Saw A '14 Is In Person Saturday

[13IS250C]

I was at the dealership Saturday for the little class that they hold for new Lexus owners. When I was pulling out to leave, they had a new white IS sedan out front. OMG, it is really sharp looking. Of course, people were just all around it so I just drove off.

I can't wait to see the convertible. In 3 years....I will have one!

[LEX-SV]

I drove 2014 IS350 Saturday at Lexus event in San Mateo, very nice. They also provided competitive BMW, Benz, Audi cars for us to drive on a short autocross course.

[13IS250C]

Oh how fun! Which one did you like the best?

[LEX-SV]

Yes it was fun, about 2 hours of thrashing all these cars in the morning (IS350, 335, C350 3.5Ldirect-injected, A4-2.0T, GS350, LS460). Lots burning rubber, and smoking brakes on 3 autocross courses.

My favorites to drive were the IS350 and 335. For ownership I'd consider IS350 or C350 which should be the most reliable of the group.

[13IS250C]

Aaaaaaaaaaah, burning tires and smoking brakes. It doesn't get any better than that.

I miss my supercharged Z28 that I recently sold. It would burn the tires all the way through 2nd gear. Pure red-neck Heaven. :cries:

[LEX-SV]

Lexus really knows how to throw an event for enthusiast. This is my second event for Lexus owners and both were very different but very well done.

[13IS250C]

I was really impressed with the little class they had for us Saturday. Nice breakfast...had the service manager and consultant in to meet us...actually had a car like mine with a tri-pod and a camera in the backseat so when he was showing you how to use the Nav and stuff, you could really watch him do it. First class all the way.

[LEX-SV]

Yes, when Lexus invites me to an event, I make every effort to attend, so far it's always been worth the time.

[AZCats]

Just bought a 2014 IS 250 - picking it up tomorrow - I can hardly wait!

[LEX-SV]

Welcome AZCats. Congrats on the new IS250. I've only seen on 2014 IS on the street, so they are very rare so far.

Post up a picture when you get a chance.

[AZCats]

Thanks! I'll post a picture as soon as I get it :)

[13IS250C]

Cool. Can't wait to see it.

[LEX-SV]

Drove another 2014 IS350 F-Sport yesterday. My local Lexus dealer had the official launch/small party to introduce the new IS. Another nice event with good snacks and beverages, plenty of hardcopy brochures and magazine review reprints.

[13IS250C]

I'm moving to California!!!

[LEX-SV]

I'm moving to California!!!

You already have the just right for Hollywood convertible.

[13IS250C]

Oh yeah....Lexie (that's her name) would blend right in on Rodeo Dr.

[LEX-SV]

Seeing more of the new ISx50's on the street, pretty easy to spot in traffic.

[LEX-SV]

In contrast (since I've driven new IS350's a couple of times), I drove a Mercedes CLA250 yesterday. Interesting car (considerably different than the IS being frd and turbo 4), probably going to be successful for Mercedes given the somewhat reasonable pricing.

[LEX-SV]

I want to see the Lexus RC coupe, when's that coming out?

[LEX-SV]

The red stands out.

[LEX-SV]

Survey says: Mixed reviews on the grill

[13IS250C]

That is a beautiful red.