SI to IS?
As wise people said, test drive the car you want first. Pick the car the suits your need. If you can't stand it from being slow, consider the IS350. But if you don't feel that big of a difference and can settle with an IS250. Then get it if you like it... IS250 is well equipped with standard luxury options which would have cost extra of you move to other premium brands.
Sure, IS250 is slow, but compared to what? I came from Corolla and Civic LX crowd... IS250 felt ALOT faster. Hell, it'll even smoke a base RSX with auto. RSX auto feels like it had a bad lag... my wife got smoked by a Prius in her RSX
Anyway, I got the IS250 because I really don't speed. I just need a car that's fast enough to get me on the freeway, safe, good gas mileage, and it's fun to drive. The RWD is a plus too... try getting around a really tight parking and you'll find the understeer of a FWD really annoying. The IS250 meets that...
Sure, IS250 is slow, but compared to what? I came from Corolla and Civic LX crowd... IS250 felt ALOT faster. Hell, it'll even smoke a base RSX with auto. RSX auto feels like it had a bad lag... my wife got smoked by a Prius in her RSX
Anyway, I got the IS250 because I really don't speed. I just need a car that's fast enough to get me on the freeway, safe, good gas mileage, and it's fun to drive. The RWD is a plus too... try getting around a really tight parking and you'll find the understeer of a FWD really annoying. The IS250 meets that...
wow these times are getting faster n faster 
with a slight down grade, tailwind, fold in the dumbo ears, tape up 50% of the grills, put on 15" rims with low pro tires to improve the rear gear ratio and we'll be in the 3's soon
lemme tell you about this fish that got away~
with a slight down grade, tailwind, fold in the dumbo ears, tape up 50% of the grills, put on 15" rims with low pro tires to improve the rear gear ratio and we'll be in the 3's soon
lemme tell you about this fish that got away~
LOL
I also agree with everybody who said to test drive first. I test drove MANY different cars before I finally purchased mine.
It's not like you have to commit to anything when just shopping around - just be honest if you're still looking or haven't found exactly what you want.
Depending what you are after, the G35 and the 350z may be good cars to test drive also.
It's not like you have to commit to anything when just shopping around - just be honest if you're still looking or haven't found exactly what you want.
Depending what you are after, the G35 and the 350z may be good cars to test drive also.
LMAO!!!!! and then he woke up......
I'm sorry but i'm going to have to pull the BS card. (we get 1 a month right?)
Was the hill 90 degrees making it a vertical drop?
i just have my is250 awd 2 weeks ago after considering the is350.but couldnt resist the deal of a lifetime.08 is250 awd with nav package, 9200 miles got it for $30k and 3yrs or 100k miles warranty.but couldnt find an is350 with less than 30k miles with $30k price range in 50 miles range where i live.so i opt with the is250.comming from an evo x with 330whp and 315 wtq with all bolt ons and tune is a big step down when it comes to power and cornering.same mpg(18-22city for me).the only reason i sold my evo last june was i couldnt stop looking for more power and im really a jdm *****.but i like the is its quiet interior smooth driving and best thing is as of now no body trying to race me or rev me.not like the evo everybody with honda ,240's trying to race me all the time.theres a lot of ricers where i live.sometimes i tell them when theyre trying to rev me with my evo"get into me level,then i might get tempted to smoke you" not that they have slow car but you know who you can beat or not.now with the is250 i dont really care about how fast you go,coz ive been there done that.its more of a luxury feel now. after my warranty is due in 3 years then isf or maybe m3 just depends on the budget.
He probably could have but he wanted one specifically with less than 30k miles and he's in PA lol.
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i just have my is250 awd 2 weeks ago after considering the is350.but couldnt resist the deal of a lifetime.08 is250 awd with nav package, 9200 miles got it for $30k and 3yrs or 100k miles warranty.but couldnt find an is350 with less than 30k miles with $30k price range in 50 miles range where i live.so i opt with the is250.comming from an evo x with 330whp and 315 wtq with all bolt ons and tune is a big step down when it comes to power and cornering.same mpg(18-22city for me).the only reason i sold my evo last june was i couldnt stop looking for more power and im really a jdm *****.but i like the is its quiet interior smooth driving and best thing is as of now no body trying to race me or rev me.not like the evo everybody with honda ,240's trying to race me all the time.theres a lot of ricers where i live.sometimes i tell them when theyre trying to rev me with my evo"get into me level,then i might get tempted to smoke you" not that they have slow car but you know who you can beat or not.now with the is250 i dont really care about how fast you go,coz ive been there done that.its more of a luxury feel now. after my warranty is due in 3 years then isf or maybe m3 just depends on the budget.
same as me im done with the jdm now haha
Why does everyone always want to race EVO i have couple friends with EVO 8,9 and everytime they tell me when they come home from work at least one ricer always rev and try to burn out at the light. IS IT JUST AN EVO THING LOL!!
I've had a 2007 Si and a 2008 Si. Both modded. Both fun cars, yet the tranny's feel like crap compares to the S2000 tranny.
The Si does feel a bit bigger inside than the IS at times. However in other ways the IS is a bigger car....if that makes sense.
Speed wise, the Si was lighter, higher reving, and a bit quicker.
The IS250 feels a bit faster from the torque of the V6, yet it is a bit heavier.
I wanted a nice auto car that was sporty so I went with the IS. My Si's had a totaly different purpose!
