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01-01-06, 09:01 PM
#121
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2006 IS250 (bought the demo so I didn't have to wait til march to get one - Calgary Canada) Silver, 6SPD, 16's w/winters, cloth interior, base... if that's what you want to call it. I love my car. I can't stop giving people rides or sliding around corners listening to the beeping traction control.
I'm 27, Canadian, caucasian, 10lbs overweight, ...OK maybe 20, married for 6 yrs, no kids
, contract graphic designer, saw this car because a buddy told me to check it out while I was thinking about getting an 05 Jetta GLi for 32K CDN.
I never thought I would step foot into a Lexus dealership since the stigma is that they are seriously high priced luxury and a bit of an "older mans car", until I realized that I could get a base IS250 for the same price as a loaded jetta and it's extremely young, sporty, luxurious... and sexy. Crazy thought - but I've been a VW guy my entire driving life. I was a little nervous to buy a Lexus since people might think I'm snobby or richer than I actually am (or clients thinking I charge them too much)
People give me props wherever I go, but I do get the odd, "ooh wow, business must be good" haha... Ah well... I absolutely love this car and looking forward to spending a lot of money on mods. It really doesn't need a lot, I just want to be unique.
...so in a nutshell, I would say Lexus did a fantastic job with getting a young enthusiast (very) interested in their product.
I'm 27, Canadian, caucasian, 10lbs overweight, ...OK maybe 20, married for 6 yrs, no kids
, contract graphic designer, saw this car because a buddy told me to check it out while I was thinking about getting an 05 Jetta GLi for 32K CDN. I never thought I would step foot into a Lexus dealership since the stigma is that they are seriously high priced luxury and a bit of an "older mans car", until I realized that I could get a base IS250 for the same price as a loaded jetta and it's extremely young, sporty, luxurious... and sexy. Crazy thought - but I've been a VW guy my entire driving life. I was a little nervous to buy a Lexus since people might think I'm snobby or richer than I actually am (or clients thinking I charge them too much)
People give me props wherever I go, but I do get the odd, "ooh wow, business must be good" haha... Ah well... I absolutely love this car and looking forward to spending a lot of money on mods. It really doesn't need a lot, I just want to be unique.
...so in a nutshell, I would say Lexus did a fantastic job with getting a young enthusiast (very) interested in their product.
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01-01-06, 10:21 PM
#122
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28 single 250 rwd loaded. Dam there are alot of young guys with 350 wish i had the extra 10000.
Instead im going to put that into upgrades. Rims, body kit, tweaking the engine, springs, system.
Ten grand should be able to do some good mods.
This car rocks congrats on everyone who bought the new IS and happy new years.
Instead im going to put that into upgrades. Rims, body kit, tweaking the engine, springs, system.
Ten grand should be able to do some good mods.
This car rocks congrats on everyone who bought the new IS and happy new years.
01-02-06, 05:20 PM
#124
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Originally Posted by Switch
2006 IS250 (bought the demo so I didn't have to wait til march to get one - Calgary Canada) Silver, 6SPD, 16's w/winters, cloth interior, base... if that's what you want to call it. I love my car. I can't stop giving people rides or sliding around corners listening to the beeping traction control.
I'm 27, Canadian, caucasian, 10lbs overweight, ...OK maybe 20, married for 6 yrs, no kids , contract graphic designer, saw this car because a buddy told me to check it out while I was thinking about getting an 05 Jetta GLi for 32K CDN.
I never thought I would step foot into a Lexus dealership since the stigma is that they are seriously high priced luxury and a bit of an "older mans car", until I realized that I could get a base IS250 for the same price as a loaded jetta and it's extremely young, sporty, luxurious... and sexy. Crazy thought - but I've been a VW guy my entire driving life. I was a little nervous to buy a Lexus since people might think I'm snobby or richer than I actually am (or clients thinking I charge them too much)
People give me props wherever I go, but I do get the odd, "ooh wow, business must be good" haha... Ah well... I absolutely love this car and looking forward to spending a lot of money on mods. It really doesn't need a lot, I just want to be unique.
...so in a nutshell, I would say Lexus did a fantastic job with getting a young enthusiast (very) interested in their product.
