convince me not to

im just trying to go over everything b4 i make the final decision

for all purposes i'm getting the premium package with black leather and the exterior is the Smoky Granite Mica

the only thing it wont have is the navigation system because i'll never use the fucking thing

also i already know all the basic shit that any moron can read in a car and driver magazine

[Edited on February 20, 2006 at 2:24 AM. Reason : .]

2/20/2006 2:11:44 AM

1. automatic
2. BMW 330i will always have more persona and better handling
3. did i mention automatic?

2/20/2006 2:39:20 AM

well yea its an automatic, but that doesnt matter to me

this is bridging me to the supra when it comes out, then i'll care

for now i dont care if its an automatic

and also i drove both the 330 and the lexus350

the 350 owns it on handling

2/20/2006 2:42:35 AM

Quote :

"and also i drove both the 330 and the lexus350 the 350 owns it on handling "

Quote :

"also i already know all the basic shit that any moron can read in a car and driver magazine"

Then you should know this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3802&page=3

2/20/2006 3:36:14 AM

the 350 handles the best? wtf

IS350 is probably one of the worst deals out of cars in its class.

2/20/2006 4:36:28 AM

you obviously havent done much research then and have just spouted that off the top of your head

the 330 and 350 are the 2 best cars in that market

they basically score the same

I took both through 2 consecutive S curves at like 60, the IS held better


[Edited on February 20, 2006 at 8:35 AM. Reason : .]

2/20/2006 8:26:44 AM

Quote :

"convince me not to"

Answer:
^^
^^^
^^^^^

2/20/2006 9:30:15 AM

not good arguements

i told you i dont care if it is an automatic

2/20/2006 9:43:38 AM

did you actually drive the 330? If you drove it and you're convinced that you like the IS 350 better, then get it. The new BMW's look like ass though imo.

2/20/2006 9:45:38 AM

i agree, i really think they dont look so great

but i felt inclined to go test drive one still

2/20/2006 9:47:49 AM

wow did you look at those road handling index number?

they are all pretty weak.....i would think that today's sports sedan would be able to handle better than a 10-15 year old car.....but an average of mid to low .8x is pretty weak

oh and the bmw was better than the 350

i personally like the looks of the G35 out of all of those and it's the least expensive

2/20/2006 9:48:34 AM

when you get in a g35 it is cramped and the interior is nowhere as nice is a bmw or lexus

not to mention it doesnt handle like a 350 or 330

i test drove the g35 also

2/20/2006 9:53:34 AM

g35 is infinity, which is nissan, which is some junk

get the lexus

2/20/2006 10:13:53 AM

audi a4 2.0 t.... then call apr-> 300hp audi a4 1.8t with ohlins remote reservoir coilovers and decent wheels pwns all.

ohh and if you stay out of boost you can still get good gas mileage.



[Edited on February 20, 2006 at 10:27 AM. Reason : 2.0 now direct injection pwns too.]

2/20/2006 10:23:21 AM

Have you taken a look at the 2006 Acura TSX?

I am heavily biased here because I bought one last December. The TSX really envelopes you in luxury.

It is a 2.4L, 4 cylinder @ 205 HP. Memory seats, heated seats, trip computer with all the bells and whistles, one factory trim option of a voice recognition navigation system, dual climate, +/- shifting, XM radio, full tilt/open moonroof, and the other usual suspects.

One nice feature that is hard to mention is a fully intergrated HandsFreeLink that allows you to link your Bluetooth phone with the car. When I get phone calls it displays signal strength, battery meter, and fully 10 digit number of the person I am calling. It uses a 50 number phone book with voice recognition to "dial" out.

It lists at 28k for the non-nav, 30k for navigation. I know it isn't even in the same competitor class as the IS350, but for what it is worth it certainly warrants taking a look at it. Just adding in my thoughts in case you start balking at the 40k price tag the Lexus carries.



[Edited on February 20, 2006 at 10:48 AM. Reason : ]

2/20/2006 10:46:37 AM

Quote :

"audi a4 2.0 t.... then call apr-> 300hp audi a4 1.8t with ohlins remote reservoir coilovers and decent wheels pwns all. ohh and if you stay out of boost you can still get good gas mileage."

APR doesn't have the BT kit for new 2.0T, but yeah once they get it.....that would be the best choice

2/20/2006 10:56:35 AM

Quote :

"this is bridging me to the supra when it comes out, then i'll care"

get a cheaper car to tide you over

2/20/2006 11:06:57 AM

I recently drove an E46 330i 5-speed and I really liked it. Why not just get a used one? They are easily found in the mid $20k range with pretty low mileage.

2/20/2006 12:31:07 PM

Quote :

"APR doesn't have the BT kit for new 2.0T, but yeah once they get it.....that would be the best choice "

who said anything about big turbo?

they put down close to 300 with only a chip.

if you go this route, also check out GIAC and REVO as they all make comparable software...

Quote :

"audi a4 2.0 t.... then call apr-> 300hp audi a4 1.8t with ohlins remote reservoir coilovers and decent wheels pwns all. ohh and if you stay out of boost you can still get good gas mileage. "

you forgot one crucial word.... "quattro"

2/20/2006 12:39:57 PM

GO FOR IT!

