IntegralOfTan

Hi,

I am looking to buy an IS350 within this year. Can someone tell me what is the best deal you can get OTD price in the bay area. Also tell me what option are you getting.

Thanks

I checked out a few places around the bay area, Putnam, Coliseum, Pleasanton, Concord...and was pretty disappointed. Couldn't get them to lower the price and weren't much selections to choose from either. So I decided to drive down to LA and went to Longo and Glendale. Longo was not accomadating about lowering. Then there was Glendale-friendly service, large selections, and they took down 3000 immediately! It was my first time buying a vehicle and they did everything to help me. Nevertheless, I noticed that both places I've gone in So-Cal had better deals than the 4 places in the bay area.

Got my IS350 a month ago. I park outside and the car has been a bit dirty. Without thinking, I selected "yes" to the car wash offer from the Shell station. The next day, I realized that the coating is pretty much scartched! Lots of scratches, especially the hood. The color is SGM so its not that much visible. Am I F*%ed? Or are they anti-scartch applicants for this? Is it worth repainting?

Are the scratches that deep to need a repaint? The clear coat on the IS is really soft and scratches very easily, but most will probably plish out with a swirl buster polish like the one marketed by Sonus. You'll need a polisher though..Porter Cable or better...have a look at the Autopia site.

Wow thanks! I'll check it out. Nope, the scratches are not that deep, just the surface of the clear coat. Hopefully I won't F up when I polish it...

Yes, I was wondering about this too and asked the dealer, who had no idea of how to figure this out. Eventually, I found the needle on the lower left hand side below the odometer. There are two trip options.

Got my IS350 a month ago. I park outside and the car has been a bit dirty. Without thinking, I selected "yes" to the car wash offer from the Shell station. The next day, I realized that the coating is pretty much scartched! Lots of scratches, especially the hood. The color is SGM so its not that much visible. Am I F*%ed? Or are they anti-scartch applicants for this? Is it worth repainting?

I average about 20 mpg. I think there is something wrong with your engine. Take it to another dealer to get it tested.

Thanks for the input! I ended up getting the luxury package with the navi/mark levinson. It is a sweet ride! Although, I question the transmission; begins to rev up to more than 3000 rpm while going downhill? didn't happen in the other cars I've driven. Nonetheless, very smooth.

Thanks for the input guys. I have decided on the sports package with navi/levinson. Wish I can get clear bra for free!

I am going to get an IS350 this weekend. I want the Navi and Mark Levinson. Would just like an input and what package did other IS owners got with the options I want. Have been debating whether to just get them as add-ons or package. Just want to see what most people get as well. Any suggestion and info is greatly appreciated. Thanks!