TOYOTA lexus IS and BMW 3 Dilemma [MERGED]

**France08** · December 7th, 2010 03:44 AM

(Peoples opinions are different so please respect my post)

Hi! just want to share.
i just don't know why some people say that lexus is an overpriced toyota, in some instances people would say "dapat nag BMW kanalang"..
if thats the case then, for me toyota beats 3 series..

reasons why? first of all.. tinanung ko mga kakilala ko why they bought their bmw? ...out of 14 people i asked, 13 dun ang sagot ay "BMW - gwapo"
no offense sa ibang mga BMW owners, pero isn't it a bit biased...

i also had that dilemma.. but something in toyota lexus changed my mind...
BMW 3series: nung nagvisit ako sa casa ng bmw, may nakaupong 3 agents walang ginagawa yet it took 10 mins para lang mapansin ako. kala siguro hinde ako serious buyer. at the end parang atat na atat na ulit makipag chat yung agent sa mga kasama nia at ayaw pa kunin ung susi para makita ko ung unit sa likod nung casa.

TL: bago palang ako nakatapak sa loob nung casa may nag greet na saking agent and they took me seriously

CARS: tinignan ko mga PROS nung IS300 and 3 Series
BMW PROS:
touch screen display with TV
yung lang... medyo nakakabigla lang talga...

IS:
v6 engine
13 speakers
AC sa rear
6 in-dash player
smoother ride (than 3)
HID
great cruise control.
automatic memory seats
AC sa leather seats
better cargo space
rare car to see XD

in other words natambakan.

although medyo nakakaingit ung lcd but narealize ko for some safety reasons, a car is for driving and not watching

something i learned: DONT LOOK AT A CAR BY ITS BADGE, LOOK AT THE CAR ITSELF

if lexus is an over priced toyota.. then toyota wins my vote

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although maybe the next 3 series would destroy the IS, but for now.. IS wins

(Peoples opinions are different so please respect my post)

**France08** · December 7th, 2010 03:57 AM

REPOST
(Peoples opinions are different so please respect my post)

Hi! just want to share. 3m flat budget
i just don't know why some people say that lexus is an overpriced toyota, in some instances people would say "dapat nag BMW kanalang"..
if thats the case then, for me toyota beats 3 series..

reasons why? first of all.. tinanung ko mga kakilala ko why they bought their bmw? ...out of 14 people i asked, 13 dun ang sagot ay "BMW - gwapo"
no offense sa ibang mga BMW owners, pero isn't it a bit biased...

i also had that dilemma.. but something in toyota lexus changed my mind...
BMW 3series: nung nagvisit ako sa casa ng bmw, may nakaupong 3 agents walang ginagawa yet it took 10 mins para lang mapansin ako. kala siguro hinde ako serious buyer. at the end parang atat na atat na ulit makipag chat yung agent sa mga kasama nia at ayaw pa kunin ung susi para makita ko ung unit sa likod nung casa.

TL: bago palang ako nakatapak sa loob nung casa may nag greet na saking agent and they took me seriously

CARS: tinignan ko mga PROS nung IS300 and 3 Series
BMW PROS:
touch screen display with TV
yung lang... medyo nakakabigla lang talga...

IS:
v6 engine
13 speakers
AC sa rear
6 in-dash player
smoother ride (than 3)
HID
great cruise control.
automatic memory seats
AC sa leather seats
better cargo space
rare car to see XD

in other words natambakan.

although medyo nakakaingit ung lcd but narealize ko for some safety reasons, a car is for driving and not watching

something i learned: DONT LOOK AT A CAR BY ITS BADGE, LOOK AT THE CAR ITSELF

if lexus is an over priced toyota.. then toyota wins my vote

__________________________________________
although maybe the next 3 series would destroy the IS, but for now.. IS wins

(Peoples opinions are different so please respect my post)

**foresterx** · December 7th, 2010 09:44 AM

wait 3 series dito sa philippines di pa HID and auto memory seats?

test drive both and see which would put a smile on your face, are you looking at the IS350 or IS250? IS300 kasi luma na yon, 350 and 250 ang bago. if IS350, i'd go with the lexus since i like the looks better than the 3 series and it has more features than the bmw your looking at.

**France08** · December 7th, 2010 10:19 AM

nope.. new 2010 model of LXS is IS300... with the day running LEDs and new front bumper...

i test drove the 3 series and is... how can you tell if its more fun to drive???
i drove the bmw and i felt all the road bumps...
i drove the IS and it was so smooth in the bumps..

XD i choose IS
never regretted it since even with a 3 series beside it XXXDDD

**AG4** · December 7th, 2010 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by France08

i test drove the 3 series and is... how can you tell if its more fun to drive???

You might need to test it on a racetrack or on winding roads (not advisiable here) to find that out. :lol:

If you're after comfort, might as well also check out the mid-size sedans which are roomier.

**France08** · December 7th, 2010 07:50 PM

if putting it to the limits is your definition of "fun to drive".. then buy an m3 or ISF.. not a 3 or IS..

**anonemus** · December 8th, 2010 08:43 AM

Guys, France already bought his IS. He's not asking if he made the best buy at 3M. Let him enjoy his new car

**ghosthunter** · December 7th, 2010 10:36 AM

Between the BMW 320d and Lexus IS300, I wouldn't choose either one.

For "slightly" over the price of the BMW 320d, I would choose the 2010 Volvo S60.

Article: http://www.motioncars.com/article.php?id=90

It is a much better car than the Lexus IS and BMW 3. For one thing, there is more space at the front AND back seats of the car. Equipped with AWD, it can very well on the road, even if the suspension is a bit softer for all out performance driving, it just means you will have a more comfy ride to your destination.

The T6 version has a turbocharged 3.0L 6cylinder engine producing over 300hp.

Added bonus are the safety aids including front radar which help in keeping you out of trouble.

**sachiel** · December 7th, 2010 11:07 AM

BMW's are overhyped and breaks down easily after 2 years. Same goes with Mercedes Benz. Audi is probably better than these 2. As for Lexus, I believe it is more reliable and cheaper right now cause of JPEPA. You can also ask for other users on reliability and maintenance costs since premium cars are a pain to maintain.

**foresterx** · December 7th, 2010 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by France08

yah i admit that LXS relies on its electronics... but whats the real meaning of fun to drive?

i test drove both and theres a lot of differences in road noise and ride comfort..
and honestly i didn't have any badge biases... but come to think of it those electronics are there for a reason...

turn off traction control and stability?
why would you even do that?<-------------- with all the accidents and traffic in manila

someday you'll have a family that you'll take in long drives etc etc etc
you would just hoped those "electronics" were in your car...

there are some people looking for performance, and being able to push the car to it's limits is one factor in "fun to drive". i think your looking for comfort and not the fun factor so the IS is for you.

Originally Posted by sachiel

BMW's are overhyped and breaks down easily after 2 years. Same goes with Mercedes Benz. Audi is probably better than these 2. As for Lexus, I believe it is more reliable and cheaper right now cause of JPEPA. You can also ask for other users on reliability and maintenance costs since premium cars are a pain to maintain.

have you ever owned a bmw, mb or an audi? or did you just read that on a magazine and internet?