My Lexus

[cawimmer430]

You could have bought a 1974 Dodge Monaco or 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and you bought a gussied-up Toyota Camry!?!? WHAT!?!?!  


Congrats! Not my cup of tea but as long as you're happy with it.  

[Cookie Monster]

Nice! I thought those were Wizard's pics at first.

Extremely clean, though.

[Atomic]

I would like to know what they used to stream clean the carpeting. Man! With 125,000 or so miles, I am stunned at how spot free it is, especially the lighter portion. The previous owner must be proud to know someone equally as caring for the car had purchased it.  

My parents learned of a newly married couple buying a low mileage Accord EX sedan they traded in and even sent a baby gift after the birth of their first child. Ironically, they lived close by and could not afford a new car. My parents were awesome and also enjoyed their vehicles almost the way we do as enthusiasts at 'Spin. BTW: The family still gives the Acura and Honda dealers permission to have any serious buyer inquire about the cars we trade.

[CALL_911]

Why didn't you get a GS300?

[giant_mtb]

I would like to know what they used to stream clean the carpeting. Man! With 125,000 or so miles, I am stunned at how spot free it is, especially the lighter portion. The previous owner must be proud to know someone equally as caring for the car had purchased it.  

My parents learned of a newly married couple buying a low mileage Accord EX sedan they traded in and even sent a baby gift after the birth of their first child. Ironically, they lived close by and could not afford a new car. My parents were awesome and also enjoyed their vehicles almost the way we do as enthusiasts at 'Spin. BTW: The family still gives the Acura and Honda dealers permission to have any serious buyer inquire about the cars we trade.

Judging by the condition of the wheels and paint, I'd wager this car was very well taken care of throughout its life, lending to the cleanliness of the carpets.  Otherwise, this is what they used:



Sweet car, Clay.  Keep it clean!  Looks fricken great. 

[CJ]

Why didn't you get a GS300?

I didn't want one.

[Secret Chimp]

I think you are currently the only person on the board who could flex a Lexus from Long Beach to Texas.

[CALL_911]

I think you are currently the only person on the board who could flex a Lexus from Long Beach to Texas.

[Secret Chimp]

man the production on this song is good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Z-7-ox_s0

[Raza]

$7,500 out the door.

At least you didn't pay the $10,000 asking price.  But damn, $7500 still seems like a lot of money for a car that's almost as old as you are and has 125,000 miles. 

[2o6]

At least you didn't pay the $10,000 asking price.  But damn, $7500 still seems like a lot of money for a car that's almost as old as you are and has 125,000 miles.  

It does, doesn't it? My car is seven years newer and had 50K fewer miles when I bought it. And I paid (slightly) less and still got a car from the same trusted name as he did (Toyota).

[CJ]

At least you didn't pay the $10,000 asking price.  But damn, $7500 still seems like a lot of money for a car that's almost as old as you are and has 125,000 miles. 

This is a different car. The one that's $10k is still for sale. They were asking $7,500 for this car, which I thought was totally fair. I said $7,500 out the door and they had no problem with that.

[Raza]

This is a different car. The one that's $10k is still for sale. They were asking $7,500 for this car, which I thought was totally fair. I said $7,500 out the door and they had no problem with that.

If you're good with it, then I'm happy for you.  You and I clearly had different criteria for our cars.   

[CJ]

If you're good with it, then I'm happy for you.  You and I clearly had different criteria for our cars.   

You also had the means for a much more expensive car.

[Raza]

You also had the means for a much more expensive car.

Still, you were looking for something comfortable and practical and I was looking for quite the opposite. 

[CJ]

Still, you were looking for something comfortable and practical and I was looking for quite the opposite. 

Indeed.

[68_427]

It does, doesn't it? My car is seven years newer and had 50K fewer miles when I bought it. And I paid (slightly) less and still got a car from the same trusted name as he did (Toyota).

I'd take the Lexus everyday over a Yaris.

[2o6]

I'd take the Lexus everyday over a Yaris.

Seems like everyone on this forum is on their cycle.

[2o6]

Flame war ensuing, nice car.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Seems like everyone on this forum is on their cycle.

I haven't ridden the Harley in at least two weeks.

[2o6]

I haven't ridden the Harley in at least two weeks.

Two weeks....28 days.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Two weeks....28 days.

17 days

[Cookie Monster]

I'd take the Lexus everyday over a Yaris.

I think I'd have Kevin's Yaris.

[nickdrinkwater]

Nice car but that's a lot of money for a car that old (IMO).  Congrats!

[SVT666]

Too expensive?  It's a Lexus,  not a Civic.

[cawimmer430]

I didn't want one.

1981 Dodge Diplomat?

[CJ]

So far so good with the car.  It's nice having confidence in your car.

[cawimmer430]

So far so good with the car.  It's nice having confidence in your car.

I always worry about breaking down in the middle of nowhere or my cup holders breaking every single time I drive my non-Japanese car. 

[CALL_911]

In all seriousness, haven't you actually had a number of breakdowns in your 1er?

[cawimmer430]

In all seriousness, haven't you actually had a number of breakdowns in your 1er?

I've never had a breakdown with the 1er.

I've had two ignition coil issues that came up when I started the car and were thankfully replaced by BMW Mobile Service within hours.

And I've had my steering column replaced, which is a common issue with E87s especially the 116i/118i models. The car was in the shop for two days during this time.