bozer

Try this for me. Use iTunes and create a playlist. Right click the playlist and then burn it. Does that work?

I ended up buying a brand new 07 GS350. Since I dont have XM will I still have the sharkfin on mine?

Well I guess thats a good point. Does anyone know if the CD player plays MP3 CDS? What about DVDs that have mp3's on them?

What's Vdim (sorry Im a car newb)

Whats the differences between the two?

Is there really a cassette deck in the GS ? That sucks

Bozer - this thread really has me thinking now.

Also, I've found an 06 GS300 with about 15K miles for about 37K.

I found an 06 GS300 AWD with 11,800 miles and they were asking $45K

I researched through KBB and found I could most likely get them down to $42K

It had been sitting for 2 months when I found it, but it's now sold. :(

Hmmm what site do you use to find them? I see you're from Massachusetts, so you're not that far from me in NYC. Go on Autrader and try 200 miles from home maybe?

Can anyone point me to some images showing the 07 G35 compared to the 06? I cant seem to find any 07 images that seem different then the 06 version.

Post some pics!

Interesting. I am going to try to get an 06 GS300 with about 10-15K miles for around 35K.

Whats the noticeable differences between the 06 and 07 GS. If I got a 06 GS would you be able to tell it wasnt an 07 if I drove by you?

Bozer - this thread really has me thinking now.

As badly as I want the IS to fit my needs, it just doesn't do it.

I'm very, very close to a purchase, and it's looking like an 07 G35x - fully loaded for almost 40K.

After reading this thread, I also started looked at 06 AWD GS300s.

I found one with 11,500 miles and they're asking $45k.

KBB finds this car should be about $42k, and I know I may be able to work with them, being used and all.

I've got my apointment to drive the G35x on the 16th, and I just may have to swing into Lexus for an 06 GS drive as well.

It took a full year, but I've come full circle.

Lexus is once again in my sights!

:D

Scott, sounds like you're in the same boat as me.

I havent driven any of these cars (drove a GS once about 10 years ago and loved it). Let us know how the G35 turns out. I heard the 07 model is a lot different. I dont know much about cars though so I could be wrong. Whats interesting is how you can get a fully loaded G35 for less then 40K.

Also, I've found an 06 GS300 with about 15K miles for about 37K.

What kind of deal you get on it? Im looking to get the same thing. Looks hawt ;)

dont worry, if those are gone by then, there will be more. and if they're not, the dealers will want to get rid of them for even cheaper. lmao

I called Geico today just to see how much my insurance will skyrocket going from the 04 accord to either the IS350 or the Gs300. Apparently my insuarance will somehow stay around $900 per 6 months. Not bad... God I can almost taste it now.

God I just wish my stupid lease was up already. I dont want to pay two sets of insurance right now. Theres two or three GS's for sale on autotrader right now for about $30-35K with about 10-15Kmiles.

Thats an interesting idea. I do own a home and me and my wife's credit is excellent. We have 10K cash to put down and we're turning in a leased Honda Accord (3yr lease) that has 12,000 miles on it only.

I wonder if I go that route if I could actually fanagle a brand new GS instead.

One more question...

After you get your lexus, how long until the awesome feeling wears off and its just another car?

Good point about the taxes and registration fees. You dont think it will be possible to pull it off though, going in there with 10K downpayment?

$35,705 [1] is the MSRP for the IS 350 at Lexus's site

Heh,, thats the exact car I've been looking at. I've got until April till my accord Lease is up unfortunately. I doubt this will still be around by then =(

Might be a dumb question, but do you guys think I could fanagle an 06 GS300? I've always wanted a GS to be honest. I was looking around and I seen a 15Kmiles GS300 for about 37K on Autotrader. Whats the differences between the GS300/350/430?

Thanks all

Might be a dumb question, but do you guys think I could fanagle an 06 GS300? I've always wanted a GS to be honest. I was looking around and I seen a 15Kmiles GS300 for about 37K on Autotrader. Whats the differences between the GS300/350/430?

Thanks all

Check out the retail and invoice prices in this post.

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=34315

Pick what you want to get and then try go buy as close to invoice as possible.

This is quite helpful. Thank you.

What would you guys do? I've got about 10K to put down and I'd like to not spend more then 35K total. I plan to finance. Is it possible to get a IS350 with one of the packages for that price? I currently own an 04 Accord that does 240hp, so I'd really like to bump it up to the IS350. I feel like the 250 will feel slower then my Accord. Any thoughts?