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  1. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #1 SSNISTR, Dec 20, 2006
    Anyone have any experiences with them?

    I'm looking to pick up a nice one (less then 40K) for my daily driver.
    I've always liked the looks, the I6 and the RWD aspect....


    Anyone have any input?

    Thanks.
     
  2. bounty

    bounty F1 Veteran

    Feb 18, 2006
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    #2 bounty, Dec 20, 2006
    I have five close friends that all own them, and none of their cars have seen the shop once outside of a oil change. You might feel it could use just a tad more power, but it is still a fun and quick little car and a great commuter.
     
  3. minty99z

    minty99z Karting

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    #3 minty99z, Dec 20, 2006
    I used to work there....BEST advice I can give you are two things....

    BUY winter tires because the car is light and NEEDS them, especially if you are in New York.
    Second thing, visit clublexus.com and READ...lots to learn...even before you buy one...
     
  4. AzN-TriNi

    AzN-TriNi Formula Junior

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    #4 AzN-TriNi, Dec 21, 2006
    make sure it has a LSD.
    Go on an IS forum to find out how to tell if it has or not. I forgot the code you need to look for. A good IS forum is my.is. Good luck with your search.
     
  5. Tyler

    Tyler F1 Rookie

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    #5 Tyler, Dec 21, 2006
    Great cars. VERY reliable.

    Personally I prefer the newer IS350 as it seems to me a more complete package(with the exception it won't hold a couple golf bags in the trunk...ggrrrrr).
     
  6. DMOORE

    DMOORE Formula 3

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    #6 DMOORE, Dec 21, 2006
    Great looking cars. I'm not sure why even more of the asian tuning crowd isn't into these. I think these are at the top of the list for a drivers sedan(compared to the rest of the Japanese offerings) Like you said SS. it's a rear drive car with lots of potential. Plus I'm sure reliability is not a concern.


    Darrell.
     
  7. 150shot

    150shot Formula Junior

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    #7 150shot, Dec 21, 2006
    I like the car, and a good friend has one...no problems, fun....but one problem, is its kinda a "chick" car. Chicks dig it and love it, and if you can get away with it, go for it....try not to be called "cute"..
     
  8. AzN-TriNi

    AzN-TriNi Formula Junior

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    #8 AzN-TriNi, Dec 21, 2006
    If it's so much of a chick's car, then maybe it'll be good to pick up the chicks with ;)
     
  9. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #9 SSNISTR, Dec 21, 2006
    Thanks guys, the one I can buy does have the LSD and the two-tone interior. It only has 39K and has a Lexus 100K warranty. I don't care that it isn't a powerhouse (although I drove one, it's power is decent), my other car has over 425 HP.

    I'm also thinking about a G35 sedan....they have a little more power, and from what I have read they are better in winter conditions. Any thoughts?
     

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