guys i know i want another bimmer but?????
11-13-2008, 09:51 PM
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Although I dislike Lexus (rebadged Toyota in my opinion), I would have to admit that the IS-F isn't a bad car.
Put it this way: If you saw an IS-F and E60 (or M3) at the stoplight, which one would you think made a better statement of what kind of person you are? Our cars is a projection of what we mentally want others to perceive us as..... hmm.. I need coffee as I'm trying to make a point but I just don't know what I'm saying.. hehehe
Put it this way: If you saw an IS-F and E60 (or M3) at the stoplight, which one would you think made a better statement of what kind of person you are? Our cars is a projection of what we mentally want others to perceive us as..... hmm.. I need coffee as I'm trying to make a point but I just don't know what I'm saying.. hehehe
11-14-2008, 01:53 PM
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LOL 
i Can't believe the dealer let you take it up to those speeds + how did you go that fast and not get caught by any cops on the westside? i see them always parked with there little speed guns. lol the is-f is cool especially the back up camera instead of side mirrors they have cameras,??? 
Wait.... maybe that was the one i saw at the car show 
all in all its a good car but bimmer is the ultimate driving machine... lol the dealer must have done this to you after you guys got out of the car. 
then not to get sued 
lol
i Can't believe the dealer let you take it up to those speeds + how did you go that fast and not get caught by any cops on the westside? i see them always parked with there little speed guns. lol the is-f is cool especially the back up camera instead of side mirrors they have cameras,??? Wait.... maybe that was the one i saw at the car show all in all its a good car but bimmer is the ultimate driving machine... lol the dealer must have done this to you after you guys got out of the car. then not to get sued lol
Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='720564' date='Nov 13 2008, 08:18 PM
Traitor!
11-14-2008, 01:56 PM
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I think you should get the Lexus, just for even considering it. Yep, you should get it. Go for it. Do it.
11-14-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='720328' date='Nov 13 2008, 01:54 PM
i walk in to the lexus dealer here in manhattan.. i saw the is-f i the window so i just walked in to take a look... long story short .. i cant belive how this car is.. i drove this thing and all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!... its alot cheaper then the bimmer.. the only thing thats killing me is the handeling part.. feels like the rear wants to just slid out from under me.. i took on the west side and gave it a spanking.. at about 80 the sales guy was getting worried i saw it in his face.. as i got to about 100 110 he must of riped the lether seats on the passenger side... but in all really nice car.. fast.. good looking.. but not a bimmer.. but i am looking in to this car... just wana get some feed back on this car and what some you guys think... thanks
.. i cant belive how this car is.. i drove this thing and all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!... its alot cheaper then the bimmer.. the only thing thats killing me is the handeling part.. feels like the rear wants to just slid out from under me.. i took on the west side and gave it a spanking.. at about 80 the sales guy was getting worried i saw it in his face.. as i got to about 100 110 he must of riped the lether seats on the passenger side... but in all really nice car.. fast.. good looking.. but not a bimmer.. but i am looking in to this car... just wana get some feed back on this car and what some you guys think... thanks
Honestly its hard to compare the IS-F and a E60, both have different characteristics. Basically you got to look at it like this, the IS-F is the lowest model in the Lexus category, that has been modded out to its performance limits. Similar to the M3, RS4, Subaru WRX, etc. You're at the bottom of the class level so to speak, in the 5 series youre the next level up.If you're 21 I say get the Lexus, but if you're a professional that commands respect that enjoys class AND performance, then dont step backwards!!!!
The idea in life is to move up to the S8's and CLS 63's. 
Besides if youre gonna downgrade you might as well wait til the new CTS-V comes out.......it will straight burn the rubber right off the wheels. Save the Japanese stuff for the crotch rockets!!!
11-15-2008, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='720328' date='Nov 13 2008, 10:54 PM
i walk in to the lexus dealer here in manhattan.. i saw the is-f i the window so i just walked in to take a look... long story short .. i cant belive how this car is.. i drove this thing and all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!... its alot cheaper then the bimmer.. the only thing thats killing me is the handeling part.. feels like the rear wants to just slid out from under me.. i took on the west side and gave it a spanking.. at about 80 the sales guy was getting worried i saw it in his face.. as i got to about 100 110 he must of riped the lether seats on the passenger side... but in all really nice car.. fast.. good looking.. but not a bimmer.. but i am looking in to this car... just wana get some feed back on this car and what some you guys think... thanks
.. i cant belive how this car is.. i drove this thing and all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!... its alot cheaper then the bimmer.. the only thing thats killing me is the handeling part.. feels like the rear wants to just slid out from under me.. i took on the west side and gave it a spanking.. at about 80 the sales guy was getting worried i saw it in his face.. as i got to about 100 110 he must of riped the lether seats on the passenger side... but in all really nice car.. fast.. good looking.. but not a bimmer.. but i am looking in to this car... just wana get some feed back on this car and what some you guys think... thanksafter u buy that lexus and drive around for say 1,000 miles, you'll want to dump it and get yourself a bimmer... any bimmer.... these things get addictive
11-15-2008, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='720495' date='Nov 13 2008, 07:31 PM
You mean you could fit in that car? I found the Lexus' so tiny inside. My head was flush against the headliner of the G350 when I drove one. That one you drove is a nice car, but as everyone says...no bimmer.
Here's what I always asked myself when I was considering a different car after the M5: How will I feel when I see an E60 go by me on the road or when one pulls up next to me at a light? Will I feel regret or not? My answer was always REGRET. Once I determined that answer to my question, the rest was easy....well, not easy, but at least I knew I wanted an E60. Figuring out which one was a bit harder.
Here's what I always asked myself when I was considering a different car after the M5: How will I feel when I see an E60 go by me on the road or when one pulls up next to me at a light? Will I feel regret or not? My answer was always REGRET. Once I determined that answer to my question, the rest was easy....well, not easy, but at least I knew I wanted an E60. Figuring out which one was a bit harder.
. The dealer looked at me and told me "why the big smile? you like the bimmer?" and i replied " I LOVE IT SO MUCH, that i didnt even notice the nice C350 parked just next to it" So you see, even thought the new MB is hot, i still went directly to the E60 instead of thew powerfull C350. MAYBE ITS JUST ME
11-15-2008, 10:15 AM
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Joe, I once considered the Lexus GS430 before getting my 545i. If you want luxurious get the Lexus,
but if you want more fun, get the BMW. In the end, get one that tugs your gut, cuz you'll be the one driving it every day
but if you want more fun, get the BMW. In the end, get one that tugs your gut, cuz you'll be the one driving it every day
11-15-2008, 11:27 AM
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hmmmmm... how about you buy a lexus, save some money and upgrade the wife's car. or buy some new gadgets, or upgrade the house(interior,Electronics,etc...),garage.
Or even better, plan a gateaway to Europe with the wifey to some fancy place and spend some money on that.and if none of that suits you than BUY THE V10
Or even better, plan a gateaway to Europe with the wifey to some fancy place and spend some money on that.and if none of that suits you than BUY THE V10