Screw the "get a MANUALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!" crowd. It's is overrated, and that's coming from someone who had a manual. Stop & go everyday traffic makes you love an automatic.

Those cars are phat...get the AWD if you need it. Or is that only in the non-300hp version?

2/20/2006 12:57:07 PM

Quote :

"they put down close to 300 with only a chip."

250ish is the highest ive seen. you talking crank hp?

2/20/2006 1:19:04 PM

you're right.. i was thinking torque

2/20/2006 1:30:56 PM

oh yeah torque is insane. im thinking with turboback, fmic it will easily be in 330 ft.lb range

2/20/2006 2:05:07 PM

mmm i've been driving a manual, 5 years later and im still not tired of it.

2/20/2006 2:08:54 PM

Quote :

" Why not just get a used one? They are easily found in the mid $20k range with pretty low mileage. "

CAUSE ONLY IMAGE CONSCIOUS BALLERS BUY NEW FOOL.

2/20/2006 2:20:53 PM

there arent many used 350s

and why not get a new one that you know hasnt been fucked with

2/20/2006 8:55:45 PM

Quote :

"wow did you look at those road handling index number? they are all pretty weak.....i would think that today's sports sedan would be able to handle better than a 10-15 year old car.....but an average of mid to low .8x is pretty weak"

it's always pretty weak unless the luxury car makers decide that they don't want to compromise with quiet tires and go for all out grip.

2/20/2006 9:56:04 PM

Quote :

"The TSX really envelopes you in luxury. It is a 2.4L, 4 cylinder"

DOES NOT COMPUTE

2/20/2006 10:22:39 PM

the lexus is pretty fucking quick

2/20/2006 10:42:41 PM

i am pretty sure the AUTOMATIC IS350 does 0-60 in 5.4

2/21/2006 12:53:28 AM

i've seen 4 of these is350's at sas already. the vp has one. kinda lowballin it for how much he makes

2/21/2006 12:55:37 AM

42k is the one i am getting

id rather have the IS350 than the GS, which is more
it could be a company car and his allowance was like for 40k

[Edited on February 21, 2006 at 1:00 AM. Reason : .]

2/21/2006 12:59:37 AM

among new cars w/o regard to cost, not bad. but honestly, I think it's pretty silly to buy a new car. Especially if what you want is a lexus. You know a 4-yr old lexus ownership experience is comparable or better than that of a bunch of other brands brand spanking new. But then I'm pretty cheap.

2/21/2006 1:10:17 AM

hmm he's the vice president of sas... responsible for all the operations in india etc.. quite possibly. jim good night, the prez, used to roll around in an old beater 70's buick station wagon bc he liked it, then he just gotta denali. i want to see my prez rollin round in a porsche at least .

42k whew.

2/21/2006 1:27:11 AM

lol. Boobs are great is the alias of the vp of sas? I knew that was a cool company. damn.

2/21/2006 1:33:06 AM

You're not buying a performance car.

So long as you're ok with that then go buy it.

2/21/2006 10:35:58 AM

http://www.infiniti.com/content/model/ModelSpecifications/0,,123084,00.html

baller as fuck dude

2/21/2006 10:55:29 AM

HOW CAN YOU AFFORD A 42K CAR?

2/21/2006 10:58:51 AM

just write a check

2/21/2006 11:18:53 AM

^^ I am fortunate to have a really good job and a bunch of money from poker

^

2/21/2006 10:00:02 PM

get a Mercedes

2/22/2006 1:37:37 AM

those are pieces of shit

2/22/2006 1:37:54 AM

oh well, buy a toyota you wannabe

2/22/2006 1:38:56 AM

a wannabe what?
person who buys a car worth the price?
not some piece of shit that is all name, no performance

2/22/2006 1:41:10 AM

have you driven an SL?


oh wait, you can only afford rebranded toyotas, I'm sorry

carry along

2/22/2006 1:42:14 AM

aha i can afford what i want

i even get a discount on mercedes and choose not to buy one

haha id like to see what you drive

2/22/2006 1:43:14 AM

I drive a mercedes

Dad would have bought me an SL

but I figured a 4 seater was more pragmatic for college

I can wait until graduation to get it

2/22/2006 1:44:13 AM

I BELIEVE YOU

even if you did own one, the IS would out perform it across the board

not to mention if you read the fucking thread, i said this will bridge me to the new supra when it comes out

[Edited on February 22, 2006 at 1:45 AM. Reason : .]

2/22/2006 1:44:34 AM

good

Go to mercedes of cary and ask Charles about the snotty boy who got a brand new mercedes for a birthday present

jealous losers who pretend to be rich driving rebranded toyotas make me laugh

2/22/2006 1:45:54 AM

aha good attempt to troll

how about this

you meet me somewhere and show me 10k in cash

i bet you cant

i bet i can

haha whats great is you are all talk, haha whose fucking loser alias are you anyways

[Edited on February 22, 2006 at 1:47 AM. Reason : .]

2/22/2006 1:46:39 AM