[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Automall Fremont, with a vietnamese guy Vi Quach. It's a German built, I told him I wanted German built when I was putting in my order. Placed it back on August 27th. u?

I placed my order at Stevens Creek BMW. First I went to Fremont BMW since we leased our 128i there, and it's 5 mins from my house, but the deal they have offered us was terrible. 13' 328i MSRP 49K $550 a month with 4k down. I was like we can lease a 335i with that price. Went to the SC BMW a week after got a deal for BMW 335i M sport MSRP 55K $570 amonth with 4k down. Mine is SA built! no open slot for Germany, and Plus Me and Wife wants to have it before our current lease ends.

I ordered at 9/15, now it's at port waitting for a ship. How about urs??

What's ur config?? AT??MT? COLOR?

[UhhItsANT]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

I placed my order at Stevens Creek BMW. First I went to Fremont BMW since we leased our 128i there, and it's 5 mins from my house, but the deal they have offered us was terrible. 13' 328i MSRP 49K $550 a month with 4k down. I was like we can lease a 335i with that price. Went to the SC BMW a week after got a deal for BMW 335i M sport MSRP 55K $570 amonth with 4k down. Mine is SA built! no open slot for Germany, and Plus Me and Wife wants to have it before our current lease ends.

I ordered at 9/15, now it's at port waitting for a ship. How about urs??

What's ur config?? AT??MT? COLOR?

335i Sport Line, Sport Auto w/ paddles, Premium, Technology, HK, Rear Camera, Park Distance, Heated front seats, and its Mineral Grey. MSRP was 54-55... somewhere in the middle... haha..

Currently in production, i called BMW NA to check status it said estimate finish date is tomorrow

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

335i Sport Line, Sport Auto w/ paddles, Premium, Technology, HK, Rear Camera, Park Distance, Heated front seats, and its Mineral Grey. MSRP was 54-55... somewhere in the middle... haha..

Currently in production, i called BMW NA to check status it said estimate finish date is tomorrow

Our packages are pretty much the same beside the M sport and Heated seats.

[UhhItsANT]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

Our packages are pretty much the same beside the M sport and Heated seats.

Yeah, at first i was planning on the M-sport but then i wasnt really into the back of the msport. mainly wanted it just because of the blue.

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Yeah, at first i was planning on the M-sport but then i wasnt really into the back of the msport. mainly wanted it just because of the blue.

That's the exact reason why we get M sport.

[Tacoma]

Originally Posted by zeezz

IS350 is also due for a new design next year, so probably something to consider.

Concur. The current Lexus IS350 is based on a 7-year old platform, so it's not really a fair comparison. Lets wait until next year when the new IS comes out. It's rumoured to be based on the Scion FR-S platform that is getting rave reviews for it's handling. I expect the 2013 IS would be more of a challenge to the F30 than the one dating back to 2005.

[UhhItsANT]

Originally Posted by Tacoma

Concur. The current Lexus IS350 is based on a 7-year old platform, so it's not really a fair comparison. Lets wait until next year when the new IS comes out. It's rumoured to be based on the Scion FR-S platform that is getting rave reviews for it's handling. I expect the 2013 IS would be more of a challenge to the F30 than the one dating back to 2005.

2013 model is still the same body... i looked on there site earlier. so i guess 2014 you mean. hehe.

[JUSKIDN]

Ive had both and enjoyed both but this time the BMW was the tie breaker

[utenigma]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

I ordered at 9/15, now it's at port waitting for a ship. How about urs??

Mine's also SA built waiting on a ship - guess we'll be on the same boat, at least to Bremerhaven (I'm going to Brunswick GA from there according to the order sheet - Port Loc: SSIPOA)

Did some trolling on Walenius's website (the car shipping company) and I think we're going to be on the Asian Vision, departing 10/31 from Port Elizabeth, arriving in Bremerhaven 11/21. From there I'm on the Turandot getting to Georgia on 12/10.

If they ship yours to CA by boat (not truck it across country) then yours will probably leave Bremerhaven on 11/29 coming into Port Hueneme on 12/26 on the boat the Glorious Leader. When it ships your client advisor (dealer) can tell for certain - right now I'm just looking at the shipping schedules to see what makes sense.

[hans007]

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Yes it is really fast, but really heavy. But the shift do seem to lag a bit for me. Can't wait to see how quick the 335i sport auto is.

