Since you are on a buying spree, I'd like mine in blue. No? Okay, just thought I'd make sure.

 

I have an 08 BMW335i cabriolet...nice car. However, i am concerned with BMW quality over time. Lexus service and quality are top of the line....and as well there are a few features that I really like over BMW. First off, BMW i-drive is not user friendly, their navigation is terrible-love Lexus touch screen (got used to it in my 08 RX). For me, there is nothing like the comfort of a Lexus driver's seat--BMW just does not do it for me - some rave about their sport seats but there is a hollow without support where the lower cushion and backrest meet--that kills my back--this is not the case in the Lexus--and now Lexus has both heated and cooled seats - not avail with BMW. My Lexus dealer always has a loaner car for me when i go in for service - i might get one at the German store. My BMW has those horrible-riding run-flat Bridgestone tires. Lexus also has Bridgestone tires and that is my only area of concern --they are not run-flats but I have driven both a 250C and 350C and am concerned about the ride quality--why are they not using Michelin Pilots?? Furthermore, there is no comparing thre paint job quality on the Lexus vs BMW--Lexus has a first rate paint job while every 3 series BMW that I have seen - mine included suffers from "orange peel" quality. Lexus parts always seem designed with top-notch quality in mind--BMW's seem flimsy and cheap--prone to problems...How is visibiity out of the back window with the top up?? I have only driven them with the top down. So in the spring, i will consider a IS350C with navi and Levinson--while i await feedback from other new IS "C" owners.

 

I personally would not do it......but the Convertible is a plus for sure, which the IS-F would have a convertible version I would of be all over it.

 

Yowza that one one hell of a beating you just gave your fifty plus G car.

 

Why would u do that??? Vertibles are for chicks.. Mainly Barbie type girls... Why...

 

NIce somebody has to trade their IS-Fs in for us to buy USED IS-fs....IMO

 

wow u payed more money for a less powerful car.

 

+1

everyone is talking about it being a downgrade. if its concerning power yes, it is a downgrade. But its a whole other car once the top is dropped and your cruising on a sunday afternoon.

I, like LexusSC430 love the vert.

 

i dont know why everyone is bashing his choice. if you like the car more power to you, trust me i had a chance to get a 2006 gto w/23k miles on it for like 18k otd, but i didnt. and i never hear the end of it from my buddies, i also never hear the end of it for trading my truck in for my is350. but i dont regret my decision. sure i could of had a 400hp beast but only being 19 that would have killed me in insurance after i started racking up the tickets. or i could have wrapped the thing around a tree. sure i would like more power but there is nothing compared to how comfortable my car is and i have never looked back since. i just love the look i get when i get out of my car and my neighbors all give me the same look, damn that is such a nice car. just like i said before MORE POWER TO YOU, enjoy your vert i think you made a good decision if you like convertables

btw imo 300hp is enough for daily driving hahaha

 

Congrats on the vert!

I can't wait to see all the modified verts on CL! The car definitely has potential!

 

Truffle Mica w/brown and parchment interior

 

Top Up and rear head restraints down, the visibility is not bad as you can see through the "roll over" bars.

 

The 08 ISF was around $62k with tinted windows, I got 5k off or around $57k total w/o tax and fees.

The 2010 IS 350 C was stickered for almost $52K and I got $3K off.

So how is that more?

 

Congrat on the new ride.