UStifosi

Why are you comparing the 350 with an S4 or M3 as those cars cost over ten grand more?

Lexus took the the old IS300 and split the car in two directions. Pretty good strategy if you ask me.

As semi-automatic gearboxes become more refined (see the Audi DSG) you will see the phasing out completely of traditional manuals. Semi-auto's have the best of both worlds and that's what the buying public want...an full auto in traffic and manual at the track.

jfuller,

Which dealer gave you the $34k quote???

That's basically the combo I'm looking for:

250IS AWD

w/ luxury

w/ nav (maybe, if the price is right)

Most dealers around DC are offering between $2k and $3k+ off MSRP.