After much soul searching and much Bud Light, I think I have made a decision. ???
1. It was between the IS 350 and the new G37. The G had a more visual impact, but the quality didn't come up to the level of the IS. Pricewise, they were about even.
2. The major problem was the Lexus policy of configuring their models to somewhat specific localities.
This meant that in order to get the car with the toys I needed (wanted), I would have to order it from the factory. This would result in an approximate four month wait.
The internet sales people did not appear to be too anxious to go the factory route, and they hinted broadly that I would have to pay MSRP. (2008 model will be $200 more for the base price)
They were really pushing closeouts of the 2007's.
I was planning for the following options:
Sport Package $3695/$2956
NV Package $2550/$2168
Color Black on Black
For moral support, what do you guys think?
P.S. Are the paddle shifters standard equipment? I can't find them anywhere.