View Full Version : Bought a new car yesterday to "replace" the STi.
fireguyrick
03-23-2007, 12:50 PM
So, it is time for me to move up a bit, and buy something a bit more mature then the Subaru. After much searching we settled on a 2007 Lexus IS350. It pretty much has every single option (except the sports package) you can get on the car. Reason behind not getting the sports package is that it is difficult to find, and that in the end I would rather spend the money on aftermarket suspension items.
Only put on 250 miles since we picked it up yesterday morning, but I really like the car so far. The power is very linear in it's feeling, not like the TBSS or the STi. It is reasonably quick, apparently 0-60 can be 4.9s and 1320 in 13.5 @103mph area from some more recent tests. Not a FAST car, but it is ok for the time being.
Anyways, here are some pics:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/geminair/IS350rearside.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/geminair/IS350rear.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/geminair/IS350frontside.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/geminair/IS350front.jpg
Now the paint color is a nice red, it is not a Fire Engine red, but not a dark red. I suppose it is kind of like a Candy Apple Red of sorts.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/geminair/IS350paint.jpg
Rick
jbiscuit
03-23-2007, 12:53 PM
please say you didn't trade in the STi?
fireguyrick
03-23-2007, 12:56 PM
please say you didn't trade in the STi?
God no, there is no way I could trade it in. I am planning on selling it privately though. Just not sure when and what to ask for it at the moment.
Rick
jbiscuit
03-23-2007, 12:56 PM
WHEW. Thank god.
Part it out and sell it as stock. You'll make out the best that way
stowsea
03-23-2007, 12:57 PM
ballin! have fun
fireguyrick
03-23-2007, 12:58 PM
WHEW. Thank god.
Part it out and sell it as stock. You'll make out the best that way
Or figure out away to drop the 35R in the IS350....hmmm...IS350R?
Rick
jbiscuit
03-23-2007, 01:00 PM
OR on the TBSS!
WilliamZ
03-23-2007, 01:17 PM
Nice purchase!
Flight_740
03-23-2007, 01:27 PM
Nice choice.
Flicktitty
03-23-2007, 01:33 PM
Nice Car! i like it!
good luck getting rid of the STI
07ROUSHSTG3
03-23-2007, 01:47 PM
nice, would look great with some limo tinted windows!
84hurst
03-23-2007, 01:59 PM
nice lookin car, sounds like it's got some balls too. Gonna auto x or take it to GLD?
BAD LS1
03-23-2007, 02:10 PM
Thats a nice car! im really starting to like the more grown up sports sedans like this. CTS-V next for me! hahah
Congrats!
84hurst
03-23-2007, 02:14 PM
Thats a nice car! im really starting to like the more grown up sports sedans like this. CTS-V next for me! hahah
Congrats!
do you really need another LS powered car??? :goof
Flight_740
03-23-2007, 02:24 PM
Thats a nice car! im really starting to like the more grown up sports sedans like this. CTS-V next for me! hahah
Congrats!
Yea, go for it Tom.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2421093d-d063-4ea5-89b3-98a500aa04d9.htm
:rolf
BAD LS1
03-23-2007, 02:25 PM
do you really need another LS powered car??? :goof
Well the monte would get replaced by it, so yes lol i have 3 in my drive way, gotta keep it going!
Prince Valiant
03-23-2007, 02:33 PM
An excellent choice, love the engine with that thing...I only wish they made it with a six speed manual and the 3.5 :(
jbiscuit
03-23-2007, 02:45 PM
Yea, go for it Tom.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2421093d-d063-4ea5-89b3-98a500aa04d9.htm
:rolf
OMG the best vid I have seen in some time....I was rolling over here
"I gotta piss like a 9-**** dog right now..."
BAD LS1
03-23-2007, 02:47 PM
yeah i seen that already lol I just want an extended warranty to cover all the electronic shit that i cant nessecarily fix.
All that shit over a failed crank posistion sensor... shit happens.
Flight_740
03-23-2007, 02:54 PM
"nothin much, just making a video about how shitty my car is.":rolf
BAD LS1
03-23-2007, 02:59 PM
the video is commical, The dude kinda looks like yellow wagon a bit and has the same sence of humor LOL
jbiscuit
03-23-2007, 03:07 PM
the only difference between me and that dude is you would have seen me drive that CTS-V into a tree well before I would have limped it home 180 miles, ha ha ha.....that or got the VP of Cadillac on the horn and tell him I'm taking his car for the week while they drop a new crate motor in my car, LOL
RedGSX
03-23-2007, 03:56 PM
You parting out anything???? :D
73Dustr
03-23-2007, 04:32 PM
Nice ride. That red really stands out nice.:thumbsup
Junky Giorgio
03-23-2007, 11:14 PM
sweet Lexus! now your BALLLLIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
88Nightmare
03-23-2007, 11:28 PM
fo sho man, lexus is350, straight up ballin!
Reverend Cooper
03-23-2007, 11:40 PM
thats a beautifull car
Poncho
03-24-2007, 12:15 AM
thats a great car, I love the front, the ass is strange. damn you have a TBSS too?
hauling ass no matter what?
LIL EVO
03-24-2007, 12:28 AM
That has those sweet LED license plate lights too doesn't it?
Slow Joe
03-24-2007, 12:41 AM
Nice car... :thumbsup How much do those things run abouts?? (Price Wise)
fireguyrick
03-24-2007, 01:04 AM
Nice car... :thumbsup How much do those things run abouts?? (Price Wise)
Everything on it more or less it was ~$45k
Rick
Flight_740
03-24-2007, 11:11 AM
That has those sweet LED license plate lights too doesn't it?
I'm doing that to the Q. I love the look of that.
Slow Joe
03-24-2007, 11:17 AM
Ah, nice! I told Kristie that for my next driver I want a BMW 330xi... She just looked at me like I'm nuts when she compared a used one to what we paid for the Fusion new... :rolf :rolf
Flight_740
03-24-2007, 11:21 AM
Yea but you lost your ass already on what it's worth now. Check black book.
Ah, nice! I told Kristie that for my next driver I want a BMW 330xi... She just looked at me like I'm nuts when she compared a used one to what we paid for the Fusion new... :rolf :rolf
Slow Joe
03-24-2007, 11:26 AM
Yea but you lost your ass already on what it's worth now. Check black book.
I paid under 19k for it and got 13700 (acv) for a '03 Grand Am with 35k on the clock... :rolf Add 0% interest to that equation and I did good...
And it's an SEL, w/Moonroof, and Side Airbags
88Nightmare
03-24-2007, 11:30 AM
so you paid 19k for your fusion? for 3 or 4g's more you could have had the aura with tap shifterzzzzz. you could have been tap shifting that ass in no time :D
Slow Joe
03-24-2007, 11:31 AM
so you paid 19k for your fusion? for 3 or 4g's more you could have had the aura with tap shifterzzzzz. you could have been tap shifting that ass in no time :D
I don't like those...
But let's not hyjack Rick's thread... (Which I think has already been accomplished)
davidrab
03-24-2007, 07:26 PM
Keep us informed on how you like it. An IS350 is going to be on the list when
I start looking later this year/early next year.
Dave
GinoRin
03-25-2007, 12:05 PM
Great choice! I'm a big fan of the IS350s. And dont forget about the IS-F coming out next year. With under a grand in mods, guys are running mid 12s with the IS350. Cant beat it for a daily driver. When I get rid of my GS430 I might be lookin' at an ISF if theyre not ungodly expensive. Enjoy the new ride!
thta vid is awesome any update on what happened??
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