so I bought a new Lexus
06-24-2006, 08:11 PM
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I was researching the infinity- was not crazy about the styling of the sedan, mainly the interior, loved the engines though.
BMW- Chris Bangle has ruined the cars for me, I cant seem to accept the styling.
Mercedes- I could only afford the C class, was not crazy about it either.
so I went to Lexus last, test drove a GS 300 because the 400 is a bit more then I wanted to spend, I was ehhh, its ok.
I drove the IS, felt small and after riding in the back seat I could hear way too much road noise, I like the new styling of the IS, but honestly I wanted something a bit more refined and comfortable.
So I went with the new ES 350, new styling for 2007, I was not even considering the car until I seen it at the dealership, I have not seen one on the road yet as its only been out for a month or two. Might be one of the quietest cars I have ever been in.
So after all the years my trusty Lexus has given me its time to sell it off to someone else, I have a list of friends who want to buy it so hopefully one of them want because I wanted someone I know to end up with the car. I can pick it up Monday, just not 100% sold on the color I chose, it was not at the dealership so I cant see it in that color until Monday, I signed the papers based on color approval.
Think its too old fart? I have to see if I want the graphite wheels or the chrome, think I want the graphite.
BMW- Chris Bangle has ruined the cars for me, I cant seem to accept the styling.
Mercedes- I could only afford the C class, was not crazy about it either.
so I went to Lexus last, test drove a GS 300 because the 400 is a bit more then I wanted to spend, I was ehhh, its ok.
I drove the IS, felt small and after riding in the back seat I could hear way too much road noise, I like the new styling of the IS, but honestly I wanted something a bit more refined and comfortable.
So I went with the new ES 350, new styling for 2007, I was not even considering the car until I seen it at the dealership, I have not seen one on the road yet as its only been out for a month or two. Might be one of the quietest cars I have ever been in.
So after all the years my trusty Lexus has given me its time to sell it off to someone else, I have a list of friends who want to buy it so hopefully one of them want because I wanted someone I know to end up with the car. I can pick it up Monday, just not 100% sold on the color I chose, it was not at the dealership so I cant see it in that color until Monday, I signed the papers based on color approval.
Think its too old fart? I have to see if I want the graphite wheels or the chrome, think I want the graphite.
06-24-2006, 09:12 PM
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Toyota (and of course, Lexus) have the distinction of making--indeed, of ALWAYS having made--cars of phenomenal durability and dependability. If they have a downside, in my opinion, it's that their cars often lack the originality of some other makes and can feel a bit bland from behind the wheel. However, in choosing a car for a daily driver, these can hardly be considered faults. Lexus has succeeded in the luxury segment because their cars are damn good. I am sure you will continue to be a satisfied Lexus owner.
As far as the old fart thing goes, it seems I see a lot of old farts tooling around in Corvettes and Porsche's, so no, I don't think it's an old fart kind of car.
As far as the old fart thing goes, it seems I see a lot of old farts tooling around in Corvettes and Porsche's, so no, I don't think it's an old fart kind of car.
06-24-2006, 09:19 PM
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its like I have a car for every occasion but when I have to drive somewhere like dinner or to a relatives house I prefer it to be in comfort and quiet.
Even when I first got my license I always loved the feel of a larger sedan on the highway. The service at Lexus is awesome, the waiting rooms, thats right more then one becuase they have one for reading, one for watching tv, one with coffee and snacks, are nicer then most dealerships showrooms.
Compare it to the hallway I have to wait in that has 5 chairs in it at my Mazda dealer that I have to argue with to fix the damm car right.
Even when I first got my license I always loved the feel of a larger sedan on the highway. The service at Lexus is awesome, the waiting rooms, thats right more then one becuase they have one for reading, one for watching tv, one with coffee and snacks, are nicer then most dealerships showrooms.
Compare it to the hallway I have to wait in that has 5 chairs in it at my Mazda dealer that I have to argue with to fix the damm car right.
06-24-2006, 09:51 PM
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your too used to the Mazda 6, when I get in that car I feel the difference, it makes me want to take turns faster and get into the driving more, but when I have to drive somewhere and im sitting in traffic I prefer something more comfortable.
06-24-2006, 11:15 PM
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congrats on the vehicle, i have the 05 330 with tinted windows, a catback and k&n filter, potenza 245 tires, handles much better, much more responsive, but when i want to relax, i just cruise, i couldnt be happier with this car. i also have the navi with mark levinson audio, fully loaded package
i had the ls before this one, that was an old farts car.
i had the ls before this one, that was an old farts car.
