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Mother of all "Should I get IS250 or IS350?" threads (merged into one steaming pile)

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Old 08-13-09, 01:29 PM
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It's threads like this that keep me away from this forum. People bash on how slow the IS250 is all the time, and how worthless the AWD is. Who said 250 owners bash on the 350? The opposite occurs far more frequently. I always see posts like "lol the IS250 can win in a race?" and "Get the IS350. it's SO MUCH BETTER!" Whatever. People buy the cars for different reasons- I don't understand why some people feel the need to justify their purchases by making others feel small.
Old 08-13-09, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SpecLexus
The 350 just looks like it costs more! At least that's what I see whenever I see a 350 vs a 250 on the road! $_$
I honestly do not see what you are seeing. Unless you are seeing IS3s with chrome wheels, then yes chrome will make a car look more expensive, other than that they look very similar from a distance.

Lets not talk about bigger brakes on an IS3, 9 out of 10 people (none car enthusiast) never even heard of Brembo. My AMG has Brembo's, I laughed when my dad said, "are those Brembos on your IS as well?" I replied, no their POS. My dad said, Oh..never heard of that either, looks nice though, just not as shiny. LOL

Originally Posted by mIStaboi
these aren't race cars..
EXACTLY!! Even Vin Diesel will say, "you want me to drive a what, an ISX50...excuse me, I don't drive cars that have air conditioned seats!
Old 08-13-09, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ELL Y
It's threads like this that keep me away from this forum. People bash on how slow the IS250 is all the time, and how worthless the AWD is. Who said 250 owners bash on the 350? The opposite occurs far more frequently. I always see posts like "lol the IS250 can win in a race?" and "Get the IS350. it's SO MUCH BETTER!" Whatever. People buy the cars for different reasons- I don't understand why some people feel the need to justify their purchases by making others feel small.

I'm member of MB forum as well. I swear no one disrespects the owners with E350s, C300, etc... In fact, we give them props for making a great choice.

I wish it will be the same in this forum in time.
Old 08-13-09, 02:48 PM
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^ you might as well ask for world peace and a permanent solution to global warming while you're at it.

it's an online community, and to expect that everyone should play nice and get along is unrealistic. we're on here to express our opinions, and as such our opinions should and will differ.

on the other hand, that is also why there are moderators - and a thread regarding establishing a sense of community here in the 2is section - to maintain a certain level of order.

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Old 08-13-09, 03:17 PM
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I LOVE my slow IS250 AWD! I was contemplating trading up to a 350 but I love my slow 250 too much. By the way, I'm new here. Hi!
Old 08-13-09, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mIStaboi
these aren't race cars.. who the hell cares lol what a useless argument people. are we gonna bash on people with a base model 350 with no nav when its the same price as my loaded 250 with nav.. comon now.
No because thing's like NAV are a personal preference a lot of times, not so much always a money factor. I, personally, would probably not buy any car with a factory NAV unit at the moment. My g/f on the other hand will not buy a car without one.

Anyway, why is this thread even still open? haha
Old 08-13-09, 04:02 PM
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ive seen a fake is350 on the freeway before
the 3 was like an inch bigger than the 5 and the 0
lol
Old 08-13-09, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TokerIS350
ive seen a fake is350 on the freeway before
the 3 was like an inch bigger than the 5 and the 0
lol
or maybe he had a 350 except people kept saying he has a 250 so he decided to make sure people knew it was a 350 LOL
Old 08-13-09, 04:50 PM
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Is there anything useful in this thread?
Old 08-13-09, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by w1ck3d64
or maybe he had a 350 except people kept saying he has a 250 so he decided to make sure people knew it was a 350 LOL
lol good point.
i'd badge my car as a 250 and challenge some cars to a race
Old 08-13-09, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by w1ck3d64
or maybe he had a 350 except people kept saying he has a 250 so he decided to make sure people knew it was a 350 LOL
LOL

Originally Posted by TokerIS350
ive seen a fake is350 on the freeway before
the 3 was like an inch bigger than the 5 and the 0
lol
CLASSIC!! LOL Did you take pics?

Originally Posted by IS-SV
Is there anything useful in this thread?
I say the two comments above was the most useful.
Old 08-13-09, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Is there anything useful in this thread?
No! No! No!
Old 08-13-09, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JVT
LOL



CLASSIC!! LOL Did you take pics?



I say the two comments above was the most useful.
haha i should of. he was just driving there with his gf and i pass by and his jaw drops

funniest part was, the 3 wasnt even chrome, or whatever color its supposed to be, it was flat white with like a pearl in it
Old 08-13-09, 05:51 PM
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wow~who brought back this thread to life??????
Old 08-24-09, 12:16 PM
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Default is250 or is350????

hey guys im planning on getting a lexus isx30 but i need help from u guys -___- i no the is250 and is350 look the same but i just want one that rides smoothly and nice and esspecially saves gas haha and has a lil proformance in it so i can mess around with and do motor work


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