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Infiniti G35 vs Lexus IS 350

126 messages,  Last post on Aug 04, 2009 at 6:58 AM

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#119 of 126 Re: Just fell in love all over again [sjaieve] by gotoyota

Jun 15, 2009 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: sjaieve (Jun 15, 2009 11:37 am)
I didn't notice any interference from VDIM when I first bought the car either, probably because I wasn't as confident with it until some time had passed, and maybe my tires being worn to 50% tread in the back now has something to do with it On anything other than solid, dry tarmac you can feel it reducing power under fulll accel., not good for those times when you want "respect" or need to get out of the way quickly. I turn it off on every drive now, unless it's raining hard.
 
The 335i - yes, expensive, but cool because with the turbo's, all you need to achieve 400+ hp is a custom engine tune. But pricey up front and high maintenence $...BMW reliability not so good either, is it?
 
Ohhhh, the IS-F someone who works in the next building from mine has a gray one...it makes me feel like I'm going to pee every time I see it.

#120 of 126 Re: Just fell in love all over again [gotoyota] by sjaieve

Jun 15, 2009 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: gotoyota (Jun 15, 2009 12:13 pm)
I am in the process of getting my tires replaced, I guess the car does warn you when its time to change tires cos under spirited driving from stop, even with VDC off, the car would apply the brakes and the park brake light would come on. Its been happening for the past month. I wouldnt call it intrusive though, maybe I had about 90% of my ponies when this was happening, its still over 270 ponies left though, which is still a lot. However its not desirable. So once the car is wearing its new shoes, I should be able to get back to business:)
 
All the best with the IS350:)

#121 of 126 My baby is in the shop by gotoyota

Jul 29, 2009 (11:18 pm)

and I'm so distraught I just need to talk to someone about it... It wasn't the IS's fault. I took it to a local "quickie lube" (name changed to protect the innocent) and for my $85 synth oil change, I got a broken air flow controller. Turns out the kid pulled out the HEPA filter from inside the dash, and when he put the new filter in, he installed upside down. The thing was not seated down all the way and was obviously installed improperly...he must have jammed it in there...and it caused major damage. It's at the Lexus dealer now with the entire dash removed. I'm just hoping it's not all banged up and full of rattles when I get it back. Cost to repair? $1600.00. Luckily they are paying. Moral of this story? Take your car to the dealer or a good indi shop, not one of the places that hires kids out of high school.
 
They gave me an 08 ES350 for a loaner. Nice car, but BORING after driving the IS. Maybe nice when I'm a few years older...much older.

#122 of 126 Re: My baby is in the shop [gotoyota] by gooddeal2

Jul 30, 2009 (6:05 am)

Replying to: gotoyota (Jul 29, 2009 11:18 pm)
Wow, I cannot believe you took your new IS to a "quickie lube"...my brother did that once about 12 years ago w/ his 8 years old car and the kid let the transmission screw loose b/c they don't know what the heck they were doing. He ran out of transmission oil about 2 weeks later.

#123 of 126 Re: My baby is in the shop [gotoyota] by johninnj

Jul 30, 2009 (6:43 am)

Replying to: gotoyota (Jul 29, 2009 11:18 pm)
I worked at a "Quick-Lube" place in high school. You couldn't pay me enough to go to one. We had a few new claims each week for things like stripped out oil-pan drain bolts or forgetting to put the dipstick back in...etc.
It was a mess ! !

#124 of 126 Re: My baby is in the shop [johninnj] by gotoyota

Jul 30, 2009 (6:48 am)

Replying to: johninnj (Jul 30, 2009 6:43 am)
Never again...

#125 of 126 Lexus 350 convertible - not available? by cvert12

Aug 03, 2009 (8:53 pm)

Went to the dealer today - plenty of 250C, but no convertible is350. Dealer looked confused when I asked for it. They haven't gotten them in yet. Any idea about when this comes out?
 
The is250 convertible, btw, is a very poor performer. Acceleration worse than my mom's minivan. Not kidding.

#126 of 126 Re: Lexus 350 convertible - not available? [cvert12] by gotoyota

Aug 04, 2009 (6:58 am)

Replying to: cvert12 (Aug 03, 2009 8:53 pm)
With the added weight of the folding mechanism and the extra structural reinforcements, I don't doubt that one bit. The 250's 2.5V6 is already small and sort of weak on torque, even in the sedan. But I guess there's a market for the 250C or they wouldn't build it.
 
As for the IS350C, no idea....I thought it was already out since they are advertising it now. Maybe check with someone else at the dealer. Good luck

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