Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:19:46 -0400 From: "Liam & Nicole Sheehan" <nsheehannopsamed.net> Subject: Re: Has anyone considered an IS300 instead of a new 9-3SE?
I was quoted $32,700 today for an IS300 with leather, sunroof, limited slip, heated seats.....those are the only options. I do agree it look japenese and am still deciding on a 9-3SE or the IS300. "bob" <rjmaurinopsamimenet.com> wrote in message news:ppQz5.1806$kg6.235104nopsam.uswest.net... > > Liam & Nicole Sheehan wrote in message <8qo5nj$frp$1nopsamnews.rcn.net>... > >I thought the same way you guys did until I drove one. Formula 1 shifting > >on steering wheel, 17" wheels and tires standard, 215 HP, 6 disc changer, > >ALL standard no cost options and its cheaper than a 9-3 SE. > > > >I love SAABs and will probably keep mine for a commuter car but never > >dreamed I would be interested in a Lexus until I sat in it and test drove. > > > >Drive one then get back to me. > > > And the 6-CD changer is in the dash. This is about $1,100 retail just for > the CD changer. The only problems that I have with the car are (1) rear > wheel drive, (2) it can be $35k (34,680 MSRP) with leather, moon roof, > heated seats, etc., and (3) it just looks japanese. > > I will be buying a new car w/i 6 months (approx.), and I'm going to compare > and drive the Viggen (which is 38k on paper but can be had for 35k or even > less), the IS 300, a Volvo (S60?), an Audi (A4?), and a Mercedes. The Lexus > is definitely a worthwhile consideration. > >
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