135i vs IS250

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 40-n-8

It looks like you live in an area where dealers stick stickers on your cars. If my dealer had stuck a white "Bellevue BMW" on the back of my car I would have shot him.

I'm going back soon to get my free floor mats (the parts department was closed when I got the car), and I'll ask them to take it off when I go back. I wanted to tell them the first day, but I think I was too excited and enamored by the car. On the bright side just having "Open Road" is much better than something like "Bellevue BMW" in my opinion, at least it's not obviously a dealer name or something. Still, gotta take it off.

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by danmcg

Love the pics!

Your old car is the same as mine! I went from that to the MINI to the 135.

It's weak and it's goofy looking, but I still love it. Hands down the most useful and utilitarian car ever!

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by plien69

BTW, thanks for the pics.

I actually x-shopped the IS350 when researching the 135i. I always thought the current IS line looked decent and compact, but it looks large and bloated next to the 135i, especially in the head-to-head side shot.

Good thing you didn't take the IS. I used to sneak drive my sister's a few times, and compared to the 1er, the steering is numb and unresponsive and it's not that much fun to drive. Even the 300 hp of the IS350 can't fix un-fun driving.

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AchtungE30

Whats the production date on the door jam sticker? Just curious. I used to stop by Open Road and just stare at their BSM/Coral Red 135i every time I drove past there.

The car was actually shipped over from another dealer in PA. They USED to have the exact same car (exact same options, too) and when I inquired about it they said they had just sold it. Then they said they could find another identical one and ship it over for free. The older car that I just missed must have been the one you were seeing

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by professor

LOL. when you said "is" i was hoping you were going to say "f" after rather than "250".

The car's a year old so there was no IS-F then haha. But even the IS-F couldn't hold a candle to the 1er. Sure it might be faster, but deep down it's the same old numb car. The only time you'd be able to have fun in it is in a straight line!

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by d3syd

Completely agree with all the sticker comments. How dare they potentially damage your paintwork by sticking it there.

BTW what sort of Honda is that? We don't get that here.....

Yeah, the sticker must go. I was too busy looking for scratches from the truck shipping and being too excited about the rest of the car to remember to bring it up. They will suffer!

It's a 2005 Honda Element. I bought it when I was still in a band because of it's great cargo capacity combined with roomy seating (stadium style seats in rear!). The rear seats can be removed or can just be folded up into the sides of the car without breaking a sweat. On top of that everything in the car is water resistant/proof so you can hose down the car to clean it! Very very useful. Too bad the band broke up 2 months after I bought the car

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Scooby doo....LOL....I looked for the PJ's first and then went back and looked at the cars...ROFL...Scoob rocks!

Scooby doo was my childhood! Best cartoon ever IMO (beating out Futurama, South Park, Simpsons, and my other favorite "adult" cartoons)

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Qube

I'm going to have to quote... "As soon as the newness of the Lexus wears off you will realize it has all the soul of a refrigerator."

I always thought Toyotas were like toasters. They make toast, get the job done. They don't really break down, so they're reliable. But they aren't fun to use, rewarding, or very interesting. Yep, a toaster

jkp1187 · 08-02-2008, 11:15 AM

I was initially cross-shopping an IS250 against the 128i. The 250 seemed a little more practical/fuel efficient, but the 1'er is just too much of a driver's car for me to pass up. (And now that I'm starting to get seduced by the 135i, there really is no comparison.) I may yet test-drive the Lexus, though, just to see, but I've pretty much made my decision.

If you're looking just for 'value', then the IS250 doesn't seem like a bad deal -- it certainly has more standard stuff for the price than the 1'ers....still, at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

heavysixer · 08-02-2008, 12:45 PM

Your 135 looks great. Congrats on the upgrade.

And tell your sister to wash her car! :wink:

vanbmw · 08-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Okay...I'm going to throw in my two bits...I test drove a manual tranny, RWD IS250 when I was looking at a 4 door for my wife. First off I agree that it is in a different category then the 135 by a long shot. However, I was suprised at how nice it handled. I drove it hard and was suprised at how fun it was. The salesman was great and found some good roads and incouraged me to run it hard. The motor was smooth as glass and had a nice sound but it needed more power...and maybe more growl to its sound. Don't get me worng...I was not in love with the car but I was suprised that it was as fun as it was.

topvega · 08-02-2008, 07:07 PM

Nice car.... I don't understand where these dealers get the balls to put shit on YOUR car... they did this to me when I bought my G35 and I swore it wls never happen again... I made sure this time no decals stickers or any other dealership promoting bullshit and no front plate....

1speedbike · 08-02-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by topvega

Nice car.... I don't understand where these dealers get the balls to put shit on YOUR car... they did this to me when I bought my G35 and I swore it wls never happen again... I made sure this time no decals stickers or any other dealership promoting bullshit and no front plate....

I did tell them in advance to not put a front plate on with the dealer logo. I plan on getting my own no drilling involved front plate, put it on when I don't feel like being potentially bothered by the police, take it off when I hope for the best. You'd think their logo in the rear license plate would be enough, do they really need it twice..

soupy · 08-02-2008, 11:57 PM

grats on finally getting your car after that "used demo" fiasco earlier on. Looks like I'll be getting NJ's first 09 model now with your order off the list?

Got my production number today!

1speedbike · 08-03-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by soupy

grats on finally getting your car after that "used demo" fiasco earlier on. Looks like I'll be getting NJ's first 09 model now with your order off the list?

Got my production number today!

Yep, I'm so happy! And congrats on your car, good luck with the wait! Any idea when yours is supposed to arrive?

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jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	I was initially cross-shopping an IS250 against the 128i. The 250 seemed a little more practical/fuel efficient, but the 1'er is just too much of a driver's car for me to pass up. (And now that I'm starting to get seduced by the 135i, there really is no comparison.) I may yet test-drive the Lexus, though, just to see, but I've pretty much made my decision. If you're looking just for 'value', then the IS250 doesn't seem like a bad deal -- it certainly has more standard stuff for the price than the 1'ers....still, at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.
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08-02-2008, 12:45 PM	#32
heavysixer New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Your 135 looks great. Congrats on the upgrade. And tell your sister to wash her car! :wink:
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08-02-2008, 02:04 PM	#33
vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Okay...I'm going to throw in my two bits...I test drove a manual tranny, RWD IS250 when I was looking at a 4 door for my wife. First off I agree that it is in a different category then the 135 by a long shot. However, I was suprised at how nice it handled. I drove it hard and was suprised at how fun it was. The salesman was great and found some good roads and incouraged me to run it hard. The motor was smooth as glass and had a nice sound but it needed more power...and maybe more growl to its sound. Don't get me worng...I was not in love with the car but I was suprised that it was as fun as it was.
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topvega Kinda sorta banned on N54 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 135 SGM JB3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Exit 91 iTrader: (0)	Nice car.... I don't understand where these dealers get the balls to put shit on YOUR car... they did this to me when I bought my G35 and I swore it wls never happen again... I made sure this time no decals stickers or any other dealership promoting bullshit and no front plate.... __________________
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08-02-2008, 11:57 PM	#36
soupy First Lieutenant 15 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (1)	grats on finally getting your car after that "used demo" fiasco earlier on. Looks like I'll be getting NJ's first 09 model now with your order off the list? Got my production number today! __________________ Alpine White, Coral Red Leather, Sport Package, 6MT
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