New Owner...1st Post!!
#33
Intermediate
Thread Starter
At times, I still miss the driving experience of shifting gears in my old 6spd manual TL, but No regrets upgrading to the LS.
CL has been nothing but a great resource for me. I've done more posts in 1 month here than I did in the 9 yrs on AZine. Lol
#36
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Although I think the concept of paddle shifting is cool, there's no substitute to driving a manual transmission. I periodically find myself reaching for the clutch while turning the car on. One day when I retire, I'll get a nice sports car w/ a manual tranny.
What are your thoughts on paddle shifting?
#37
Pole Position
Congrats on the new purchase! That's a major upgrade from a TL.
I recently traded a black 2007 BMW M5 to a 2013 LS 460 AWD in pearl white also. As I get older, I want more luxury and comfort. Haha
I recently traded a black 2007 BMW M5 to a 2013 LS 460 AWD in pearl white also. As I get older, I want more luxury and comfort. Haha
#38
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Yeah, my TL became a part of me, so to speak. After 10 yrs, I knew her better than my wife. Lol.
I have a growing family, so needed the extra space for another car seat (coming in Oct '16).
What are your thoughts changing from German luxury to Lexus, or is there even a comparison, being that you had a M5?
#39
Pole Position
Congrats again! I have a 16 month old daughter, and I live in Chicago so AWD was a must for me when I planned to trade the M5. I was thinking of Audi S6 and E63 AMG, but decided that I didn't want to deal with German cars for now. So I settled for the LS plus the wife has a 2015 RX 350.
Let put it this way, the M5 was a high maintenance ******! As she aged, she got even more demanding. Haha
She demanded so much maintenance and a heavy drinker(~10 mpg), but she was so hot and so powerful!
I used a launch control before I traded it (never tried in 2 years of ownership), and I think my wife and I lost a few heartbeats. It was freaking fast. It burnt tires in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear! I missed it dearly, but it's time to get a more reliable car.
Let put it this way, the M5 was a high maintenance ******! As she aged, she got even more demanding. Haha
She demanded so much maintenance and a heavy drinker(~10 mpg), but she was so hot and so powerful!
I used a launch control before I traded it (never tried in 2 years of ownership), and I think my wife and I lost a few heartbeats. It was freaking fast. It burnt tires in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear! I missed it dearly, but it's time to get a more reliable car.
#40
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Congrats again! I have a 16 month old daughter, and I live in Chicago so AWD was a must for me when I planned to trade the M5. I was thinking of Audi S6 and E63 AMG, but decided that I didn't want to deal with German cars for now. So I settled for the LS plus the wife has a 2015 RX 350.
Let put it this way, the M5 was a high maintenance ******! As she aged, she got even more demanding. Haha
She demanded so much maintenance and a heavy drinker(~10 mpg), but she was so hot and so powerful!
I used a launch control before I traded it (never tried in 2 years of ownership), and I think my wife and I lost a few heartbeats. It was freaking fast. It burnt tires in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear! I missed it dearly, but it's time to get a more reliable car.
Let put it this way, the M5 was a high maintenance ******! As she aged, she got even more demanding. Haha
She demanded so much maintenance and a heavy drinker(~10 mpg), but she was so hot and so powerful!
I used a launch control before I traded it (never tried in 2 years of ownership), and I think my wife and I lost a few heartbeats. It was freaking fast. It burnt tires in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear! I missed it dearly, but it's time to get a more reliable car.
Got it! I like your choice of words. LMAO
Welcome to CL, & don't be a stranger!!
#42
Pole Position
Haha. I'm a car enthusiast and not brand fanboy, and I don't discriminate one brand from another. You seem to be a Lexus fanboy just like my older brother. He dislikes German cars so much and worships Lexus cars.
#43
Pole Position
What can I say? I got hooked on the LS and have been so pleased that I didn't bother to look at the Germans. My loss, perhaps. Maybe I've been missing out.(?) Edit: I should add that my 2006 LS 430, which is now for sale, aside from routine maintenance, has only had a water pump replaced (free under warranty) and just recently, a radiator replaced over the last ten years.
Last edited by Scrutator; 03-01-16 at 07:13 PM.
#44
Lexus Fanatic
If anyone's BMW experiences are/were anything like mine, they'll never drive one again. To call my 7 series and X5 "high maintenance", is an understatement. I always said BMW ownership was like "being married to a Sex-addicted supermodel, with a 500 dollar per day cocaine habit."
#45
Intermediate
Thread Starter
If anyone's BMW experiences are/were anything like mine, they'll never drive one again. To call my 7 series and X5 "high maintenance", is an understatement. I always said BMW ownership was like "being married to a Sex-addicted supermodel, with a 500 dollar per day cocaine habit."
I was originally going for an Audi A7. My wife's cousin works at Audi & talked us completely out of buying German luxury. He said it's good for a lease, but if I was to buy one, in due time, I'll be F'ed with repair costs. Same story for BMW 535, that I was also considering. He's the reason I bought a Lexus.