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Sedans Lexus IS Lexus IS 250 vs Honda Accord V6
64 messages, Last post on Mar 09, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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Why? Because my wife liked the luxury of the Lexus. To me, the Honda makes more sense. The Honda is bigger, it's more powerful with 280 HP to the IS's 204 HP, and it's less expensive. But the Lexus is quieter, better looking, equipped with skid controls and other handling enhancements, better sound system, heating and cooling controls, etc. The IS was leasing for $0 down and $399 a month. That translated into about $900 for taxes, tags, first payment, etc. and $427 a month including tax. I also felt compelled to buy an insurance plan covering the tires and wheels, the glass, and any superficial damage to the body when I was told the smaller wheels might get damaged by potholes etc....That added $40 a month to my payment, and I don't know whether I was taken on that one...My car is stripped down: no Navigator, no a/c seats, no super-powerful headlights. Just standard issue. If this choice, and this decision, is the worst of my problems, I will be a very lucky man indeed, with a happy wife, as part of the bargain.
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Replying to: Hondafan49 (Feb 16, 2009 9:41 pm) |
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Replying to: madpistol (Feb 17, 2009 7:04 pm) I am not sure which car I would pick, it would be tough. Big horse power isn't a big deal for me, refinement and quality is high on my list. I would have to sit in the drivers seat.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Feb 20, 2009 7:43 am)
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Replying to: madpistol (Feb 26, 2009 11:22 am)
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Replying to: madpistol (Feb 17, 2009 7:04 pm) Hello, After testing both cars which 1 did you decide to buy?
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Feb 26, 2009 3:10 pm) Did you test the Accord or the IS yet? I'll just say that IS is not for big guy, if your 6ft tall, not very comfortable as the Accord is. The rear seat leg rooms are like a coupe, again, not comfortable for tall guys, and if 3 persons are going to sit in the rear seat, I am not sure how they can, especially for a long trip.
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Replying to: bmlexus (Feb 27, 2009 3:09 pm) |
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Replying to: bmlexus (Feb 27, 2009 3:05 pm) After testing both cars which 1 did you decide to buy? Neither. I was test driving the Accord against an Altima (I bought the Altima), and my Mom owns a 2009 IS 250. If you're a big guy, you're going to like the Accord's space. The IS 250 is a small car. I probably couldn't live with it on trips in excess of 200 miles. However, the IS 250 is the more luxurious car; Memory seats, 6-speed auto-transmission w/ manual mode, heated/ventilated-cooled seats, Xenon headlamps, LED taillamps, and other interior conveniences/accents are NOT available on the Accord. I also stand by my opinion that the IS 250 is extremely planted and refined in how it drives. The car feels very tight at all ends; no rattles or extraneous noises. The engine is also extremely quiet and smooth. It has a nice sound at high-revs as well. They are two completely cars for completely different markets, but the IS 250 is a decidedly higher quality car. There's no comparison IMO.
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Replying to: madpistol (Mar 08, 2009 10:07 pm) |
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