Just Test Drove IS350

r3amir · 11-17-2005, 06:35 PM

I won't go in to the details, but I will say I love my BMW even more now :rocks: My 325i without sports package is a way ahead in handling and quality

Lexus is no competition

Bimmer_2 · 11-17-2005, 06:45 PM

Which Lexus had you test driven? IS250 or IS350

booyah · 11-17-2005, 06:52 PM

He stated the IS350!

ase2dais · 11-17-2005, 06:53 PM

good for you! got non-sports too, Im very please with my smooth ride.

Hunter399 · 11-17-2005, 06:53 PM

The title is "Just Test Drove IS350"

Oz · 11-17-2005, 07:00 PM

Yea..Good to hear that people non ZSP drivers are appreciating their cars just like I do everyday

r3amir · 11-17-2005, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer_2

Which Lexus had you test driven? IS250 or IS350

IS350 with sports package, even then:No feel

lux.sh · 11-17-2005, 10:47 PM

pretty fast huh?

r3amir · 11-17-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

pretty fast huh?

Yes it had power and acceleration, but still not the feel I was expecting from IS.

I am so happy I made the right decision on my BMW

Username18 · 11-17-2005, 11:03 PM

I test drove the is250 a couple days ago....also makes me very happy i bought the e90. cheap interior, not fun to drive, and did not think the paddle shifters were very responsive (kinda slow to respond, not very crisp shifting).

Xens · 11-17-2005, 11:21 PM

I love the old IS300, it was special and it touched my heart in some ways that cannot be described. New IS is bleh.

sunchild · 11-18-2005, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer_2

Which Lexus had you test driven? IS250 or IS350

:gobacktoschool:

NaTuReB0Y · 11-18-2005, 12:53 AM

I will wait for the IS430.....that should give the M3 a run for its money!

xdrive · 11-18-2005, 01:06 AM

Cheap interior in the is350? USERNAME18 if you consider that cheap, wouldn't the 3er be even cheaper? I totally disagree with you on the is350 having cheap interior. The finish/material on the is350 is excellent! One of the best I've seen in this class of cars.

Anyways, I believe car and driver did a comparison among several cars which included the 330i, is350, and Acural TL. Anyone read it? 330i came out in 1st place, while is350 was 2nd. This was based on overall performance. BUT as you can see below, car and driver had something to say about the interior finish on both cars.

is350
"Highs: The quiet horsepower king, seamless interior finish, the most entertaining Lexus so far."

330i
"Lows: Cold interior design, fritzing electrics, a Platinum Visa price."

Papa13 · 11-18-2005, 01:47 AM

BMW =

/ Lexus =

BMW786 · 11-18-2005, 09:59 AM

I don't really consider the IS a threat or competition to the E90 either...the first time I saw the IS, I was like wow, that's a nice car! The second and third time I saw it, I was like meh.

Airboy · 11-18-2005, 10:33 AM

Another day, another Lexus thread.

Meatnog · 11-18-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

Yea..Good to hear that people non ZSP drivers are appreciating their cars just like I do everyday

You and me both, Oz. Premium package over Sport any day!

r3amir · 11-18-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatnog

You and me both, Oz. Premium package over Sport any day!

Me too

peakpro · 11-18-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3amir

Me too

Not me...i don't like the llook of the wheels in the non sport version...

to each their own...

shimshimhada · 11-18-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdrive

Cheap interior in the is350? USERNAME18 if you consider that cheap, wouldn't the 3er be even cheaper? I totally disagree with you on the is350 having cheap interior. The finish/material on the is350 is excellent! One of the best I've seen in this class of cars.

Anyways, I believe car and driver did a comparison among several cars which included the 330i, is350, and Acural TL. Anyone read it? 330i came out in 1st place, while is350 was 2nd. This was based on overall performance. BUT as you can see below, car and driver had something to say about the interior finish on both cars.

is350
"Highs: The quiet horsepower king, seamless interior finish, the most entertaining Lexus so far."

330i
"Lows: Cold interior design, fritzing electrics, a Platinum Visa price."

Design has nothing to do with the quality of the material used.

r3amir · 11-18-2005, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdrive

Cheap interior in the is350? USERNAME18 if you consider that cheap, wouldn't the 3er be even cheaper? I totally disagree with you on the is350 having cheap interior. The finish/material on the is350 is excellent! One of the best I've seen in this class of cars.

Anyways, I believe car and driver did a comparison among several cars which included the 330i, is350, and Acural TL. Anyone read it? 330i came out in 1st place, while is350 was 2nd. This was based on overall performance. BUT as you can see below, car and driver had something to say about the interior finish on both cars.

is350
"Highs: The quiet horsepower king, seamless interior finish, the most entertaining Lexus so far."

330i
"Lows: Cold interior design, fritzing electrics, a Platinum Visa price."

Don't believe car and driver, believe what you see yourself. I also found the quality of Lexus not up to the standard

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Username18 Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I test drove the is250 a couple days ago....also makes me very happy i bought the e90. cheap interior, not fun to drive, and did not think the paddle shifters were very responsive (kinda slow to respond, not very crisp shifting).
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xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Cheap interior in the is350? USERNAME18 if you consider that cheap, wouldn't the 3er be even cheaper? I totally disagree with you on the is350 having cheap interior. The finish/material on the is350 is excellent! One of the best I've seen in this class of cars. Anyways, I believe car and driver did a comparison among several cars which included the 330i, is350, and Acural TL. Anyone read it? 330i came out in 1st place, while is350 was 2nd. This was based on overall performance. BUT as you can see below, car and driver had something to say about the interior finish on both cars. is350 "Highs: The quiet horsepower king, seamless interior finish, the most entertaining Lexus so far." 330i "Lows: Cold interior design, fritzing electrics, a Platinum Visa price."
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