So for you...what's next?
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I fawkin hate 4-doors. This coming from an IS250 owner. (had to get one since I moved to Florida and now friends/fam visit often)
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back.
I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back.
I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has. I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
Last edited by Kitty2IS; Jun 26, 2012 at 02:12 AM.
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From: CA
Very timely thread for me as I plan to return my car to stock over the coming months in anticipation of a trade-in. I have just started considering what my next car will be, but on my working list is:
I test drove the 4GS a couple of times again this weekend. I LOVE the way it handles and the technology inside (especially that 800+ watt Mark Levinson sound system, OMG), but I still think it's too "old" of a car for me. I think if Lexus made a GS-F Coupe that would be my ideal car as I would like to stay in the Lexus family.
- Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Coupe
- BMW M3 Coupe
- Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
- Lexus IS-F
- Lexus 4GS F-Sport
- Nissan GT-R
I test drove the 4GS a couple of times again this weekend. I LOVE the way it handles and the technology inside (especially that 800+ watt Mark Levinson sound system, OMG), but I still think it's too "old" of a car for me. I think if Lexus made a GS-F Coupe that would be my ideal car as I would like to stay in the Lexus family.
After owning the IS and having appreciated all that it offers my next car(hopefully within this year or the next) would definitely be an IS-F, I love the style and look of the car but since I have an Is250 I need more power. Some of my friends have 3 series, audis, C class, etc, and although they are nice cars I prefer the styling of the 2IS more and its reliability. Considered the IS350 but if I am gonna upgrade, I might as well go all the way 
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From: WA
this is a BIG IF for me, but if i do manage to become a Warrant officer in the Army (currently an E-5 in the Navy) i'm definitely getting an IS-F. i love all the is250 gives me, but i just want that power!
IF i do get that, i'd sell both my IS250 and my SC300. No need to separate power and luxury. but i do like having one 4 door luxury and one 2 door power.
IF i do get that, i'd sell both my IS250 and my SC300. No need to separate power and luxury. but i do like having one 4 door luxury and one 2 door power.
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From: Florida, Paris
After owning the IS and having appreciated all that it offers my next car(hopefully within this year or the next) would definitely be an IS-F, I love the style and look of the car but since I have an Is250 I need more power. Some of my friends have 3 series, audis, C class, etc, and although they are nice cars I prefer the styling of the 2IS more and its reliability. Considered the IS350 but if I am gonna upgrade, I might as well go all the way
because of the price. Best bet for me, buy used!!!
I don't think I will ever buy a Lexus in my life again. It isn't really that reliable like everyone portrays it as. The IS350 also got to be one of the most boring cars I have driven also. Furthermore, the aftermarket community is very slim compared to BMW, Mercedes, Audi. Only thing I love about Lexus compared to Mercedes, BMW, Audi is the customer service. Lexus has one of the best customer service IMO.
I fawkin hate 4-doors. This coming from an IS250 owner. (had to get one since I moved to Florida and now friends/fam visit often)
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back.
I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has. I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
) but i have to agree with this... Every other car I've sat in, just doesnt do it for me... Andddd that's why my car began eating up money on mods starting back in October! 
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I fawkin hate 4-doors. This coming from an IS250 owner. (had to get one since I moved to Florida and now friends/fam visit often)
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back. I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has.
I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
HOWEVER I can't find a damn 2-door (nor a 4-door even) that can do/has the following:
-hacked rearview cam like I have so that the cam always stays on even when in drive
-wallet key (LS460 key reprogrammed to work on my IS)
-mirrors go down when I reverse
-rear AND front park assist
-auto leveling headlights
-heated AND cooled seats
-gauges that dance when the car turns on
-Steering wheel that adds drama when I turn car off and on (automatically greets my hands)
-touch screen nav display (not this mouse BS that all cars are going to, hate that)
-sunroof
-memory seats w/ contrast white stitching on black leather
Introduce me to a vehicle that has ALL of the above and I'll trade my car in. Believe me, I don't want to like my car. I've tried to get out of my car and even privately sold it then bought it back.
I can't find one car that could replace everything that my IS does/has. I really love the way G37 coupes and CTS-V's look. But they're missing stuff on my above list.
Sucks cause I want more power but won't sacrifice Convenience to get the power I want. Not when I never go to the track and only drive on public roads. Doesn't make sense. So the only car I'll get next is a IS-F
What makes it even harder for me, is that I can't have an IS-F, either. I need all wheel drive in the winter (Colorado). Either that or a dedicated winter car/truck.
I guess I just need a bigger garage!
Last edited by User 41924; Jun 26, 2012 at 08:37 AM.
Since my IS250 seems invincible as it enters 115K+ miles (one dead battery is the only time it's left me stranded), I'm in the extremely fortunate position to consider a second car. I'll be taking some "flash" out of the IS250 over the next year or so. My list was gigantic but I think it's down to:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
2013 Jaguar F-type
Acura NSX-T
2010 Tesla Roadster
MB SLK55
Nissan GT-R
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
2013 Jaguar F-type
Acura NSX-T
2010 Tesla Roadster
MB SLK55
Nissan GT-R
