Article Comments - 2007 BMW 335i vs. 2007 Lexus IS 350

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Article comments for Comparison Test: 2007 BMW 335i vs. 2007 Lexus IS 350 - When we matched these cars against each other in 2006, the newly redesigned 306-hp Lexus IS 350 ran away from the 255-hp BMW 330i with a quicker acceleration to 60 mph by more than a full second. On the other hand, that BMW outmaneuvered the Lexus in every objective and subjective handling category. (more)

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#69 of 138 Re: Apples to Oranges [kdshapiro] by habitat1 Jun 13, 2007 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: kdshapiro (Jun 13, 2007 10:38 am) "But I thought you distinctly said the 335 was ahead of the 350 at some point". Looks to me like spiritinthesky was indeed saying that the 335i was ahead of the IS350 by 3-4 car lenghts at the end of 1/4 mile. Which, by my reverse math, equals roughly 0.3-0.4 seconds. And count me in for an M5 for the price of a G35. Replies to this message: circlew (Jun 14, 2007 3:59 am) habitat1 (Jun 14, 2007 4:32 am) circlew (Jun 14, 2007 4:49 am)
#70 of 138 Re: Apples to Oranges [dk76] by ebrake_24 Jun 13, 2007 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: dk76 (Jun 04, 2007 5:51 pm) The BMW may be a no brainer to cost more because it is a better car overall. In response to the being in the shop costing more, BMW has $0 in matinace cost while under the 4 yr 50K warranty, the Lexus on the other hand has an average 4 yr matinace cost of 2K...you pay for waht you get. Lastly, what lower price non-luxury car is the BMW platformed off of? Replies to this message: rgg3000 (Jun 13, 2007 4:40 pm) shipo (Jun 13, 2007 5:37 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 13, 2007 6:08 pm)
#71 of 138 Re: Apples to Oranges [ebrake_24] by rgg3000 Jun 13, 2007 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: ebrake_24 (Jun 13, 2007 3:53 pm) "The BMW may be a no brainer to cost more because it is a better car overall. In response to the being in the shop costing more, BMW has $0 in matinace cost while under the 4 yr 50K warranty, the Lexus on the other hand has an average 4 yr matinace cost of 2K...you pay for waht you get. Lastly, what lower price non-luxury car is the BMW platformed off of?" -Well, that may be true but after your 4 yr/50k mile warranty is over, you'll quickly realize that you really didnt save anything because Bimmers can kick your a** with expensive repair cost after 5 years or so. Also, the new IS is based of the higher end GS NOT a lower end Toyota. Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 13, 2007 5:37 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 13, 2007 6:08 pm)
#72 of 138 Re: Apples to Oranges [rgg3000] by shipo Jun 13, 2007 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: rgg3000 (Jun 13, 2007 4:40 pm) "Well, that may be true but after your 4 yr/50k mile warranty is over, you'll quickly realize that you really didnt save anything because Bimmers can kick your a** with expensive repair cost after 5 years or so." Urban legend that has no more basis in fact that to say that an IS350 will cost nothing to maintain for its second and third 50,000 miles. Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 13, 2007 6:08 pm)
#73 of 138 Re: Apples to Oranges [shipo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 13, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jun 13, 2007 5:37 pm) All cars cost about the same to repair per hour. Variables are parts cost and complexity, and I don't expect Lexus or BMW are far apart there. Visiting Host
#74 of 138 The IS350 is no sports sedan in the league of a 335i by drfill Jun 13, 2007 (6:41 pm)
That said, a comparably equipped 335i is $6-7k more than a IS350. I'd get a G37 Sport, for less than $35k, over either, provided the G37 hasn't lost most of the legendary VQ engines refinement, as has been rumored. Price no object, the 3 is the move. I guess Lexus is really targeting the C-Class. I don't see a point in comparing these 2 vehicles. Apples to oranges. Oh.....whoever said Apples to Oranges first is right. DrFill Replies to this message: louiswei (Jun 14, 2007 3:37 am)
#75 of 138 No BMW or Lexus for me by autoedu Jun 14, 2007 (12:05 am)
BMW or Lexus are too boring or common for my taste. BMW feels like an upgraded Volkswagen, and Lexus just a more expensive version of Toyota. I would go for the Saab 93 Aero 60th Anniversary Edition or Volvo S40 T5. The Swedish counterpart are much more refined in style, a class of its own, and legendary safety and reliability that BMW and Lexus can't match. As for performance in a non-practical 0-60mph test, the BMW might beat the Saab by a blink of the eyes but in a more practical and useful 30-80mph passing performance the Saab 93 Aero can overtake a BMW or Lexus surely and safely. However driving a BMW or Lexus does have some benefit, you can expect to get more resale value and get more notice and recognition because BMW and Lexus are common household name. Drive a Saab or Volvo, gotta make sure you're in the right (well-to-do) neighborhood or talking to the right (educated) crowd. Don't get me wrong BMW and Lexus are great cars and their popularity is well earned among the masses. Though not as popular, more and more find the Scandinavian lifestyle and luxury of Saab and Volvo to be an enlightened choice and a refreshing experience of a higher-class Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 14, 2007 3:25 am) louiswei (Jun 14, 2007 3:41 am) shipo (Jun 14, 2007 3:48 am) habitat1 (Jun 14, 2007 4:15 am) mk0974a (Jun 14, 2007 6:30 am) rgg3000 (Jun 14, 2007 8:01 am) circlew (Jun 14, 2007 8:37 am)
#76 of 138 Re: No BMW or Lexus for me [autoedu] by shipo Jun 14, 2007 (3:25 am)
Replying to: autoedu (Jun 14, 2007 12:05 am) "I would go for the Saab 93 Aero 60th Anniversary Edition or Volvo S40 T5. The Swedish counterpart are much more refined in style, a class of its own, and legendary safety and reliability that BMW and Lexus can't match." Sorry dude, that smacks of a biased and unsubstantiated statement. BMWs have been known to be extremely safe vehicles for a loooong time and they pride themselves on that fact. Lexus is no slouch in the safety department either. "As for performance in a non-practical 0-60mph test, the BMW might beat the Saab by a blink of the eyes but in a more practical and useful 30-80mph passing performance the Saab 93 Aero can overtake a BMW or Lexus surely and safely." A Saab 9-3 Aero stands no chance in any acceleration contest, starting at any speed, terminating at any speed compared to a 335i, IS350, 535i, 550i... Dude, I think you need to get out more. Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: louiswei (Jun 14, 2007 3:41 am) shipo (Jun 14, 2007 3:48 am)
#77 of 138 Re: The IS350 is no sports sedan in the league of a 335i [drfill] by louiswei Jun 14, 2007 (3:37 am)
Replying to: drfill (Jun 13, 2007 6:41 pm) The G37S only comes in coupe. In sedan form it's still G35.
#78 of 138 Re: No BMW or Lexus for me [shipo] by louiswei Jun 14, 2007 (3:41 am)
Replying to: shipo (Jun 14, 2007 3:25 am) And to that list I'll add G35, TL-S, CTS... I'll second that autoedu needs to get out more. Replies to this message: shipo (Jun 14, 2007 3:48 am)