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Not a Porsche 922, and that's a good thing
BCWatty, 11/03/2023
2023 Lexus IS 500
I have been driving for nearly 50 years and have owned 53 vehicles. I have been a car enthusiast and have, therefore, not considered Lexus since "fun to drive" is at the top of my list. I finally ordered and obtained a Porsche 911 C2 18 months ago - it had always been my dream car and I took delivery at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. It is a beautiful and highly capable … car, too capable for the likes of me. I had to drive it hard and fast to really enjoy it at criminal speeds. The transmission was telepathic when driven hard.
Having invested such funds in a "toy" however, which I could not reasonably enjoy, weighed on me and I traded it for a Toyota GR86 while awaiting an allocation for a BMW M2 with manual transmission, which I thought would be more engaging than the 922 due to the manual. While awaiting the allocation, however, I found I really enjoyed the GR86 for 1/2 the price and it scratched my manual transmission itch. Since I am relatively old and creaky, I found that car was just too small and too uncomfortable.
Since I am nearing retirement, I discerned I needed a car which I could trust when outside of the warranty period and that caused me to consider a Lexus and the IS 500. Since Hendrick in Charlotte does charge over MSRP when taking into account the few thousands of dollars of no-choice, no value add-ons like nitrogen, paint protection (not PPF), and such, I shopped the internet and found a new one in the South Florida for $$$$ of savings over local.
I like this vehicle is a stealth performance car. It is comfortable, it is fast, it is beautiful, and it has a reasonable amount of utility. I like having buttons instead of having to dive into menus to operate the car - my wife's Tesla MYP is faster but MUCH less comfortable, and a hassle to adjust any setting. I am not going to track this car, so NOT being a full "F" is a benefit, not a detriment. It is fun, and everything is where it is supposed to be. I do like the sound of the engine, too.
The eternal lament of, "they don't make 'em like they use to" is cured by this car - and that is for the better. I do not want or need a huge digital display. What same may deem "dated" is deemed "classic" to the likes of me. A fun, stealth car at 1/2 price of a 911! I can still run the Tail Of The Dragon in it, without holding up anyone. I have been through a bunch of cars, but now need a car to last beyond the warranty period. I think this may be a keeper. I am glad Lexus still gives the enthusiast this option. For now, they DO make 'em like they used to.
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