lexus IS 250

rmyfrm SG

I am truely surprised by the number of intelligent posts here in this thread; usually the bulk on sgforums are pretty much pointless and not worth responding to.

The new C Class is an absolute beauty; if you notice the way MB is moving, they are targeting the emerging market of young professionals. With an aging population throughout the world in developed countries, the new category of premium car buyers are the well educated and very well heeled young executives/professionals.

You shouldn't worry about the C class being like your dad's car Wink they share the logo but the design of the car is so radically different to what is conventionally recognisable as a MB that any stigma that people have of it will disperse.

With regards BM, BM is known for very poor aftersales care if you didn't buy a 5/6/7/z series from them. Lexus on the other hand has been known to take care of all their customers. The reason why many lexus buyers very often return is because the perks of driving a Lexus are immense.

My parent used to drive a Lexus but changed to a luxury european manufacturer, not by choice, but simply because Lexus did not have a model that would fit in with what was needed in the car.

I guess you should list down (and prioritise) what you are seeking in a car to help make an informed decision that you will not regret.

Don't buy a Mark X simply because it's the most value for money feature wise. Owning a car is a luxury in Singapore, and if you are going to pamper yourself with one, you should obviously truely enjoy your purchase. Don't regret your buy and sell it 2 years down the road and absorb the bulk of the depreciation.

Note also the different warranty/service packages; Lexus is known to be slightly flexible on this and your agent can look after you there.

rmyfrm SG

Completely agree.

A_vErY_pOoR_gUy SG

1) If you want a fast car buy an evo or wrx with the money u used for IS250! and yes. 325 is comparable to IS250. In my opinion, 323 and 320 are for people buying the badge rather than the car. But this what branding can do. bring the emotions.

3) Why smoked someone that is obviusly slower than you. You would want want someone in a marx X to smoke you or rather u cant outsmoke since both sld be abt the same. Like in yr case, there are reason why u chose is250 over mark x but there are reason why poeple chose bmw 3 over is250.

jeje008 SG

Haha I did't really mean that I want to smoke these cars la. Just that in my opinion, I feel that 323 owners and C-class owners had paid much more for a drive that is not deserving for their price, and a much lower spec than the IS250. So everytime I see one on the road, I go like "stoopid. buy 323" (320 lagi worse).

But looking back at it, I do very much agree with you that if the car brings the emotions, then that is the car for you. Just like I would pay $30k more over the Mark X, there are people who are willing to pay $30k more for a BMW 323 or 320 despite being a lesser car. Sometimes it's not just the specs that counts for all la. Totally agree with you.

jeje008 SG

Oh I just realised, the IS250 is not just a higher spec than the BMW entry-levels like 320 and 323. Its engine performance is even higher than the BMW 523! But of cos la, the 523 is just a de-tuned version of the more delicious 525.

cosmic_rides SG

just like you said, you might consider others stoopid when u buy a bimmer, others might do the same to you for buying a overpriced japanese car. no offence, i love lexus too but I personally think cars and their brands are a preference. people who by chery qq might be laughing at all of us for buying cars that are over $40k. imagine the $30k difference you paid for a lexus is good enough for a near full pay for their car... hehehe

s0ftdr|nk SG

can't agree more with you! what i think most important is that since i am willing to buy a car which is more than 100k, buy it happy, have no regrets!

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