The Si does feel a bit bigger inside than the IS at times. However in other ways the IS is a bigger car....if that makes sense.
Speed wise, the Si was lighter, higher reving, and a bit quicker.
The IS250 feels a bit faster from the torque of the V6, yet it is a bit heavier.
I wanted a nice auto car that was sporty so I went with the IS. My Si's had a totaly different purpose!
the civic has huge windshield so im guess that why it looks bigger in a way LOL
It's up to you. Some people like the navigation and won't buy a car without it, plus its easier to sell a car in the future that has navigation and of course it ads a bit of value. I personally skipped it because i'm driving mostly familiar routes and i already had a nice portable too. I couldn't justify the premium for one with navigation lol.
Don't sweat not having the F-Sport package, there's plenty of mods out there for you to do, and you can do F-sport upgrades yourself if you want as well. Just don't plan on adding much power, it's not gonna happen lol
You will definitely find a IS250 for under $26k with low miles and with navigation too. I bought mine, 07 (white with black interior) no nav, but only 38k miles and Certified Pre-Owned for around $21k
Don't sweat not having the F-Sport package, there's plenty of mods out there for you to do, and you can do F-sport upgrades yourself if you want as well. Just don't plan on adding much power, it's not gonna happen lol
You will definitely find a IS250 for under $26k with low miles and with navigation too. I bought mine, 07 (white with black interior) no nav, but only 38k miles and Certified Pre-Owned for around $21k
i kinda made my budget high! i really want to only spend like around $24-25max
Also what you guys think buy from dealers or private owner??
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thanks everyone
the only reason i dont want the 350 is because of the low MPG.. AND I DONT REALLY NEED ALL THAT POWER 0-60 IN 5 SEC.but it would be good but i read that city driving really hurt the MPG!! And i ALREADY HATES MY SI MPG I GET AROUND 23-25 ABOUT HALF AND HALF CITY AND HIGHWAY. i know its not that bad 23-25 but idk im really picky HAHAH i read that the 250 gets around the same 23-25 mix.
HAHAHA GOING DOWNHILL
the only reason i dont want the 350 is because of the low MPG.. AND I DONT REALLY NEED ALL THAT POWER 0-60 IN 5 SEC.but it would be good but i read that city driving really hurt the MPG!! And i ALREADY HATES MY SI MPG I GET AROUND 23-25 ABOUT HALF AND HALF CITY AND HIGHWAY. i know its not that bad 23-25 but idk im really picky HAHAH i read that the 250 gets around the same 23-25 mix.
HAHAHA GOING DOWNHILL
^ For 24-25k you should be able to get a CPO IS250 without a problem. You should be able to get a used IS350 private sale with not too many miles in that price range too.
There's advantages and disadvantages to buying from a dealer or a private owner....off the top of my head...
Dealer:
Pros: Vehicle is usually inspected and serviced, Usually some sort of warranty, only way to get a Lexus CPO car, easier to finance a car
Cons: Higher price, harder to negotiate, don't get a feel for who owned the car before
Private sale:
Pros: Cheaper, easier to negotiate, get a feel for what kind of person owned the car before
Cons: Harder to finance, usually no warranty (unless there is a transferable one)
There's advantages and disadvantages to buying from a dealer or a private owner....off the top of my head...
Dealer:
Pros: Vehicle is usually inspected and serviced, Usually some sort of warranty, only way to get a Lexus CPO car, easier to finance a car
Cons: Higher price, harder to negotiate, don't get a feel for who owned the car before
Private sale:
Pros: Cheaper, easier to negotiate, get a feel for what kind of person owned the car before
Cons: Harder to finance, usually no warranty (unless there is a transferable one)
thanks everyone
the only reason i dont want the 350 is because of the low MPG.. AND I DONT REALLY NEED ALL THAT POWER 0-60 IN 5 SEC.but it would be good but i read that city driving really hurt the MPG!! And i ALREADY HATES MY SI MPG I GET AROUND 23-25 ABOUT HALF AND HALF CITY AND HIGHWAY. i know its not that bad 23-25 but idk im really picky HAHAH i read that the 250 gets around the same 23-25 mix.
HAHAHA GOING DOWNHILL
the only reason i dont want the 350 is because of the low MPG.. AND I DONT REALLY NEED ALL THAT POWER 0-60 IN 5 SEC.but it would be good but i read that city driving really hurt the MPG!! And i ALREADY HATES MY SI MPG I GET AROUND 23-25 ABOUT HALF AND HALF CITY AND HIGHWAY. i know its not that bad 23-25 but idk im really picky HAHAH i read that the 250 gets around the same 23-25 mix.
HAHAHA GOING DOWNHILL
) in the city, but i've also seen some that say they can get 20-25 in the city. It's all on how you drive it
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I have the best of both worlds I guess.....and just got the 250 over the weekend for $17k w/ 61k miles on it from a Lexus dealer. They had it for over 3 months, guess no one wanted the desert sage LOL . What a deal that was!!
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well MPG in a 350 isn't that low... im on oahu where hwy driving is less than 15min with 2000ft elevation changes thru the tunnels and bumper to bumper traffic everywhere else and i average between 19 to 23 (if i dont go over the mountains). Its not so bad 
, course i drive slow and EVEN OLD LADIES pass me on the hwy's 
, course i drive slow and EVEN OLD LADIES pass me on the hwy's