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Sedans Lexus IS Acura TSX vs. Lexus IS 250
318 messages, Last post on Jun 14, 2007 at 2:18 PM
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I was a day or so away from buying the IS 250 awd, and the posts here got me to test drive the TSX again. I drove the Automatic last time and the car was nice. I drove the manual tranny this time and the car is much better. I can buy the Tsx non nav for $26,500 (plus ttl& doc). I can buy the Is250 with luxury package (similar to the TSX equipment) for $33,600 plus ttl& doc). I think the IS is a better car, but I don't know if it is $7100 better. This a third "fun car" for me, and the manual tranny won't be used commuting so i think it will just be a great drive. I am now confused where three days ago I was sure that I would buy the IS 250. I guess the question is: 1) the IS 250 awd or 2) The TSX and an incredible wide screen home theater system.
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Replying to: glenn386 (Apr 16, 2006 9:15 am)
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Replying to: pg48477 (Apr 17, 2006 4:44 pm)
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Replying to: lexus_jn (Apr 17, 2006 9:44 pm) |
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Replying to: lexus_jn (Apr 17, 2006 9:44 pm) Playing Nintendo can also be fun, but I thought we were talking about driving fun. In any case, I don’t think you should be playing with sound system and navigation while changing lane 1 to 6 at 90MPH  This statement perfectly explained your position and made me understand why you bought a Lexus: “I think there's more life than just fun.”
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Replying to: pg48477 (Apr 18, 2006 3:37 pm) . Don't blame you at all since I used to think like you when I was in college 12 years ago. Now, I am a section manager for one s/w development group and I want more than just "driving fun" from a car. I do consider luxury, quality/reliability, performance and safety are the most important factors and IMHO, Lexus is the best choice. I don't think TSX should be put on par with IS or 3-series but as for value it's a better choice than IS and 3-series. FYI, I bought a Lexus not just because I don't want to have fun...As I have said from time to time...IS is a car that you can have tons of fun. I just don't need the "ultimate fun" that you referred to. And of couse there is something else more important ...it's an ownership experience... http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=14&article_id=3193
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Replying to: lexus_jn (Apr 18, 2006 10:07 pm) I only mentioned BMW in this discussion because it was relevant to the question asked, as Glenn did not purchase his vehicle yet. You turned it in to an argument, again. It’s funny that you mentioned what you do for a living, I was about to ask you that too. Based on your arguments in this forum and others, I honestly thought that you just graduated from college and got your first car. Don’t get feisty now, it’s just my opinionJ I don’t need a survey to feel better about my ownership experience; my car is flawless and I have the best dealer. I never said that Lexus does not take care of it’s customers; it does not change the fact however, that both three and TSX offer much better driving experience. IS is the one and only Lexus that being marketed as a sporty type of a car. I have to admit that it’s a step in the right direction, but they still have a way to go. I think we need to stop arguing which is the better car, as it’s going nowhere. IS is clearly the best car for you and TSX is the best for me, we just have different preferences. What important at this point is which would be the best car for Glenn? Clearly Glenn is looking for a fun car to drive (point to TSX), however he did not mention anything about luxury and gadgets. Glenn, can you give us a better idea on what is more important to you, so we can give you our opinion in that respect. |
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Replying to: pg48477 (Apr 19, 2006 4:17 pm) My wife and I Currently own a TL (2months old), a 2003 Yukon, and a 2001 Honda Civic. The Yukon covers my trips to Montana to photograph and Paint Wildlife (perfect for the intended use). My wife is a vp for Chain of hospital's and drives 30K per year so the comfort of the TL is perfect. The Civic is going to be passed down to my 16 year old daughter when she gets her license next month (again the perfect car for a new driver). But, when I was looking for the TL I drove the IS 250, GS 35x and Audi S4, and realized that I really wanted a fun to drive ...weekender. I don't need the car for any other purpose. (self imposed...wife imposed?..$35K limit) The IS was the clear leader after I drove THE is and the TSX automatic. When I drove the TSX Manual everything changed. I now believe the IS is a better car but the TSX is a better value.......thus the my indecision. I see the TSX as 90% of the car at 80% of the cost. i could go either way, but I would definitely wait until September for the 07 if I could get rdx's turbo engine in the TSX. The Dealers say they don't know if the TSX will have the same engine in 07 or the RDX Turbo. Has any one heard definitively if the TSX retains the current engine in 07? |
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Replying to: glenn386 (Apr 19, 2006 6:01 pm) |
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Replying to: pg48477 (Apr 19, 2006 4:17 pm) |
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