[dreamwonder]

Originally Posted by Ioman

BTW the IS350 doesnt even come in a stick shift....thats not a real drivers car.

Agreed, otherwise I would have switched to the darkside too.

[Ioman]

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

The last time I checked, a fully loaded 330i was over $54,000..........

http://www.carsdirect.com here is a good site to compare similiar features between the two cars.

I don't think the 330i costs as much as everyone thinks.

[Ioman]

IMO the IS350 has as much prestige as an Acura TSX, bleah. I like the GS430 a lot and that has the prestige you should associate with a Lexus. The BMW 325/330i just have a certain class to them IMO. I like the Lexus IS350, it just seems...I don't know....like a kids car.

[NaTuReB0Y]

Originally Posted by Ioman

http://www.carsdirect.com here is a good site to compare similiar features between the two cars.

I don't think the 330i costs as much as everyone thinks.

Okay....I guess....with taxes....over $54,000....
but with every options....plus destination charge....
the 330i is well over $51,000

[Ioman]

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

Okay....I guess....with taxes....over $54,000....
but with every options....plus destination charge....
the 330i is well over $51,000

Compare similiar features! The BMW might have more features than the IS350 which is why it costs more. I don't know!

Move to Oregon, no sales tax here

[NaTuReB0Y]

Originally Posted by Ioman

Compare similiar features! The BMW might have more features than the IS350 which is why it costs more. I don't know!

Move to Oregon, no sales tax here

Plus....gas station pumps your gas for you....I know!
I was culture-shocked when I went there last summer!

More features?.....but you have to purchase them as "options!"

Have you driven/seen an IS in person.......I don't think the E90 has more features.

[Ioman]

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

Plus....gas station pumps your gas for you....I know!
I was culture-shocked when I went there last summer!

More features?.....but you have to purchase them as "options!"

Have you driven/seen an IS in person.......I don't think the E90 has more features.

Ok the IS350 wins

But at least I get a stick shift, awesome handling and innovative styling! If that counts for anything....

I do wish I had remote start and comfort access on my car.

[NaTuReB0Y]

Hey....the LEXUS IS is a KICK-ASS car.......
But I wouldn't trade my 330i for it!

[cannonspike22]

there is just something about BMWs that makes me reject all others...

[Oz]

You made your decision and I do respect it. You make valid points


Enjoy your Lexus, and show us some more pics? I haven't seen enough of is250/350 yet..

[EBMCS03]

Edit: Wong post... was suppose to start new thread.

[jiggax23]

Originally Posted by Ioman

How is a 325 loaded 41K? I paid $41,900 for my 330i fully loaded with no navigation. I think some people are paying way too much for their 325's. Learn to negotiate!

Im gonna have to call on that... invoice price for a 330i w/ metallic paint, active cruise control, premium, sport, cold weather, active steering, shades, PDC and comfort access is $43415. Thats ALMOST all the options, theres no navi (as you stated you dont have), no satellite radio, no bmw assist, and w/ manual transmission. you throw in all the other options and sticker is over $50,000 as mentioned. i dont think any bmw dealer is going to sell any e90's for under invoice price at this point in time


About the IS being overpriced, if i equip it w/ premium package and navigation (as i have my equipped with), the IS350 comes out to $40590. That doesnt seem like a big different in price from what i paid for my car (about $2000 difference), but the lexus comes w/ 18" wheels and smartaccess. To add 18" wheels and comfort access to my car, the difference is about $6000. So to say the IS is overpriced is kinda off-base imo. The $6000 maybe be worth it to me, but may not be to someone else.

Anyways, congrats to the original poster on your new car. im sure u'll love it as much as we love our e90's here.

[a burrito]

As long as you like the car that is all that matters. BMW or not im glad you made a decision that was all yours. Congrats.

[stressdoc]

The IS is a great boulevard cruiser. The E90 is a great driver's car. If you live in Boca or LA and spend 99% of your time in urban traffic, then a Lexus makes a lot of sense. It is a great luxury car. BMWs are sports cars. Vive la differance!

[LEDZEP]

Being a brand hopper myself - enjoy your purchase.

[325 Baller]

Originally Posted by Ioman

IMO the IS350 has as much prestige as an Acura TSX, bleah. I like the GS430 a lot and that has the prestige you should associate with a Lexus. The BMW 325/330i just have a certain class to them IMO. I like the Lexus IS350, it just seems...I don't know....like a kids car.

thats another reason i chose the IS, im only 17. I went into a three year lease so after my freshman year in college ill prob go into a 325i vert.

[StewtheBassman]

Hey Baller,
It's okay to try other brands for awhile, it makes you happier once you get back in a BM!

I did it this summer with a kickass Subary Legacy turbo that almost rendered me a cripple from the bad leather seat and the no headroom!

I'm sure you'll enjoy your Lexus for the next few months!!

Congrats!

[325 Baller]

thanks stew, ill make sure to post some pics when the car gets in. O FYI for anyone who says it takes like 3-4 monhts to get the 325, when i went to my dealer yesterday he told me i could have it by mid november, 1 month. It was VIsta BMW just in case you were wondering.

[bimmernotbeamer]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

ok, thats a bunch of bs, this car is far from a girls car, if anything i can see a chick driving the 325i more than the new is. The lines in the IS are much more masculine than the 325, just test drive it before you pass judgement.

Totally agreed. At least 70% of the 3 Series drivers I see on the road are women.

[nine4surfah]

congrats on your new purchase! If Lexus released the IS series about a month ago, I would have had a hard time choosing between the 325i and IS250.

[StewtheBassman]

I think I'll tool into the Lexus dealer next month in my 1998 Jimmy farm truck and test drive the IS just for fun...see how eager the salesman is to hump my leg. Er, I mean see how it matches against a BMW 325xi.

[bzzbenz]

For me the IS250 would not have worked price wise. I did not want all the options but just some. In my 325i I got nav and xenons as my only options for a grand total of $32,595.00 for me to get the Lexus w/ nav it would have cost a lot more money. Also, when I went on lexus.com, it seems that to get the manual tranny on the is250 you can't choose the nav as option. I love the way BMW lets you tailor you car to your needs. I am very glad I did not wait for the Lexus to come out, I absolutely love my BMW.