Them dang whippersnappers...
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: CA
im in the 40+ age group, this is my first ever 4dr/automatic sedan i've ever bought, everything till now has been 2dr/standard sport coupes (only one was FWD, never again)... so when the young'uns talk about why us older guys drive this, i say:
why aren't the young'uns in 2dr sport coupes???
something is wrong if they're driving 4dr automatic sedans...
why aren't the young'uns in 2dr sport coupes???
something is wrong if they're driving 4dr automatic sedans...
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Joined: Jul 2010
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Over 30, Under 40.
I've had my 2008 IS250 6MT for under a month. I'm in the Over 30, Under 40 group.
My wife, who is in the over 40 group, likes like the car but thinks it is 'large'.
I had a 2005 ES as a loaner car. It was a completely different driving experience. Roads that are fun in the IS were downright scary in the ES. There must of been something the matter with the ES.
I did not consider any other Lexus models in my search for a car. It was the 2008 IS250 or a 2011 Mustang V6 6 MT. I'm happy with my choice.
nqh.
My wife, who is in the over 40 group, likes like the car but thinks it is 'large'.
I had a 2005 ES as a loaner car. It was a completely different driving experience. Roads that are fun in the IS were downright scary in the ES. There must of been something the matter with the ES.
I did not consider any other Lexus models in my search for a car. It was the 2008 IS250 or a 2011 Mustang V6 6 MT. I'm happy with my choice.
nqh.
i'm 20
of course I have considered 2dr coupes and cars such as STI or performance cars
but that could only happen if New Joysee is willing to lower the insurance rate.... lol
and spending the same money i'd rather get a used IS than a "reasonably priced car"
of course I have considered 2dr coupes and cars such as STI or performance cars
but that could only happen if New Joysee is willing to lower the insurance rate.... lol
and spending the same money i'd rather get a used IS than a "reasonably priced car"
I am 19 and turning 20 in 2 months, I bought my car last year a month after i had turned 19. At this age it is pretty hard to afford a car such as the IS. I had dropped a large down payment on mine and currently financing for the next 4 years. My IS was purchased new. I am truly blessed to have my mom because she pays for my insurance and the past 3 months she helped me make my payments because for some odd reason, i ran out of money :P but as of now i am back on track. I wouldnt say im spoiled but instead i have a family who cares a lot to help me when i need it
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Was looking at the "How old are you?" thread and noticed quite a bit of you are....*ahem* youngin's. A lot of teens, a lot of college age.
Well geeze maneeze!! Who the heck here is over 30?? I'm wondering if I'm just too old to be in this crowd.
Please don't make me go search all the posts in that thread....
Well geeze maneeze!! Who the heck here is over 30?? I'm wondering if I'm just too old to be in this crowd.
Please don't make me go search all the posts in that thread....
i was 28 when i bought my 2is. now i'm 32...
i've found that the older crowd are more about maintaining/disseminating "technical accurate" information and expertise.
it's definitely more interesting than "wheels, drop, and a body kit." that's not to say those things aren't interesting either; with this car going its fifth model year of production, it's safe to say that we've seen it all, from the legit stuff to the knock-offs, the DIY's to the one-off mods, and just about everything in between...
i've found that the older crowd are more about maintaining/disseminating "technical accurate" information and expertise.
it's definitely more interesting than "wheels, drop, and a body kit." that's not to say those things aren't interesting either; with this car going its fifth model year of production, it's safe to say that we've seen it all, from the legit stuff to the knock-offs, the DIY's to the one-off mods, and just about everything in between...
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Windward, Oahu
unfortunately due to it being in its 5th yr, the price is coming down and it is affordable to the... 'no money for real deals' crowd... so were gonna more n more knock off parts on the 2IS... as we are seeing it happen now~ and all these ppl do is make excuses excuses as to why they buy knockoff~, the 2IS is gonna become the new civic...
unfortunately due to it being in its 5th yr, the price is coming down and it is affordable to the... 'no money for real deals' crowd... so were gonna more n more knock off parts on the 2IS... as we are seeing it happen now~ and all these ppl do is make excuses excuses as to why they buy knockoff~, the 2IS is gonna become the new civic...
sure, there have been/are/will be exceptions, but we've already seen a lot of older 2is members being driven away from the 2is section in droves because of the younger 2is owners who don't seem to have the same online/forum etiquette as the older 2is owners. while to each his own, it does become bothersome when that type of attitude/conduct is not only seen on a repeatedly regular basis but also has to be dealt with over and over again.
imo, the older 2is owners who remain here are to maintain some credibility in terms of providing as much accurate information as possible, while most of the younger 2is owners are here to feed the wow-wee machine/popularity contests.
take that for what it's worth, i guess...
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: NorCal
and as the prices are coming down in the earlier model years in the 2is run, it will be more affordable, and the age of the owners/drivers will (inevitably, and on average) get younger. and given the assumption that there is a direct relationship between age and maturity - which for the most part holds up, the 2is section may soon be populated by a bunch of "kids."
sure, there have been/are/will be exceptions, but we've already seen a lot of older 2is members being driven away from the 2is section in droves because of the younger 2is owners who don't seem to have the same online/forum etiquette as the older 2is owners. while to each his own, it does become bothersome when that type of attitude/conduct is not only seen on a repeatedly regular basis but also has to be dealt with over and over again.
imo, the older 2is owners who remain here are to maintain some credibility in terms of providing as much accurate information as possible, while most of the younger 2is owners are here to feed the wow-wee machine/popularity contests.
take that for what it's worth, i guess...
sure, there have been/are/will be exceptions, but we've already seen a lot of older 2is members being driven away from the 2is section in droves because of the younger 2is owners who don't seem to have the same online/forum etiquette as the older 2is owners. while to each his own, it does become bothersome when that type of attitude/conduct is not only seen on a repeatedly regular basis but also has to be dealt with over and over again.
imo, the older 2is owners who remain here are to maintain some credibility in terms of providing as much accurate information as possible, while most of the younger 2is owners are here to feed the wow-wee machine/popularity contests.
take that for what it's worth, i guess...