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BMW 3-series vs Lexus IS

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What is this discussion about? Lexus IS, Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, BMW 3 Series, Sedan


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Re: IS350 handling [jimbres] by shipo
May 07, 2007 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: jimbres (May 07, 2007 4:57 am)

"A predictable occurrence, given the combination of a fundamentally unstable vehicle..."
 
Yup, I'm thinking that "diabolical" may not have been a strong enough adjective to describe how that car behaved on roads that were straight as an arrow as well as those that were Route 17ish (or worse). BTW, I leased my two BMWs from dealerships on Route 17 (New Jersey), and drove them quite often on 17a west of Sloatsburg. Lots of fun!
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: IS350 handling [shipo] by circlew
May 07, 2007 (5:48 am)
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Replying to: shipo (May 07, 2007 4:10 am)

Happy B'Day in advance Shipo!
 
I've got you by 2 years and my arms are still long enough to read but approaching the extent of focus, so to speak.
 
I think spiritinthesky had both IS350 and 335 in his hands on a recent test at an old airport runway and can probably provide the best feedback on the better performing car (as opposed to the official editor expert reviews). His family owns both and is selling one for a people mover. Guess which one is being sold?
 
Let's assume the Asians are getting better but not there yet in the best handling category. That's an opinion I'm sure will be a quite heated debate.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: IS350 handling [circlew] by shipo
May 07, 2007 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: circlew (May 07, 2007 5:48 am)

Thanks.
 
Yeah, I'm still within focus most of the time for most things, however, I needed to send my RAZR in for service last week and I needed to read the IMEM (or some such) number off the label behind the battery. Uh-huh, not happening, time to get the cheaters out.
 
Mrs. Shipo on the other hand lost the ability to read children's books (big type and all) when she was 41, and it drives her nuts that I'm still not wearing glasses (yet of course). If for no other reason than the fact that she's irked by my eyesight, I'll hold off on spectacles for as long as possible.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: IS350 handling [shipo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 07, 2007 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: shipo (May 07, 2007 6:34 am)

I'm developing a system for those of us driving enthusiasts of a certain age---prescription windshields!.
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Re: IS350 handling [Mr_Shiftright] by circlew
May 07, 2007 (8:10 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 07, 2007 7:27 am)

How the heck can I hold the windshield the the proper distance??
 
Oh, heck, I get it...just adjust the seat, silly me!
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: IS350 handling [circlew] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 07, 2007 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: circlew (May 07, 2007 8:10 am)

yes we'll have Lexus develop radar-focus for the power seats----great idea, LOL!
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Re: 2006 BMW 3-series vs. 2006 Lexus IS [legar] by chanmak
Oct 23, 2007 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: legar (Oct 20, 2005 8:42 pm)

I own 2006 IS-250 AWD and I regret buying it because its tight interior space. Specially rear seat is absolutely useless for adults. Buy it only if you dont expect it accommodate average size 4 adults. I know my next would be a BMW 3-series.
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Re: 2006 BMW 3-series vs. 2006 Lexus IS [chanmak] by circlew
Oct 23, 2007 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: chanmak (Oct 23, 2007 4:51 am)

I wouldn't be surprised if future variants of the IS get bigger. That seems to be a major issue with some owners.
 
I owned Lincoln LS and the 3-series is "cozy" in comparison but livable for 4 on most drives. It's far from a long-trip cruiser for 4.
 
I would buy another 3 just for the driving dynamics.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: 2006 BMW 3-series vs. 2006 Lexus IS [chanmak] by louiswei
Oct 23, 2007 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: chanmak (Oct 23, 2007 4:51 am)

Didn't you test drive the car? Why did you buy it in the first place if the big issue is rear seat space? I can understand it's the driving dynamics that you don't like after own it a while but now almost 2 years and you complain about rear seat space? Sorry I just don't get it because it isn't making any sense.
 
Also, why are you posting the same post at different IS boards? Even the IS-F one? What does it have to do with the IS-F?
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Re: 2006 BMW 3-series vs. 2006 Lexus IS [louiswei] by habitat1
Oct 23, 2007 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: louiswei (Oct 23, 2007 7:16 am)

Maybe it shrank more after he washed it?

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