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#1696 of 1950 2009 Model Year IS 250 / 350 by epaiva Jun 27, 2008 (3:24 pm)
I can't find any information about the release date and expected changes for the 2009 IS 250 / 350. I'm currently looking for a new 2008 but I was curious about the 2009 refresh and wanted to better understand the changes.    Does anybody have any details to share? I'm surprised that this late there hasn't been any reviews or sneak pictures. I have asked Lexus but all they told me was there 2009 should come end of Oct and there weren't any news publicized yet?   Please somebody share some light on this... I'm surprised Edmunds doesn't have any updates on this yet.    Thanks!
#1697 of 1950 New Midsize sedan help by 06stang Jul 03, 2008 (11:56 pm)
Currently interested in purchasing a new car. We've been looking around and talking about it for a while, but have now finally decided to take the plunge. Have a Mustang GT and Grand Cherokee V8 now, and we decided an inexpensive midsize sedan might be nice with gas the way it is   Really like the Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 and the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. What's the pro/cons of each one and what would you recommend? We've pretty much narrowed it down to these two-- not interested in an Accord or Camry. The Fusion's nice, but don't really want to wait until December for the updated one. Replies to this message: backy (Jul 04, 2008 7:43 am) ronsmith38 (Jul 04, 2008 8:21 am) thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 10:04 am) bwia (Jul 04, 2008 10:50 am) thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 12:07 pm)
#1698 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by backy Jul 04, 2008 (7:43 am)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 03, 2008 11:56 pm) Malibu pros: styling (subjective), OnStar, made by a U.S. car company, handling(?), acceleration(?)   Sonata pros: price, warranty, rear seat room, fuel economy, predicted reliability (Malibu too new to know yet), nav available (but no OnStar)   Both are good cars, but only you know your requirements and priorities. If after you drive and evaluate both you like them about equally, then the Sonata's lower price (after incentives) and better warranty might be enough to sway you. Or maybe you just like the way the Malibu looks better and want to be a part of GM's resurgence.
#1699 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by ronsmith38 Jul 04, 2008 (8:21 am)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 03, 2008 11:56 pm) not interested in an Accord or Camry.   Have you considered the Nissan Altima?
#1700 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by thegraduate Jul 04, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 03, 2008 11:56 pm) Are you dead-set on the V6 models? A 4-cyl Sonata would probably be similar in acceleration to a 4.7L Grand Cherokee.
#1701 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by bwia Jul 04, 2008 (10:50 am)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 03, 2008 11:56 pm) To me this is not a tough choice at all.   If fuel economy, gorgeous styling, two-tone leather seats, OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, confident handling yet suplle ride is an objective then the 6-speed LTZ 4 cylinder is a no-brainer. Both the LTZ and Sonata look great in black! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 12:07 pm)
#1702 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [bwia] by thegraduate Jul 04, 2008 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: bwia (Jul 04, 2008 10:50 am) If fuel economy, gorgeous styling, two-tone leather seats, OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, confident handling yet suplle ride is an objective then the 6-speed LTZ 4 cylinder is a no-brainer.   fuel economy...   The Sonata matches the Malibu's (LTZ only) fuel economy, and doesn't require a step-up to the most expensive model to get it the most economical powertrain; the majority of models are stuck with a wide-ratio 4-speed automatic for now, which lowers fuel economy and usable power.   styling...   Styling is, and always will be subjective. The Malibu is good looking, but so is the Sonata.   Two-Tone Leather Seats...   See my thoughts on "styling."   OnStar...   The Sonata offers a true Navigation system, with map, and won't require a subscription later, as the Malibu will. Both have their benefits and drawbacks.   Handling and ride...   From what I hear the Sonata SE has a nice blend of performance and comfort.   Sure looks like an awfully tough choice to me!.
#1703 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by 06stang Jul 04, 2008 (12:13 pm)
Have you considered the Nissan Altima? The Altima seems like a great car-- just not the biggest fan of the interior and exterior look. Nothing wrong with it, just not in my taste.   Are you dead-set on the V6 models? A 4-cyl Sonata would probably be similar in acceleration to a 4.7L Grand Cherokee. Not dead set, but the extra power from the V6s would be nice and are still very fuel efficient compared to my current vehicles.   Thanks for everyone's advice and help. Personally, I'm pulling towards the Malibu now but according to Hyundai's website I could get a similarly equipped Sonata for thousands less and that keeps me coming back to it. Tough decision... I'm planning on taking both out on a good long test drive and hopefully that will help me make a decision. Replies to this message: cccompson (Jul 04, 2008 1:12 pm) backy (Jul 04, 2008 2:02 pm) thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am) packer3 (Jul 05, 2008 5:58 pm)
#1704 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by cccompson Jul 04, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) I'm shopping for a mid-size right now too (and, like you, have an '06 GT). However, after 30 years of watching GM again and again come out with supposedly "great" cars that will compete, inevitably they turn out to be dogs. As a result, I simply won't even look at a Malibu.   That said, I'm not sure where to turn. The current Camry seems to have its share of issues and I hate the way Toyota packages their options. I've bought many Hondas but dislike the styling, dashboard, and seats in the new Accord. Hyundai seems to have come a long way but the resale scares me and, in spite of more content/lesser price, the Sonata just doesn't strike me as a truly great value.
#1705 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by backy Jul 04, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) If you want you can probably find a Sonata V6 to rent at Hertz et. al. I don't know if you can get a Limited, but a GLS V6 would drive pretty much the same (except the Limited has 17" rubber vs. 16" on the GLS). That would give you a real good feel fo car, to drive it for a few days.   I don't know if the new Malibu is available to rent, but if so it would be good to drive both cars for a weekend or so. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am)

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