[MrBBQwer]

Hi Guys,

Went to lexus today and had a test drive is350. performance is great. I like it.

$75k driveaway for F sport. I will keep current e93 for mrs.

i can tell the rear seat of lexus can fit 2 person max. im 175cm 63kg cant even fit at rear seat with 3person

+ 2013 can expect new model coming out.

my budget about 75k. 335i is out of range at the moment

any input?

[orey]

look at something second hand?

i just got offered 52k for mine (excluding alloys) so around 54.5k for a 2006 325i e92 with 80 000 ks.

i think its a fair deal and i could upgrade to a 335i with that cash but im not sure if the fuss is worth it, what is everyones thoughts, is that a fair deal?

this after only having the car up for sale for 1 day.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

IS350 sounds like it has some straight line punch, is very well equipped standard but apart from that no real appeal to me. Looks ok I guess. Nothing German?

Orey did someone offer you 52k private sale or is that trade in?

If I could get mid 50s for my 2008 car I'd probs sell it.

[orey]

private sale

im also starting to think its worth selling the car and avoiding the price drop when the F30 comes out and the km's pass 100K.

[orey]

for an extra 5 - 10 k i can get a manual 335.

i just have to learn manual...

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Yeh just depends what your long term plans are.

60k for a 335 would be an 06/07 model with relatively high ks, I'd look for the latest model with lowest Ks I could afford. Particularly with that notorious fuel pump.

[orey]

2006 35000 ks, i can handle that

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Time to learn manual lol

[MrBBQwer]

mine is oct 2007 e93 325i currently at 33000kms.

60k sounds good to sell LOL

[MrBBQwer]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Yeh just depends what your long term plans are.

60k for a 335 would be an 06/07 model with relatively high ks, I'd look for the latest model with lowest Ks I could afford. Particularly with that notorious fuel pump.

60k for 06-07 , i prefer is350 new car with 4years warranty peace of mind.

wat bothering me IS been a while since 2005

[Samoht]

Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

60k for 06-07 , i prefer is350 new car with 4years warranty peace of mind.

wat bothering me IS been a while since 2005

I am thinking about the mini Countryman but spec ed. Out cost same as the ISF drive away. I can get a 2007 cayman for that price.

[MrBBQwer]

saw this one on carsales:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12E6539A142E

I think 65k sounds reasonable

[sbce90]

I think it was johnnydad who did a nice write up of the IS350 a few months ago.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

saw this one on carsales:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12E6539A142E

I think 65k sounds reasonable

If you can get a new one for 75k this guy is clearly dreaming by asking for 76.

[chappy]

Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

Hi Guys,

Went to lexus today and had a test drive is350. performance is great. I like it.

$75k driveaway for F sport. I will keep current e93 for mrs.

i can tell the rear seat of lexus can fit 2 person max. im 175cm 63kg cant even fit at rear seat with 3person

+ 2013 can expect new model coming out.

my budget about 75k. 335i is out of range at the moment

any input?

I had a lexus IS250 for two years before i bought my 335 coupe,yes no room in the backseat my 335 coupe has more room which i was quite surprised when i bought it.
Bmw handles a lot better than lexus
The lexus inside with very high door height you feel your in a cocoon
Very hard to see at the back reversing which you need the reversing camera
Steering is nun no feel for the road
When i had 18"wheels the tramlining was terrible.
But if you want luxury its hard to go past the lexus IS350
If you want sport fun first and luxury last go for another bmw
The model is 6 years old in december
It's hard to knock back the IS350 pricing thou compared to bmw 335 at $115000 to $65000 $40000 difference is a big bite.
Go and buy the latest march motor magazine it has IS350 vs BMW 335
You can always buy a second hand 135.

[MFKN3]

Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

Hi Guys,

Went to lexus today and had a test drive is350. performance is great. I like it.

$75k driveaway for F sport. I will keep current e93 for mrs.

i can tell the rear seat of lexus can fit 2 person max. im 175cm 63kg cant even fit at rear seat with 3person

+ 2013 can expect new model coming out.

my budget about 75k. 335i is out of range at the moment

any input?

If you do walk the plank, you won't be welcome back here

Originally Posted by orey

look at something second hand?

i just got offered 52k for mine (excluding alloys) so around 54.5k for a 2006 325i e92 with 80 000 ks.

i think its a fair deal and i could upgrade to a 335i with that cash but im not sure if the fuss is worth it, what is everyones thoughts, is that a fair deal?

this after only having the car up for sale for 1 day.

If you did actually get offered that for a 5yr old 325 with 80,000km, you're mad not to take it IMO.

[Samoht]

Who ever offered $52k is nuts, I saw a dealer car 2007 with 35kms for $52k listed drive away. Also noticed a handful of demo 2010 /09 M3s selling for $135 or so

[MrBBQwer]

Went to lexus today, they offered my car for $60k . is this sounds good ? I reckon yes, because i need to fix the scratch from bonnet + driver door + body all the way to petrol cap ( panel one say it cost $2500 ). also rear tyres is due for a change ( $1000 ).

Should I pull the trigger for 75k lexus ?

[CRT3]

lexus = toyota!

[MrBBQwer]

Originally Posted by CRT3

lexus = toyota!

Indeed.

But I do have budget. for sure i dont want holden or ford.
If i have spare money, i would certainly go for used C63amg or M3 E90.

[Samoht]

Originally Posted by MrBBQwer

Went to lexus today, they offered my car for $60k . is this sounds good ? I reckon yes, because i need to fix the scratch from bonnet + driver door + body all the way to petrol cap ( panel one say it cost $2500 ). also rear tyres is due for a change ( $1000 ).

Should I pull the trigger for 75k lexus ?

I think you should do it, do it now.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Orey, if you're thinking of selling anytime soon, take the 52k, it's well above market price imo.

MrBBQwer, sounds like you've already made up your mind and are gonna buy the lexus lol. Post up your car for sale here first though, maybe a forum member will be interested in an E93 for 61k.