Stop Me From Making A Lexus Mistake!!

Fruitycups · 07-12-2013, 11:02 AM

Hello guys,

Im not gonna lie. I found myself looking at IS-f's. I found a used one, 2011, with 28k miles and has the 100k mile warranty for about 47k. I roughly paid 45k for my 2013 328i xdrive. At the moment, my car has only 2k.

I have no idea why im lusting for a car thats two years old vs. a brand new 2013 model but still. The specs are pretty sick on that car.

PLEASE HELP ME NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE AND LOSE MONEY.

AstonKarim · 07-12-2013, 11:07 AM

it's a 7 year old design and redesigned IS F is on its way.

Oh I just remembered an interesting story, I tried to race one last week and the guy laughed at me. I really wanted to see that machine pull.

DrivenByE30 · 07-12-2013, 11:08 AM

I say go for it... the lexus is a more reliable car, and more exclusive... there are already too many f30 328....

300hp · 07-12-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

I say go for it... the lexus is a more reliable car, and more exclusive... there are already too many f30 328....

Exclusive is a word I find interesting when a referring to the is f. For example Edmunds has a list of the biggest turds in automotive history. One of them is the Acura ZDX. They sold around a 1000 of those things at the IS Fs price range. Would we say the Acura ZDX is exclusive? I understand the IS F is no ZDX but there are similarities with how both performed in the sales dept.

OP buy the car for the right reasons, am sure you will be happy with the IS F

Pauleebe · 07-12-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

I say go for it... the lexus is a more reliable car, and more exclusive... there are already too many f30 328....

So you should buy a car regardless of all features or characteristics ... because it's more exclusive?

taichi · 07-12-2013, 11:17 AM

The mini clubman is pretty exclusive at our place. No one is buying it. Haha

DrivenByE30 · 07-12-2013, 11:19 AM

Rich People (which unfortunately does not include me) do that all the time.

I actually do consider the ZDX exclusive, and would buy one if i had the extra space and doh. I like it more than the CrossTour.

Fruitycups · 07-12-2013, 11:36 AM

Im gonna fight the desire. I have to.

Seems dumb to trade in a brand new car for a car that has 26k more miles and also a old design.

But still, that power. Hahah.

300hp · 07-12-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Rich People (which unfortunately does not include me) do that all the time.

I actually do consider the ZDX exclusive, and would buy one if i had the extra space and doh. I like it more than the CrossTour.

That's all good.

Here is the list
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/top-10-automotive-failures-of-the-last-decade.html

Accelerometer · 07-12-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruitycups

Hello guys,

Im not gonna lie. I found myself looking at IS-f's. I found a used one, 2011, with 28k miles and has the 100k mile warranty for about 47k. I roughly paid 45k for my 2013 328i xdrive. At the moment, my car has only 2k.

I have no idea why im lusting for a car thats two years old vs. a brand new 2013 model but still. The specs are pretty sick on that car.

PLEASE HELP ME NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE AND LOSE MONEY.

Might as well get a used E90 M3 if you are shopping for IS-Fs. You can get a 2011 for around the same price or even less. Best of all you will be driving an exponentially better car

ZheHbKa · 07-12-2013, 12:03 PM

OP, what you want is a 1M type exclusive not Pontiac Aztek

Fruitycups · 07-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Haha i love how the thread went from asking about a IS-F to M3 to S4 (no idea why i went to S4). I am gonna just stick with my car. I mean i do love it. I also want power at times but still, just gotta suck it up and be happy.

Can't be one of those stupid petty "first world problems" thread.

Bimmerfestool · 07-12-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruitycups

Can't be one of those stupid petty "first world problems" thread.

I think it's too late for that, that thread was indeed pretty fucking stupid.

Fruitycups · 07-12-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfestool

I think it's too late for that, that thread was indeed pretty fucking stupid.

you mean this*?

And yikes. No need to get so salty lol. Its the internet. Relax.

elistan · 07-12-2013, 12:47 PM

Switching from your current car to a different car will cost you several thousand dollars (depreciation, taxes, etc.) Here's some potential solutions:

1) Spend that money on a supersport motorcycle instead. The acceleration will be vastly greater than the IS-F.

2) Test drive a new 911 Carrera S. Depending on your preferences, it could very well make you forget about ever wanting an IS-F. However, the cost of the 911 would be so high that you'd never want to pay that much money and would therefore be content with your 328i for what it is.

bimmerjph · 07-12-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Accelerometer

Might as well get a used E90 M3 if you are shopping for IS-Fs. You can get a 2011 for around the same price or even less. Best of all you will be driving an exponentially better car

This.

Mobster1983 · 07-12-2013, 03:42 PM

I'm selling my 2008 BMW M6 for the same price. Currently has 30k miles.

Sure you want to spend that much on a used Lexus considering what else you could get?

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Fruitycups Enlisted Member 14 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 328i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada iTrader: (0)	Stop Me From Making A Lexus Mistake!! Hello guys, Im not gonna lie. I found myself looking at IS-f's. I found a used one, 2011, with 28k miles and has the 100k mile warranty for about 47k. I roughly paid 45k for my 2013 328i xdrive. At the moment, my car has only 2k. I have no idea why im lusting for a car thats two years old vs. a brand new 2013 model but still. The specs are pretty sick on that car. PLEASE HELP ME NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE AND LOSE MONEY.
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	I say go for it... the lexus is a more reliable car, and more exclusive... there are already too many f30 328....
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taichi Captain 52 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	The mini clubman is pretty exclusive at our place. No one is buying it. Haha __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	maybe exclusive is the wrong word to use Rich People (which unfortunately does not include me) do that all the time. I actually do consider the ZDX exclusive, and would buy one if i had the extra space and doh. I like it more than the CrossTour.
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Fruitycups Enlisted Member 14 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 328i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada iTrader: (0)	Im gonna fight the desire. I have to. Seems dumb to trade in a brand new car for a car that has 26k more miles and also a old design. But still, that power. Hahah.
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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 78 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	OP, what you want is a 1M type exclusive not Pontiac Aztek __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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Fruitycups Enlisted Member 14 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 328i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada iTrader: (0)	Haha i love how the thread went from asking about a IS-F to M3 to S4 (no idea why i went to S4). I am gonna just stick with my car. I mean i do love it. I also want power at times but still, just gotta suck it up and be happy. Can't be one of those stupid petty "first world problems" thread.
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elistan First Lieutenant 38 Rep 387 Posts Drives: F30 328i, AP1 S2000 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Longmont, CO iTrader: (0)	Switching from your current car to a different car will cost you several thousand dollars (depreciation, taxes, etc.) Here's some potential solutions: 1) Spend that money on a supersport motorcycle instead. The acceleration will be vastly greater than the IS-F. 2) Test drive a new 911 Carrera S. Depending on your preferences, it could very well make you forget about ever wanting an IS-F. However, the cost of the 911 would be so high that you'd never want to pay that much money and would therefore be content with your 328i for what it is.
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Mobster1983 Lieutenant 42 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I'm selling my 2008 BMW M6 for the same price. Currently has 30k miles. Sure you want to spend that much on a used Lexus considering what else you could get?
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