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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-series vs Lexus IS
1527 messages, Last post on May 20, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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Replying to: camina (Aug 10, 2008 8:51 pm)  In your case, I vote for the TSX. The TSX and IS250 are pretty much a toss-up on fuel economy and engine output. The biggest difference between them is that the TSX is more spacious and is actually fun to drive. The TSX also has a track record of outstanding resale value.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Aug 11, 2008 5:35 pm) Thank you, thank you sir. I'll take whatever postive reinforcement I can get these days. Seriously, with my 5-month old TSX I can certainly tell that it's not RWD, but otherwise (how was the play, otherwise, Mrs. Lincoln?) it's been delightful. My bicycle fits in the trunk & everything else works too, every time. Oh, and it gets 28 mpg in mixed driving to work and back. |
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 11, 2008 6:57 pm) 
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Replying to: fedlawman (Aug 11, 2008 7:51 pm) As far as the TSX, I tested it a couple of years ago and didn't like the 4 cylinder feel. The car gets about the same gas mileage as an IS250 which is a 6. This should not be. Plus, I found the quality of the TSX to be kind of cheaply made but yet only a few thousand less than an IS250 and even a 328 for that matter. For example, I thought the doors were very light and tin'y. In fact, I thought the Accord V6 Coupe was a higher end car than the TSX. Again, I'm not looking for power just a nice looking car and decent gas mileage. Keep in mind, my 325 is only 127 hp and is cramped in the back seat too.
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Replying to: camina (Aug 12, 2008 8:43 am) The current model TSX was redesigned from the ground up. It's a completely different car than the one you test drove 2 years ago. But if you want a V6, then it's off the list. "The car gets about the same gas mileage as an IS250 which is a 6. This should not be." Why not? Both engines are basically the same size and displacement. You know, the 4 cylinder Accord, Camry, and Sonata also get basically the same mileage. Speaking of the Sonata, have you looked at it? With current incentives, you can get a 2009 V6 Limited with all the bells and whistles (Satellite navigation, heated leather seats, Infinity audio system with XM radio and iPod jack, bluetooth, etc.) for between $25,000 and $26,000. It's a very nice car with a smooth powerful V6 (it's 20% more powerful than the Lexus yet gets about the same mileage), refined road manners, excellent quality, and a luxurious interior. With today's economy, saving $6,000 or $7,000 can't be a bad thing...  
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Replying to: fedlawman (Aug 11, 2008 7:51 pm)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 12, 2008 7:25 pm) |
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 11, 2008 9:18 am) I then replied saying that the IS250 is more closely compare to the 328i in both performance and pricing. Was I wrong? 
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Does anyone know the ground clearance of a new 328? Lexus web site lists the IS 250 as 5.7in. I have a steep driveway and don't want to have the bottom of the front of the car hit the driveway. Thanks.
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