Damn Maude It's That Little Black BMW Again!

Ed P · 06-03-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by czirrfb

My co worker has a brand new all black 2015 IS350 F-Sport. I am pretty sure he will beat my 09 135i.

But he also paid like $55k for it lol.

Nope. Unless you need a tune up. The IS is a nice car, but it's rather heavy, and takes a shift to third to get to 60 based on videos I've seen.

http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/roa...is_350_f_sport

Most tests show the 135i 0-60 at 5 seconds, give or take a couple tenths. My stock 2013 does it.

bippie999 · 06-03-2015, 11:20 PM

Most Lexus cars I've driven don't handle that well; feel dangerous on a slippery road, and the dam Navigation screen is so bright it blinds you. Nice seats though.

Huecifer · 06-04-2015, 06:27 PM

I drove a 1st gen IS300 before the 128, and I'm sorry to say it was a better car, in general. It handled better (lower ultimate grip but wayyyy better balance and a factory LSD!), was lighter, had a better engine and manual trans, and it never needed more than routine maintenance in 175k. The 2nd gen IS's are kinda dogs: more weight, terrible interior, slushy manual. The new ones are strange on the outside but truly spectacular on the inside. Nothing in the pricepoint comes even close. And the 350 fsport drives much, much better than the new 328/335 with sport package. Better steering, less floaty suspension.

You feel good now, but that guy would be laughing at you every time your car is in the shop.

davis449 · 06-05-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Huecifer

I drove a 1st gen IS300 before the 128, and I'm sorry to say it was a better car, in general. It handled better (lower ultimate grip but wayyyy better balance and a factory LSD!), was lighter, had a better engine and manual trans, and it never needed more than routine maintenance in 175k.

I would agree with this assessment. I really liked that 1st gen IS as a comparison against the e46 3 series. You could buy that car, barely compromise in terms of performance and do less than half the maintenance\repair of an e46 330i. Your largest concern was that 90K service, that's it.

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The 2nd gen IS's are kinda dogs: more weight, terrible interior, slushy manual.

In terms of performance, the IS 250, sure, but not the IS 350. I disagree about the interior assessment, too.

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The new ones are strange on the outside but truly spectacular on the inside. Nothing in the pricepoint comes even close. And the 350 fsport drives much, much better than the new 328/335 with sport package. Better steering, less floaty suspension.

I thought the exterior styling was strange on the front end when I first saw them, but they grew on me quickly. I need to go drive one to compare to the new 3 series. Paper figures don't back up your claims, though. They way I understand it, the TCS (on or off) makes the commercials for the new IS flat out lies. I will agree that the interiors are MILES above BMW\Mercedes\Audi.

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You feel good now, but that guy would be laughing at you every time your car is in the shop.

Fair enough, but I would still rather be the guy laughing because I just left him and his reliable Lexus in my rearview mirror like he was standing still.

Wakka · 06-05-2015, 09:57 AM

This thread is kinda dumb, but will totally agree with OP on the styling of the new lexus'.

Front end reminds me of a pregnant women and the rear ends are all over the place with over thought out styling. The entire car is just too busy and looks like it was designed by a little kid or something.

Iron Man · 06-05-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wakka

This thread is kinda dumb, but will totally agree with OP on the styling of the new lexus'.

Agreed. Why are we talking about a 2-series race with a Lexus in a 1-series forum?

edisapimp · 06-05-2015, 03:57 PM

With posts like this, I can't wait until we get to read about the road-rage victim gunned down in his little black BMW M235i.

low135 · 06-07-2015, 07:32 AM

Aside from agreeing that the new Lexuses (Lexi?) are styled strangely, it's kind of pathetic to come on here and start bragging about some random person you thought was "racing to catch up" to you without even knowing their intentions. Like that meme about beating someone at a light and they had no idea you were racing them. And it's not even 1 series related haha pointless thread is pointless

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bippie999 The One 10 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 m135i coupe sport package Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Traverse City, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Most Lexus cars I've driven don't handle that well; feel dangerous on a slippery road, and the dam Navigation screen is so bright it blinds you. Nice seats though. __________________ 2008 135i coupe w/Sport Package, aFe cold air, TC Kline DA suspension/Camber plates. AA Charge pipe/BOV, cat-less Downpipes, and AA FMIC. SuperSprint mid-pipes, Cobb V3 AP, and Corsa muffler, Wavetrac LSD, M3 contol arms and bushings + RSFB, Rear Toe-control arms, Front and rear H&R sway bars, shock tower brace, Hawk track pads, Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Enkei wheels.
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Huecifer Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	I drove a 1st gen IS300 before the 128, and I'm sorry to say it was a better car, in general. It handled better (lower ultimate grip but wayyyy better balance and a factory LSD!), was lighter, had a better engine and manual trans, and it never needed more than routine maintenance in 175k. The 2nd gen IS's are kinda dogs: more weight, terrible interior, slushy manual. The new ones are strange on the outside but truly spectacular on the inside. Nothing in the pricepoint comes even close. And the 350 fsport drives much, much better than the new 328/335 with sport package. Better steering, less floaty suspension. You feel good now, but that guy would be laughing at you every time your car is in the shop.
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edisapimp Civil Rights Activist 115 Rep 949 Posts Drives: E46 Sedan, E88 Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	With posts like this, I can't wait until we get to read about the road-rage victim gunned down in his little black BMW M235i. __________________ E88 Crimson Red Vert MSport 6MT - Listing your mods in your signature is lame. BMS DCI/MHD E30 Flash!!/AA Sport FMIC/VRSF CP w Tial BOV/VRSF 3" DPs/550i clutch w SPEC SMFW/Apex EC-7s/Whiteline RSFB/E92 M3 FCAs/Bilstein B12 Pro Kit/VRSF inlets
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06-07-2015, 07:32 AM	#30
low135 Banned 2213 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Aside from agreeing that the new Lexuses (Lexi?) are styled strangely, it's kind of pathetic to come on here and start bragging about some random person you thought was "racing to catch up" to you without even knowing their intentions. Like that meme about beating someone at a light and they had no idea you were racing them. And it's not even 1 series related haha pointless thread is pointless
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