CPO IS250 versus New Sonata Turbo

Garduna · 01-24-2011, 09:28 PM

Out of the 2 original cars you selected, I'd get the sonata hands down

GL with ur buy

theanhdy · 01-24-2011, 09:29 PM

I drove the Sonata 2.0T, IS250, and IS350 back to back and the choice was clear. The IS350 is almost like being in my 135i again but way more luxurious

TheRox · 01-25-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

IS350 is a sweet looking car. Very nicely proportioned. They already offer more aggressively tuned suspension. Now, if only they offered a 6 speed manual transmission.

i have driven an is250 6MT

you DO NOT want to drive a lexus MT...its pretty bad.

smmmurf · 01-25-2011, 07:13 PM

Lexus for $22k hehe

Robert · 01-25-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theanhdy

I drove the Sonata 2.0T, IS250, and IS350 back to back and the choice was clear. The IS350 is almost like being in my 135i again but way more luxurious

Check if the valve spring recall has been performed. If not get it performed under your name, Lexus will then send you a GC for $1500 off new purchase and a $500 off Lexus parts.

RedBarron · 01-25-2011, 07:53 PM

dang you get pretty good deal on your IS350! they are actually really nice and fun cars. My GF has one, I used to hate lexus now I like the IS's.

1BMW4fun · 01-25-2011, 09:51 PM

What about 2011 Kia Optima?

ragingclue · 01-26-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BMW4fun

What about 2011 Kia Optima?

Yeah I agree. Sonata's underpinnings but not so frumpy-looking.

DASHOCKER · 01-26-2011, 09:09 AM

I would go with the Sonata with the 18's. The IS is a smaller car, older tech, older car, not as sharp looking, slower, not as fuel efficient & the list goes on.

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Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Out of the 2 original cars you selected, I'd get the sonata hands down GL with ur buy
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01-24-2011, 09:29 PM	#24
theanhdy Major 94 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	I drove the Sonata 2.0T, IS250, and IS350 back to back and the choice was clear. The IS350 is almost like being in my 135i again but way more luxurious
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01-25-2011, 07:13 PM	#26
smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	Lexus for $22k hehe
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01-25-2011, 07:53 PM	#28
RedBarron Lieutenant 133 Rep 419 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	dang you get pretty good deal on your IS350! they are actually really nice and fun cars. My GF has one, I used to hate lexus now I like the IS's. __________________ Current: Porsche Cayman S
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01-25-2011, 09:51 PM	#29
1BMW4fun Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 12 X3 2.8, 11 550 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	What about 2011 Kia Optima?
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01-26-2011, 09:09 AM	#31
DASHOCKER The power of V! 99 Rep 1,971 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe steptronic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Lexus Gs400 [0.00] 2010 ebony & ivory [0.00] 2006 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 pics [0.00] 2009 e92 335 xdrive [0.00]	I would go with the Sonata with the 18's. The IS is a smaller car, older tech, older car, not as sharp looking, slower, not as fuel efficient & the list goes on. __________________ 2007 335 coupe Alpine white, steptronic, sportpack, etc. (gone) 2006 X3 3.0 steptronic Titanium Silver, 2009 E92 335xdrive, next.... Caddy CTS_V! 13 Lincoln MKZ? hmmm.
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