Btw how is the tsx? The new ones are kinda nice to me.

i know someone who has the new one. its nice if you like all the standard features and such. i checked it out when it came out, but its even slower than the original (unless you get the v6). not a fan of the grill either. the original one was fun and light and small, really fun for a fwd car.

if acura still made cars like that original one, i'd say they'd be doing better mindshare wise than they are now. i suppose i've moved on to well german cars but for what it is the TSX was nice. the new one lacks the sportiness and is just bigger (materials arent really better, and it kind of looks funny). so i am not sure who'd buy it, since the 2013 accord has a better engine and cost less and is about the same size. not like acura is prestige at all so it doesnt really have a market now

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by utenigma

Mine's also SA built waiting on a ship - guess we'll be on the same boat, at least to Bremerhaven (I'm going to Brunswick GA from there according to the order sheet - Port Loc: SSIPOA)

Did some trolling on Walenius's website (the car shipping company) and I think we're going to be on the Asian Vision, departing 10/31 from Port Elizabeth, arriving in Bremerhaven 11/21. From there I'm on the Turandot getting to Georgia on 12/10.

If they ship yours to CA by boat (not truck it across country) then yours will probably leave Bremerhaven on 11/29 coming into Port Hueneme on 12/26 on the boat the Glorious Leader. When it ships your client advisor (dealer) can tell for certain - right now I'm just looking at the shipping schedules to see what makes sense.

My car was loaded on the boat on 10/25/12, and I am not sure it's from WWL shipping company or not. The boat name is Dignity Ace. My car will be at Port Hueneme on 12/11 confirmed by my CA. Let me know if you are on the same boat.

[nsquared]

Originally Posted by BMWrules7

Do you want be with a hot babe that is incredibly fit and toned, with a long slender figure, a brilliant mind, complete with a monthly cycle where she goes inexplicably insane, only to mysteriously come back to her senses a few days later;

or;

Would you rather be with a mindless Real Doll(TM) that can't do anything more than give you artificial self gratification in complete silence---just like the Lexus?

[utenigma]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

My car was loaded on the boat on 10/25/12, and I am not sure it's from WWL shipping company or not. The boat name is Dignity Ace. My car will be at Port Hueneme on 12/11 confirmed by my CA. Let me know if you are on the same boat.

Yeah, she doesn't look like a WWL boat. Haven't heard yet if I've gotten on a boat yet - hope so

Looks like you're on the move though
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...date=lastknown

[jtuds]

Originally Posted by Snig

My wife just moved from a 2008 IS 250 6MT to a 2013 335i M Sport 6MT. She keeps asking me why I didn't have her make the switch to a BMW sooner. I just shoulder shrug.

She has been bitten by the mod bug and now wants the Hartge tune for the car!

wow...sweet wife. mine is the kind who buys the one she thinks is cute

[jtuds]

Originally Posted by sean10mm

Lexus is a Japanese Buick. I respect a lot of non BWM cars, but Lexus ain't one of them.

i'm sure this opinion comes from driving a lot of lexus vehicles...

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Performance wise, which is better? I ordered a 335i btw, in production now should receive in november or beg dec. I don't see a lot of them compared online. Lexus is 3.5L RWD 306hp.

No manual transmission. End of story.

[Tacoma]

Originally Posted by Tacoma

Concur. The current Lexus IS350 is based on a 7-year old platform, so it's not really a fair comparison. Lets wait until next year when the new IS comes out. It's rumoured to be based on the Scion FR-S platform that is getting rave reviews for it's handling. I expect the 2013 IS would be more of a challenge to the F30 than the one dating back to 2005.

My bad, you are correct. I meant the 2014 model, probably available Autumn of 2013.

[Tacoma]

Originally Posted by snowghost

No manual transmission. End of story.

That was my issue with the IS350 back in 2006. But today and tomorrow, less so since manual boxes are trending the way of the dodo bird (e.g., Porsche GT3 and next gen M5 will not offer manual). All my cars I've ever bought have been manuals but when cars with the new sequential boxes are faster and better fuel economy, I'm about 50/50 on whether my next car will be manaul... assuming it's even available as an option.

[TrueBlue12]

Lexus quality is excellent and the new IS will be a strong competitor to the 3 series i'm sure.

[J1n]

Quite a few of my mates have had a Lexus before and what I constantly hear the winge is in regards to that they are neither here nor there.

IMO I would say that if I were going for luxury (abit more classier interior and not too concerned about power) MB or Audi would fit this category. For abit more fun BMW

[pmc123]

Originally Posted by Tacoma

Concur. The current Lexus IS350 is based on a 7-year old platform, so it's not really a fair comparison. Lets wait until next year when the new IS comes out. It's rumoured to be based on the Scion FR-S platform that is getting rave reviews for it's handling. I expect the 2013 IS would be more of a challenge to the F30 than the one dating back to 2005.

The FR-S/BRZ is on the Subaru [s]Impreza[/s] Legacy platform. IMHO I don't think Lexus will use that platform for the next IS...

[bmwforme]

Originally Posted by pmc123

The FR-S/BRZ is on the Subaru [s]Impreza[/s] Legacy platform. IMHO I don't think Lexus will use that platform for the next IS...

Me neither, I spent a little bit of time on Club Lexus contemplating a 2008 IS350, (See Signature) and they all seem to think it will be very very similar to the new GS in production now..