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my IS has the polished chrome 18's and the brake dust drives me crazy. I was hoping it would reduce as the car / pads continue to get broken in, but I don't think that's going to be the case. <_<

I just picked up my 350 on Tuesday. XM or Sirius isn't available through my dealer at this time, I did however get an estimated price for parts and labor....I hope you all are sitting down. I was quoted $1100-$1200 :o it's not worth it for me, they also said it would be installed in the rear window.

for what it's worth...you can also write off the interest you pay on your equity loan...so in essence you'd be writing off your complete car payment. So for tax purposes it makes sense. As far as the statement about your equity line and losing your house. If you lost your job and couldn't pay for your home, you sell it. When you sell it, all liens would be payed off, including your equity line. So, if this were to happen, you'd sell your home and your car would be payed for in the process. The only negative side would be losing that 40+k cost of your car in equity. HTH!

Sure there's a litle delay, it's not a Ferrari SMG. However there's a delay when you shift on a manual gearbox as well, except the driver's causing it. The IS box is actually pretty darn fast. Personally after thinking the paddles were a good idea, since I got my 350 I find myself using the stick more than the paddles. Or just leaving it on auto with ECT in PWR mode. The way I've described it to friends, in standard mode the car feels like a (fast) Camry, in ECT-PWR it turns into a psycho! I just got mine on Tuesday night....haven't tried the PWR mode yet...sounds like a good time :o

I ordered blue onyx...the dealer called yesterday and said they're phasing out the blue onyx throughout the western region, so my second choice was Matador Red with cashmere and it is scheduled to arrive on Jan 16. I didn't do the G-spyder rims, just the base rims in chrome...I think it'll look pretty sharp :(

I got mine ordered with everything, minus the Levinson sound and with polished chrome wheels for $41K on the nose...for what it's worth

These were the 2 cars I was interested in when I made my purchase. The Lexus obviously won because of a few reasons. There is no denying BMW's feel and drive, it is superb. For me, the Lexus was simply more comfortable and "fit" my needs better. I like the reliability factor involved with the Lex and have heard nothing but praise on their service. All of the 330's I drove had the "sport package" on them and they were simply uncomfortable. The 350 is where it's at.

I ordered a new 350 on Tuesday, my salesperson contacted me yesterday and told me about the rear "lip"...I haven't seen in, but he compared it to the one on the GS, I guess I'll know more when my car arrives.