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#11308 of 16251 Re: will the real SLim Shady please stand up [ivan_99] by nyccarguy

Aug 07, 2010 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Aug 07, 2010 1:23 am)
great post! Thanks for the detailed info.
 
What did you have between the 2 cars? It seems like you're dissatisfied with the Lexus, so why hold on to it? Unless it is a financial reason.
 
(if you ever see a grown man screaming at the shift leaver... - This is one of the funniest things I've ever read on town hall!
 
the IS has not been perfect...even requiring a tow truck--boost). . Funny, my wife's former 2007 BMW X3 only saw the back of a tow truck once, when she swerved to avoid some debris in the road, hit a curb, and popped her 2 left tires as well as bent one rim (about 2000 miles before we had to tuen the truck in

#11309 of 16251 Re: will the real SLim Shady please stand up [nyccarguy] by ivan_99

Aug 08, 2010 (12:24 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 07, 2010 6:59 pm)
What did you have between the 2 cars? It seems like you're dissatisfied with the Lexus, so why hold on to it? Unless it is a financial reason.
 
I had a 2003 accord -- 4 cyl 5 speed (I run the gamut from mid-end to affordable low end...); funny thing is I made *sure* with my wife that the manual was fine...took about 3-4 months...then after we got it..."I can't believe I have to use the clutch with my bad knees" We already had a mini van...so I thought -- why do i need another family car...and it went
 
Then it was a Mazda 3i 5speed sedan. Great car, one of my favorite...it was like the whole body was carved out of one piece--very solid and composed. I took a test drive, didn't look in the trunk or try the stereo or sit in the back seat...was very impressed (sport package) and said "I'll take it". Fun car (more than my IS)...but the engine was lacking (didn't care for the hatch which is where the 3SPEED was limited to) and it was too buzzy on the highway (really needed a 6 speed).
 
Then it was an Infiniti Q45. V8 was very nice...but way too quiet. Car wallowed a bit too much. It was luxurious, but I quickly felt like an old man. When I had this I was at a VW dealership with a co-worker and the salesman convinced me to take a test drive (he didn't have to try hard) . I took a VW Fahrenheit GTI and loved the burble sound of the engine compared to my quiet V8.
 
I still would have kept the Q45 longer except I had an encounter with a deer...nobody tells you the air bag could rip all the hairs off your arms with friction...think wax scene from 40 year old virgin...
 
The longest I've kept a car (other than our min-van) is almost 3 years...a 99 1/2 Audi A6; 10 years later and i still think the interior is one of the best out there.
 
I'll probably keep the IS longer...it's a CPO which isn't transferable. So you end up paying a few $k more than 'normal' when you purchase it. I'm tired of being 'upside down' when trading in so i figure I picked it for a reason...and those reasons must have been valid at the time...basically talking myself out of going car shopping; which I enjoy...i can take a new mini-van out and have a good time.

#11313 of 16251 Re: who will be the next to step up?? [richardgeere] by shipo

Aug 08, 2010 (12:26 pm)

SPAM!

#11314 of 16251 Saw a nice IS by nyccarguy

Aug 08, 2010 (8:21 pm)

Actually saw an IS350. Black/Black/Black Stock Wheels. Very sharp & very handsome looking car.
 
I'm going to put a call into the Mercedes Dealer tomorrow to see exactly what options are on the car and more about the lease program - MF, Residual, then maybe take a ride over there tomorrow after work.

#11315 of 16251 Re: Saw a nice IS [nyccarguy] by ivan_99

Aug 09, 2010 (6:54 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 08, 2010 8:21 pm)
If you have the time...nothing looks nicer than a polished black car; especially at night with mirror effect.

#11316 of 16251 Re: Saw a nice IS [ivan_99] by roadburner

Aug 09, 2010 (8:13 am)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Aug 09, 2010 6:54 am)
I had a black E24 M6- it was gorgeous when it was clean. However, since I have a 1500' long gravel driveway the car was clean for maybe one week out of the three years I owned it...

#11317 of 16251 Re: Saw a nice IS [roadburner] by ivan_99

Aug 09, 2010 (10:10 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Aug 09, 2010 8:13 am)

 
yup...that's the time part. My 99 1/2 (the 1/2 part implies i'm a nerd) Audi A6 was a gorgeous black, but needed constant attention. I even washed it twice in one day. After making it perfect I was attacked by a swarm of Hitchcock birds...

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