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May 09, 2017, 11:12 AM
Xtbone97x
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Originally posted by golddot: I am curious , how was the ride on the IS 250??
The ride is a bit sporty, tight suspension combined with the stock low profile tires, but it is a nice change of pace from my lazy boy on a cloud SUV's ride quality. It is not a kidney pounder though or a race type ride. The ES is considerably nicer, but that is comparing a true sedan vs. sport sedan.
-Jeff
May 09, 2017, 11:38 AM
LDD
I had an IS 250 for a few years, followed by a BMW 325i.
The Lexus was a comfortable car to drive, but not as tight or as responsive as the BMW. I always got the impression that the 250 was "girl car," not that it attracted women, but that young, successful professional women bought the car. This is just from driving around and seeing who my fellow 250 drivers, were, along with who was in the service area waiting room picking up their cars. And yeah, it was the ex-wife who wanted the car--I was supposed to pick out the next one
I didn't drive a 350 long enough to get a very good impression of it other than the gas mileage was noticeably worse. I hated the 250 AWD--I thought it would be more responsive being AWD, but it just felt more sluggish. I guess that makes sense because of the extra weight of the AWD system.
I preferred the BMW as a driver's car. But I will say this about Lexus, they take care of you. I once brought the car in for an annoying rattle. The dealership couldn't fix it, but noted it in the records. I brought it in a second time a few months later for an unrelated issue, and mentioned the rattle again (this was way outside the warranty period). This time they found the problem and fixing it alone was $4500. But since I had brought it in earlier and they hadn't resolved it, they ate the $4500. Lexus' practice of taking care of issues before they became side-of-the-road level problems would eventually cost them $13,000 on my car alone (all of which they paid for).
I know it's SOP to hate dealers, but between them and Lexus, I have nothing bad to say and even wrote my service advisor a nice recommendation letter (next time I went back, he was promoted to supervisor).
BMW--you pay for everything and doing X to a BMW will probably cost you significantly more than doing the same procedure on a Lexus.This message has been edited. Last edited by: LDD,
May 09, 2017, 12:03 PM
Dead_Eye
Do you fit the Lexus marketing department's driver profile?
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May 09, 2017, 12:05 PM
CPTKILLER
I like my Infiniti QX30. It is fast & sleek.
May 09, 2017, 12:25 PM
golddot
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dead_Eye: Do you fit the Lexus marketing department's driver profile?
lmao..shoulda let me pee first LMAO
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May 09, 2017, 12:57 PM
dog44
I test drove a awd 2017 Ford fusion 2.0t and was very impressed with it.Also their are some very good deals on them now.
May 09, 2017, 01:29 PM
chellim1
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Originally posted by golddot: i am looking for a car w "name appeal" , i know that sounds vain, but , as I want a car that is "known" , not a chevy or toyota per se..
I'm not sure the Ford fusion fits the "name appeal" criteria...
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May 09, 2017, 01:30 PM
golddot
+1 on above LOL...nothing says drop your pantys like a ford fusion LMAO
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May 09, 2017, 01:33 PM
kz1000
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Originally posted by golddot: +1 on above LOL...nothing says drop your panties like a ford fusion LMAO
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May 09, 2017, 06:29 PM
sjtill
An RX300/350 is what the professionals' stay-at-home wives and the real estate agents drive (see Allen,J.)
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May 09, 2017, 07:19 PM
CoolRich59
One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was selling my Lexus and buying an Audi.
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May 10, 2017, 01:06 AM
sjtill
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One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was selling my Lexus and buying an Audi.
Hmmm...I'm going to remember that. Audis are so dang tantalizing!
And Audi's are probably THE worst when it comes to breakdowns and cost of them compared to all of the German cars.
May 10, 2017, 12:20 PM
JALLEN
quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
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Originally posted by JALLEN: I have driven IS250/350 models as courtesy cars while my other Lexus's were in for scheduled maintenance. I would not judge them as comfortable in any sense of the term.
I have had a number of ES300/350s over the years, and found them reliable and comfortable.
I have owned two LS430's. These are the best cars, comfortable, reliable, safe, powerful and safe. I have a 2004 now with 170,000 miles.
I also have a 2009 RX350. This too has been very satisfactory, good power, astonishing mileage, great handling.
Jallen, do you mean to say those 250/350's were not comfortable?
Yes. Keep in mind I am elderly, not quite obese, limited agility, etc.
My LS430 is very comfortable to drive or ride in all day long, as is my RX350.
For ~30 years, I drove Volvos which were as well.
Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.
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"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown
May 10, 2017, 02:27 PM
DonDraper
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill: An RX300/350 is what the professionals' stay-at-home wives and the real estate agents drive (see Allen,J.)
Yes and the IS250 is basically a "chick car" as well. It's always women I see driving that car.
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May 10, 2017, 05:30 PM
chellim1
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Originally posted by golddot: the Lexus seems to be the consensus
Well... have you reached a decision? Are you going to keep us posted on your purchase?
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May 11, 2017, 05:16 AM
Woodman
Yep, you will hear Lexus a lot.
The mechanic I used to frequent has always said "Toyota or Honda".
In road sales for six years, I drove a 10-year old Acura TL for half the time. Perfect, or near perfect. I made a lot of smaller repairs, nothing major came up.
If I needed another similar car right now, I'd find an 8-year old Lexus ES350, for the value.
My opinion go with the Lexus. Audi's have electrical problems and their engines burn oil sometimes more than a quart between oil changes and they call it normal. BMW is a driver's car but very expensive to maintain. You have to pay to play. Have you looked at Infiniti ? God Bless
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May 12, 2017, 03:47 PM
SR
Don't buy until you give an Acura a try. I looked hard at the Lexus and then couldn't justify the price over an Acura. My TL is a very comfortable car.
