.S. Why don't y'all introduce the metric system...would make things so much easier

ES3

That gas mileage is incredible! Where in Germany are you located? Just curious?

Teufel

As posted above, I live in Mercedes-Benz and Porsche town, STUTTGART, Southern Germany.

My Lexus will be very exclusive between all those Mercedes, Bimmas and Audis...

ES3

Oops, was tired earlier to see your local. Stuttgart is SEHR Schorn! Cool that you've got a Lexi among all those Germans! Bet you'll get a few looks to say the least!

Teufel

I'm sure I'll get asked more than once "Hey, how's your Hyundai runnin'?"...

I just love it. I personally think that German cars are ugly...especially Mercedes' and VWs.
Moreover, I believe that the new IS looks like what a BMW 3-series should look like according to BMW's marketing devision, while the new 3-series looks like a "typical 90's Japanese car", especially the back...

ES3

Curious how common Lexus dealerships are there. Also are they called Lexus dealerships in Europe now or still Toyota?

T&T

IS 250
RWD
Luxury Pakage
Tungsten Pearl
Black Interior
Heated-vent Seats
No Navi
17"
Turning Bi-Xeno Headlamps

Picked up on 2nd of January.
1st sold new IS in Estonia!

Teufel

In Germany, most LEXUS-dealerships belong to a TOYOTA dealership, but are seperated.

Sometimes, LEXUS has its own building, but most of the time, there's only a LEXUS area within the Toyota building which is just much more luxurious (black tiles, leather seats, expensive wood, extravagant lighting etc.) than the Toyota area.

LEXUS doesn't need so much space as it does in the US, cause the only models offered are the IS, GS, LS, SC and RX, no ES, LX and you name it...

Also, Lexus is not very well known (only "insiders" know of their quality) and so not many ppl buy them --> little amount of used cars.

By the way: I lived in Kentucky for some time, drove a 00' GS 300 (Platinum ed., white) and a 98' SC 300 (red), and once or twice I even visited Indiana...I have a friend who's Fightin' Irish PM me if you have further questions 'bout that

RoRo

1. 350
2. RWD
3. Black Exterior
4. 18s summer tire package
5. Spoiler
6. Black Interior
7. VDIM disabled 100% of the time, Previous ’99 RX300 owner way back in the day
8. PICS look below!!!








I picked the car up yesterday 01/11/2006. I was extemely lucky as the other 4 Lexus dealers in this area were sold out of the 350 black on black. I plan on getting to the drag strip as soon as possible and am probably going to schedule it’s first dyno session tomorrow to get a baseline run in.

flipside909

Congrats on your new purchase. Just to clarify, the VSC/TRAC disable is a "DYNO MODE" setting. Make sure you use this trick when you run on the trac or bring your car on the dyno. there is no such thing as a 100% VDIM disable.