Lebowski's New Car Thread

[Lebowski]

You haven't really given a solid reason why a Saab or Lincoln is not for you.  Stereotypes?

Personal preference.  

[Raghavan]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.  It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

[cozmik]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.  It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

[mazda6er]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.? It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

Last time I checked, it wasn't ugly either!  :o  :angry:  

[mazda6er]

Lebowski, if you're interested in saving money, why not consider the IS250? No more "underpowered" than the TSX and just as loaded, plus the added benefits of RWD and Lexus quality/resale. Not to mention it's available with a manual that way.

[BMWDave]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.? It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

Last time I checked, it wasn't ugly either!  :o  :angry:

Disregard him  

[mazda6er]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.? It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

Last time I checked, it wasn't ugly either!  :o  :angry:

Disregard him

Oh, I know, I was just joking. Rag talking about cars is like a homo telling dudes how to pick up women.    

[BMWDave]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.? It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

Last time I checked, it wasn't ugly either!  :o  :angry:

Disregard him

Oh, I know, I was just joking. Rag talking about cars is like a homo telling dudes how to pick up women.  

 

[Catman]

Lebowski, if you're interested in saving money, why not consider the IS250? No more "underpowered" than the TSX and just as loaded, plus the added benefits of RWD and Lexus quality/resale. Not to mention it's available with a manual that way.

I totally agree with that suggestion.  From what I've read performance is pretty good and the weight bias is probably better.

[mazda6er]

Lebowski, if you're interested in saving money, why not consider the IS250? No more "underpowered" than the TSX and just as loaded, plus the added benefits of RWD and Lexus quality/resale. Not to mention it's available with a manual that way.

I totally agree with that suggestion.  From what I've read performance is pretty good and the weight bias is probably better.

 Oh, yeah and 1 more thing....VENTILATED SEATS. Those'll come in mighty handy for a Floridian.

[footoflead]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.? It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

Last time I checked, it wasn't ugly either!  :o  :angry:

You tell 'em  mark :angry:





 

[850CSi]

If he's going to consider the IS250 he should probably consider the 325i rather than the 330i as well...

[ifcar]

Lebowski, if you're interested in saving money, why not consider the IS250? No more "underpowered" than the TSX and just as loaded, plus the added benefits of RWD and Lexus quality/resale. Not to mention it's available with a manual that way.

The TSX is still much cheaper, fully loaded for over $1,500 under the base price of the IS250.

[mazda6er]

If he's going to consider the IS250 he should probably consider the 325i rather than the 330i as well...

That's true.

Also, on the IS250, I'm not sure if it's possible to get one with NAV, unless it has AWD for some reason. So that may throw a wrench in the plans if you were to consider it. Not that AWD is a bad thing, but it adds to the cost and you probably don't need it. Stupid option packages.  <_<

[Lebowski]

Go for a fully loaded Mazdaspeed 6.? It comes with a ton of luxury features, and is by no means as harsh as an STi or Evo.

But it also comes with ugly ass styling and FWD, which he doesn't want.

Last check the Mazdaspeed6 was going to be AWD

Last time I checked, it wasn't ugly either!  :o  :angry:

Disregard him

LOL

[TBR]

If he's going to consider the IS250 he should probably consider the 325i rather than the 330i as well...

That's true.

Also, on the IS250, I'm not sure if it's possible to get one with NAV, unless it has AWD for some reason. So that may throw a wrench in the plans if you were to consider it. Not that AWD is a bad thing, but it adds to the cost and you probably don't need it. Stupid option packages.  <_<

Isn't the AWD model also auto only?

[mazda6er]

If he's going to consider the IS250 he should probably consider the 325i rather than the 330i as well...

That's true.

Also, on the IS250, I'm not sure if it's possible to get one with NAV, unless it has AWD for some reason. So that may throw a wrench in the plans if you were to consider it. Not that AWD is a bad thing, but it adds to the cost and you probably don't need it. Stupid option packages.  <_<

Isn't the AWD model also auto only?

Erm, yeah, I forgot about that.  

Well that settles it Lebowski, no NAV for you!    

[Lebowski]

IS250 RWD comes out to $31,300 w/ 18 in wheels and summer tires.  Doesn't include Nav.  I guess it's worth a look, similar to the TSX in that it's a good choice near the low end of my price range.

[850CSi]

You can get an IS250 RWD with Nav for around $34K. A 325i would come out to around $1-2K more (w/ iDrive + Nav)

[mazda6er]

You can get an IS250 RWD with Nav for around $34K. A 325i would come out to around $1-2K more (w/ iDrive + Nav)

How are you getting the IS250 RWD w/NAV? It's not possible according to the Lexus site. At least, I don't think it is.

link

[850CSi]

You can get an IS250 RWD with Nav for around $34K. A 325i would come out to around $1-2K more (w/ iDrive + Nav)

How are you getting the IS250 RWD w/NAV? It's not possible according to the Lexus site. At least, I don't think it is.

It was possible for me... just build one.

[TBR]

It will let me build a IS250 6MT with nav, but the sticker comes to $38,895, hardly a roaring value especially considering its relatively low hp numbers (granted, the A4 2.0t has less power, but its numbers far exceed what you would think considering its specifications, even a Quattro model should be able to outrun an IS250).

[mazda6er]

This must have something to do with our zip codes. Availability of certain model types must vary according to that, I guess. This is what I get for choices: link

no nav, and impossible to make it $38K like Tim did.

[850CSi]

Yeah, tim... How'd you get 38K?

I got 34...

[850CSi]

Lebowski, you really should consider the IS250.

But it IS a bit slow considering you can get even a 325i for similar money (not to mention TL, G35, etc.).

[TBR]

The only option package they had with nav in it:

Navigation System/Mark Levinson? Premium Audio System Package with Additional Options         $8,315.00
Navigation System/Mark Levinson? Premium Audio System Package includes Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System with backup camera and Bluetooth? technology, Mark Levinson 14-speaker 300-watt Premium Surround Sound Audio System with 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single feed, six-disc CD/DVD auto-changer.
Additional Options:
-     Sport Package
-     Intuitive Parking Assist
-     Headlamp washers

[MrH]

Toyota has the most screwed up options and packaging by region ever.  Trying to get a new Tacoma when they first came out for my dad with everything he wanted was a nightmare.  Took a few hours with the dealership just trying to make sense of it all.  I think we actually got one from another region in the end.

So what about the Mazdaspeed6, Lebowski?

[Lebowski]

It will let me build a IS250 6MT with nav, but the sticker comes to $38,895, hardly a roaring value especially considering its relatively low hp numbers (granted, the A4 2.0t has less power, but its numbers far exceed what you would think considering its specifications, even a Quattro model should be able to outrun an IS250).

I think you're looking at an IS350.

EDIT:  Maybe not, if it's got all that Mark Levinson crap that drives the price up.

[Lebowski]

Wow, if this is because of zip codes, that's retarded.  These are HUGE differences.

[Lebowski]

Toyota has the most screwed up options and packaging by region ever.  Trying to get a new Tacoma when they first came out for my dad with everything he wanted was a nightmare.  Took a few hours with the dealership just trying to make sense of it all.  I think we actually got one from another region in the end.

So what about the Mazdaspeed6, Lebowski?

Eh, I don't love the Mazda 6.