SF - New Lexus IS Convertible - Page 3

**suited** · March 16th, 2009, 11:01 AM

I'm not a fan of any two door convertible made by BMW or Lexus. I do like the SL series.

**gnatty8** · March 16th, 2009, 12:40 PM

So Fran, gonna buy this one? I must say, if I had to have a Japanese car, I'd probably pick the Lexus, but I have never even been remotely tempted to buy one..

**Artisan Fan** · March 16th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnatty8

So Fran, gonna buy this one? I must say, if I had to have a Japanese car, I'd probably pick the Lexus, but I have never even been remotely tempted to buy one..

No, I like the new Porsche Cayman best of all.

**gnatty8** · March 16th, 2009, 05:55 PM

^ Uh, I think he's talking to you Fran..

**Artisan Fan** · March 16th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnatty8

^ Uh, I think he's talking to you Fran..

Wha???

**greg_atlanta** · March 20th, 2009, 10:26 AM

The fat rear end makes it look like a Pontiac G6.

**Artisan Fan** · March 20th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Went to the Atlanta auto show the other day and the car looks very nice in person but I think the rear is a bit heavy since it has to hide the collapsable roof. Otherwise a cool design.

**TylerDurden** · March 21st, 2009, 01:03 PM

I'd rather have a BMW 1 series with the twin turbo or an M3, I think they look better.

**Zinn** · March 27th, 2009, 11:40 AM

I don't think it looks so bad. With that said, I will also be taking a good look at the Infiniti G37 vert.

**Artisan Fan** · March 27th, 2009, 01:47 PM

The 1 Series is nice but has too much of a bathtub shape for my tastes. I do like the new G37s I have seen. I find Infinity's color selection a bit off though.

**gnatty8** · March 27th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

The 1 Series is nice but has too much of a bathtub shape for my tastes. I do like the new G37s I have seen. I find Infinity's color selection a bit off though.

I actually like the 1-series verts. As much as I hate to admit it, I did prefer the soft top on the M3, which is main reason I did not buy a convertible..

**Master-Classter** · March 30th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pennglock

Something a little too Miata-like about the rear.

I thought it looked a bit like a Lincoln MKZ (rear)

**Artisan Fan** · March 30th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Gnatty,

That's a good photo but it still looks like a bathtub to my eyes. The new M Series is really cool however.

**gnatty8** · March 31st, 2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

Gnatty,

That's a good photo but it still looks like a bathtub to my eyes. The new M Series is really cool however.

Yes, I would have to agree with you on that..

**JetBlast** · March 31st, 2009, 01:28 PM

The first think I thought of for some reason when I looked at the Lexus was "Pontiac".

March 16th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#31
suited Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Isles Beach Posts: 1,245	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible I'm not a fan of any two door convertible made by BMW or Lexus. I do like the SL series.

March 16th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#32
gnatty8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Not in Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,912	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible So Fran, gonna buy this one? I must say, if I had to have a Japanese car, I'd probably pick the Lexus, but I have never even been remotely tempted to buy one..

March 16th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#34
gnatty8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Not in Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,912	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible ^ Uh, I think he's talking to you Fran..

March 20th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#36
greg_atlanta Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 747	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible The fat rear end makes it look like a Pontiac G6.

March 20th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#37
Artisan Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 20,620	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible Went to the Atlanta auto show the other day and the car looks very nice in person but I think the rear is a bit heavy since it has to hide the collapsable roof. Otherwise a cool design.

March 21st, 2009, 01:03 PM	#38
TylerDurden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Posts: 290	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible I'd rather have a BMW 1 series with the twin turbo or an M3, I think they look better.

March 27th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#39
Zinn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible I don't think it looks so bad. With that said, I will also be taking a good look at the Infiniti G37 vert.

March 27th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#40
Artisan Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 20,620	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible The 1 Series is nice but has too much of a bathtub shape for my tastes. I do like the new G37s I have seen. I find Infinity's color selection a bit off though.

March 30th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#43
Artisan Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 20,620	Re: New Lexus IS Convertible Gnatty, That's a good photo but it still looks like a bathtub to my eyes. The new M Series is really cool however.

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