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Getting my first car, IS250 AWD

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  1. Gonzalo92

    Gonzalo92 Formula Junior

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    Most exciting moment of my life is coming up, getting my first car, I chose a fully loaded Lexus IS-250 AWD and I'm putting some nice rims and the F-sport exhaust on it, what do you guys think about the Lexus IS?
     
    Gonzalo92, Jul 29, 2009
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  2. mchas

    mchas F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    I just hope you bought it yourself, because that's a pretty damn nice new car! Mine was a beat up truck that I ended up selling later for 700 bucks. Better than taking the bus though :)
     
    mchas, Jul 30, 2009
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  3. marzo

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    You should have got an Audi.
     
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  4. Vuongnguyen05

    Vuongnguyen05 Karting

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    Great choice of car. An Audi or BMW would have been more fun to drive, but nowhere near as reliable. This being your first car, reliability should be at the top of your list as it will save you from future headaches.
     
    Vuongnguyen05, Jul 30, 2009
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  5. Carnut

    Carnut F1 Rookie

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    My first car was a beat up Ford with 3 on the Column, as Bob said, the times they are a changin. Good luck
     
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    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    That is a great car, congratulations on the purchase! A friend of mine has had an IS350 for about three years, it still looks, smells, and runs like new. It is hard to fault Lexus on any technical aspect, they are just about perfect cars.
    :)
    BT
     
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    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats. Enjoy it.

    Me too....1985 S-10. :D
     
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  8. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Ten Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I really like the IS, I think its a very underrated car and much more unique than the hundreds of 3-series and A4s you see every day.

    If you don't mind me asking, why did you go for AWD in Houston?
     
    GuyIncognito, Jul 30, 2009
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  9. Ferranki

    Ferranki Formula Junior

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    Have a 2007. Love it as a daily driver. Great treatment at the dealer who has gone out of their way to make sure I'm a happy camper. So far cost of ownership has been more than reasonable. Enjoy!
     
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  10. cletus

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    I was wondering the same thing... this is going to hamper performance more than provide secure driving in houston........

    I really like the newer IS styling over the older ones, i am gently getting my wief to start liking the 350's
     
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  11. Gonzalo92

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    thanks everyone for the congrats and I'm not sure why the AWD my dad just told me it has to be AWD, today they told us that theres no 2009 with the accessories we want so now have to wait two months for a 2010, put some money down to get one of the first ones here, 2 more months of thinkin about the car all day lol
     
    Gonzalo92, Jul 31, 2009
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  12. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Congrats, hell of a nice first car.
     
    agup48, Aug 1, 2009
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    congrats!

    make sure you thank your father for being so generous... and repay him by being considerate to his rules :)
     
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  14. Tobias

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    That's a hell of a first car. Best of luck.
     
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  15. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Great choice, I miss my SC300.
     
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