I'm 27, Canadian, caucasian, 10lbs overweight, ...OK maybe 20, married for 6 yrs, no kids
, contract graphic designer, saw this car because a buddy told me to check it out while I was thinking about getting an 05 Jetta GLi for 32K CDN. I never thought I would step foot into a Lexus dealership since the stigma is that they are seriously high priced luxury and a bit of an "older mans car", until I realized that I could get a base IS250 for the same price as a loaded jetta and it's extremely young, sporty, luxurious... and sexy. Crazy thought - but I've been a VW guy my entire driving life. I was a little nervous to buy a Lexus since people might think I'm snobby or richer than I actually am (or clients thinking I charge them too much)
People give me props wherever I go, but I do get the odd, "ooh wow, business must be good" haha... Ah well... I absolutely love this car and looking forward to spending a lot of money on mods. It really doesn't need a lot, I just want to be unique.
...so in a nutshell, I would say Lexus did a fantastic job with getting a young enthusiast (very) interested in their product.
01-02-06, 05:49 PM
#125
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Originally Posted by Payam
How did you get cloth interior. I didn't think there was even an option there for that. Not that I would have chosen it, but I didn't think it was available.
He's Canadian. They get cloth standard: http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262M&year=2006
01-02-06, 05:54 PM
#126
Lexus Connoisseur
Originally Posted by Payam
How did you get cloth interior. I didn't think there was even an option there for that. Not that I would have chosen it, but I didn't think it was available.
01-02-06, 07:12 PM
#127
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37 Male. Married a while, no children. Development. I had been wanting a Sport Sedan for quite some time. Up until the IS350, the only other choice would had been a BMW 3er. Having owned 3 Lexus vehicles, I was always put off by the 2 BMW dealerships here in the Dallas area. They are kinda crude buildings with known bad reputations on the service end. I first looked at the new GS300, but did not fall in love with the shape. I wanted somthing smaller, with a little tighter supension and sportier feel. But, at my age, I also had to have all of the goodies too. Lexus hit the Bulls Eye with me with the creation of this little machine. To get all this power, all this luxury and features and incredible interior and exterior styling with unbeateable quality and peace of mind...What a Terrific find! I can see why it appeals to so many demographics. Way to Go Lexus!!!!
01-04-06, 10:24 AM
#130
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30/White Male/Married/IS350 Sport w/NAV Tungsten/Sterling
Bought an IS300 for my 25th BDay, buying the IS350 for my 30th. (selling the IS300 soon).
Loved the IS300 and hope to love the IS350 even more.
Bought an IS300 for my 25th BDay, buying the IS350 for my 30th. (selling the IS300 soon).
Loved the IS300 and hope to love the IS350 even more.
01-04-06, 04:19 PM
#131
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Male/46/ Engineer - Oshkosh Wisconsin Waiting for Spring to order IS350. This will be my wife's car to replace her 98 Pontiac GP GT.
Will order - IS350 Crystal White - Sterling / Sport / ML/ Nav / Rear Spoiler / Body Kit / Tinted Windows
Will order - IS350 Crystal White - Sterling / Sport / ML/ Nav / Rear Spoiler / Body Kit / Tinted Windows
01-04-06, 04:20 PM
#132
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Proud owner of an IS350... replaced my 01' CLK430
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Please feel free to give me a call if you are looking to refinance your mortgage or to purchase a home 1-888-415-0400 ext 3 (Arthur)
** sorry thought I might as well throw that in there
20/ M / Mortgage Broker
Please feel free to give me a call if you are looking to refinance your mortgage or to purchase a home 1-888-415-0400 ext 3 (Arthur)** sorry thought I might as well throw that in there
01-04-06, 05:26 PM
#133
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Me I'm 43 male
Black/Black IS 350
This is the only car that fit my desire for sport, luxury, dependability and the ability to not beat me to death on these crappy Houston streets.
Black/Black IS 350
This is the only car that fit my desire for sport, luxury, dependability and the ability to not beat me to death on these crappy Houston streets.
04-21-06, 05:04 PM
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Average age of ownership
Hey all, I am 23 years old and just bought my third car.. the Lexus IS250. I am curious as to know what is the average age of owenrship of this car. The dealer i dealt with said a lot of younger guys like this car. But what is everyones age/job etc?
Mike
Mike
