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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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Hey all been lurking around the site for a while now and love the 2IS. I actually haven't even seen the 2IS in person yet but love it,(been outta the country) but i will be back soon. I found the perfect one that i want. Since i live in the northeast the only way to get a IS350 with the ML system is to special order it so i decided to look else where and i found the one that i want. Its perfect has the ML and every added feature the only problem is that its the Green color. I don't really know what its called but my question is, are you guys impressed with that color? Do you think that its an unattractive color? Maybe a feminine color? Should i just wait to find another one?
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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I hear its beautiful in full sunlight but it is not my preference.

I know that packages are important, however.. if you really don't like the color I wouldn't do it. I think of the Marines/Army when I see that color! Don't know why! I guess others will post theirs up, I know a few members have it and can attest to how pretty it is under the sun.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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i say wait. color is everything. green cars were popular in the 90s, but not so anymore.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Yes, I agree. In my neighborhood on the way home, I pass by one every day... It just doesn't look right... doesn't say "Lexus" to me.

And you should see the car in person and drive it before you buy one. See if the interior space, trunk, steering feel, etc works for you.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Personally I hate green on cars (especially hate dark evergreen colors), but this Desert sage metallic color looks good to me. It has a nice sheen to it especially in the sun.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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i also pass by a desert sage on my way home, sirkfc. maybe we live near each other =) does that car happen to be on temple city blvd? :P forgive me if i am mistaken
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by khoongy
i also pass by a desert sage on my way home, sirkfc. maybe we live near each other =) does that car happen to be on temple city blvd? :P forgive me if i am mistaken
You are mistaken, but I need to think about the forgiveness bit...

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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by supaIS350
i say wait. color is everything. green cars were popular in the 90s, but not so anymore.
I like the color, myself I would be looking for a unique color not one that everyone has. I'm sure all the colors were popular at some other point in time.

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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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there is a picture of a DSM on 20" gunmetal Iforged in D2autosports gallery. Looks sick!
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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The first time I saw this car color was from a distance, and I though it was hideous. But then I saw it in person, and it's actually pretty nice. So unlike most girls you meet in the club, this one is hotter close up than from far away
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Style2k6
I like the color, myself I would be looking for a unique color not one that everyone has. I'm sure all the colors were popular at some other point in time.
that is true..nowadays, white is the new black.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by supaIS350
that is true..nowadays, white is the new black.
How so??? I have always loved white cars, but now Im starting to like Black.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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I personally wouldnt want any other color IS. I love it. like one person said before it is so nice to have a car that looks diffrent then all the rest. Alot of people say how nice it is the sun, i like it when it is really really dark with like one street light across the paint. Goves it like a misterious look.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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I think DSM is definitely an acquired taste. I believe it is the IS Chief Engineer's favorite color
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