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Replying to: tagman (Jul 31, 2008 7:54 pm) Speaking of the 135i convertible, Edmunds has just posted their full test. What Needs Work: Um, nothing. I'm not positive, but I don't think Edmunds has ever put "none" for needed improvements before.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jul 31, 2008 9:17 pm) What a phenomenal write-up! It's been difficult for me to reveal the amazing character and nature of the 135i convertible without sounding like a biased owner. The car is so terrific that it is all too easy to be perceived as an infatuated owner. The 135i is indeed a true-life automotive marvel, and I can only pass this on to others. I feel extremely lucky to have one custom-configured to my preferences. I unequivocally love the 135i convertible for being one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever driven Anyway, LG, thanks again. TM |
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Replying to: laurasdada (Jul 31, 2008 6:09 pm) Darned! You noticed! Get that thing out of your head! Regards, OW |
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Replying to: louiswei (Jul 31, 2008 5:01 pm)  I do see a lot of women driving the IS250 around here, cant say the same about the 1 since I only saw one so far and it was a guy behind the wheel... My (evil) wife also like my IS350, not so much for its styling, but mainly for the way it drives. She took the car for a spin a couple of months ago, and came back with a big smile on her face. She kept on saying what a mean machine it was...
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Replying to: 2001gs430 (Aug 01, 2008 5:12 am) I remember looking it over carefully at the auto show. I still haven't driven one, although it's on my list of car candidates for my daughter's first car next year. IMO, it's possibly too much car for her, but we'll see. BTW, do they have a tuner chip for the IS350? TM
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Replying to: tagman (Aug 01, 2008 6:00 am) I think Lou show me a website full of Lexus endorsed performance stuffs for most models. The IS350 is probably too much car for a young driver, This car is more powerful than my V8 powered GS with better gas mileage  My other car is the true chick's vehicle as defined by you gentlemen here, the RX350.
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Replying to: 2001gs430 (Aug 01, 2008 6:48 am) I really liked the IS when I looked it over, but the rear seat was too cramped for a vehicle of that size, IIRC. Still, not a deal killer. Perhaps the IS250 would make better sense for my daughter. TM |
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Replying to: tagman (Aug 01, 2008 7:10 am) The IS250 would probably be a great choice, especially the AWD version. Same goes for the new A4 2.0T, which has a more usable back seat, as well as much better rear visibility thanks to Audi's signature tiny C-pillars. |
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Has anyone looked at those July sales results? There are less Lexus LS cars(1466) sold than MB S Class (1577)cars in the USA. The first time this has happened in a long time. Also BMW sales has exceeded Lexus sales in USA. Ain't that refreshing. I had predicted this will happen years ago. Again as usual my prediction has been confirmed.  Anyways who was it that said sales volume is the true benchmark for a car's excellence? Well it certainly was not me that had said that 
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Replying to: tagman (Jul 31, 2008 7:54 pm) STOP! HALT! And just dont do it. At least not until you read this post. I agree 100 percent with Block Island Guy on this one! What's this I hear about you selling that wonderful Porsche of yours? I mean hey look I thought you wanted a BMW 135i in order to get some variation of a similar car like your Porsche. Nothing wrong with owning both those cars? BUT selling your Porsche Carrera S now that is a different story altogether? Henry the Eighth disposed of his wives in a far less ruthless manner that the way you have disposed of your cars. . TheToyota FJ Cruiser, Lotus, VW Golf have shared the same fate and now that wonderful Porsche of yours will soon be sharing the fate of immediate disposal(any car that is kept for less than two years fits my definition of immediate disposal). I must say at least Henry the Eighth kept some of his wives for longer than two years! A Porsche Carrera is like a Stuttgarter supermodel that ages very gracefully and is among the very few dames that most would yearn to have a long term relationship with. Certainly not a one night stand scenario if you know what I mean. Your BMW 135i is like an enchantening and provocative Bavarian Beer Hall Fraulein who may or may not age gracefully. No one really knows how it will age unlike your Porsche Carrera. So what am I trying to say? Keep your Porsche that's what I am trying to say! There's nothing wrong with bigamy in terms of owning two similar cars within the same household. I think your BMW and Porsche can share the same garage without any catfights and hair pulling. And before you do something hasty take a good look at that wonderful Porsche of yours and ask yourself is this worth disposing of because of your current fling with a sexy petitie Bavarian or a future fling with a frugal Librarian whose name happens to be Honda CRZ.  If it was my choice I'd dispose of every single car except your Porsche. But then again it's your life and not mine.
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