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06-08-2006, 10:53 AM
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I will really mis the back up camera though.
Kenwood CCD camera and euronavi unit. Total cost = $500. Labor is free in my case
06-08-2006, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by hmc' post='294546' date='Jun 8 2006, 10:37 AM
I thought new GS300 drives pretty good. What makes you hate it in just a month?
HUmm thats what I'm wondering too... I got a IS 350 and its not all that bad... I prefer a BMW but the only complaints I have on it is the steering feel and how light it is. Less feedback than the BMW but handling is decent... it might not feel like it can handle but thats because of the steering feel. Acceleration is AWESOME! On par with the 545. Lets see what other complaints do i have? Ummm Automatic Transmission... even in manual mode it doesnt behave the way I want it... thats cuz I want it to be just like SMG... I actaully like the Manual mode more on the IS than BMW Steptronics...
06-08-2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='294598' date='Jun 8 2006, 02:40 PM
HUmm thats what I'm wondering too... I got a IS 350 and its not all that bad... I prefer a BMW but the only complaints I have on it is the steering feel and how light it is. Less feedback than the BMW but handling is decent... it might not feel like it can handle but thats because of the steering feel. Acceleration is AWESOME! On par with the 545. Lets see what other complaints do i have? Ummm Automatic Transmission... even in manual mode it doesnt behave the way I want it... thats cuz I want it to be just like SMG... I actaully like the Manual mode more on the IS than BMW Steptronics...
06-08-2006, 12:20 PM
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I test drove the IS 350 and almost bought one. It was fast.............. 4.9 sec 0-60???
They should have put that engine in the GS. I think the GS will have the 3.5L for 07.
They should have put that engine in the GS. I think the GS will have the 3.5L for 07.
06-08-2006, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rjjr' post='294619' date='Jun 8 2006, 03:20 PM
They should have put that engine in the GS. I think the GS will have the 3.5L for 07.
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Originally Posted by rjjr' post='294619' date='Jun 8 2006, 01:20 PM
I test drove the IS 350 and almost bought one. It was fast.............. 4.9 sec 0-60???
They should have put that engine in the GS. I think the GS will have the 3.5L for 07.
They should have put that engine in the GS. I think the GS will have the 3.5L for 07.
ya the 2007 will have the IS 350 engine in the GS.
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I think Znod posted a list on one of the other threads that listed the IS350 at 5.1 seconds by Car and Driver
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Originally Posted by rjjr' post='294476' date='Jun 8 2006, 03:42 PM
In March I purchased a new Lexus GS300. I hated the car after about the first month of driving it.
I had really regretted not going with the BMW as I had traded an 03 530i in on the Lexus. I realized what I was missing.
Anyway.
I was able to trade the Lexus in on a new 550i. The dealer took care of me and it cost me about 4K to get out of the Lexus.
I'm one happy camper and the new BMW should be at the dealer friday or monday. I can hardly wait.
I had really regretted not going with the BMW as I had traded an 03 530i in on the Lexus. I realized what I was missing.
Anyway.
I was able to trade the Lexus in on a new 550i. The dealer took care of me and it cost me about 4K to get out of the Lexus.
I'm one happy camper and the new BMW should be at the dealer friday or monday. I can hardly wait.