Mitch
August 25, 2002, 2:12 pm
just took my dad to my lexus dealers to have a look at my car but it was locked in the garage because parts and services are not in til tuesday (lucky chris). i also took them some more money for the car.
while i was there dad was looking at the LS430. he sat in it but he thought it was ok nothing special. the guy there (kevin= top man) gave him the keys without my dad asking (top class customer service). so off we went he was insatntly impressed with the throttle response and engine noise, well lack of it. he also liked the feel of it handling wise. he was also amazed at the sat nav with its pin-point accuracy (his words).
as kevin was sitting in front me and my little bro was in the back, wow!! the center arm rest and control console was down. massaging seats that work harder and faster the more u press the button. air con cooled seats, heated seats, can control the stereo from the back. back seats move forwards and backwards. button control of rear blind. it was ace. drinks cooler box behind the armrest and cupholders in the armrest.
well we went back and we all got out impressed, even my dad who really loved the car. funny thing is he told kevin before he got in the car he is a mercedes man! he still is but is really considering the LS because of standard spec, engine response and general driving pleasure. he said if he doesnt fiind a bentley then it will be between a S class, CL600 and the LS430. But due to the brilliant customer services and how they talk to you like your a normal person and lack of 'were doing you a favour by letting you test drive this car' attitude he might be swayed over to the Lexus side of things.
Chris.S
August 25, 2002, 2:29 pm
[color=Blue]Just think this time next week your car will be sitting on your drive[/color]
Jimmy Ten Toes
August 25, 2002, 2:29 pm
I drove one at the open road event and was impressed too. I'm still a bit young for it at the mo, but in a few years!
Mitch
August 25, 2002, 4:16 pm
[quote][i]Originally posted by Chris Shipley[/i]
[color=Blue]Just think this time next week your car will be sitting on your drive[/color]
no it will be parked outside the eaton hotel in birmingham along with my admiring lady fans admiring it.............
Chris.S
August 25, 2002, 4:51 pm
[color=Blue]Oh sorry Mitch I forgot to tell you all your Lady fans won't be turning up,me and some of the other guys are taking them on a Lexus Meet[/color] :cool:
Mitch
August 25, 2002, 9:06 pm
[quote][i]Originally posted by Chris Shipley[/i]
[color=Blue]Oh sorry Mitch I forgot to tell you all your Lady fans won't be turning up,me and some of the other guys are taking them on a Lexus Meet[/color]
haha its ok mate i got plenty...........but i dont like sharing..................

:rolleyes:
Chris.S
August 25, 2002, 9:10 pm
[color=Blue]What time do you want it delivering Mitch ?
I take it I'm delivering it to your home address ![/color]
Steven
August 25, 2002, 9:14 pm
don't forget to pass my house on the way Chris so I can christen it

:lol:
Omly kidding Mitch... Can't wait to see the pics of the girls sitting in the car!
Chris.S
August 25, 2002, 9:16 pm
[quote][i]Originally posted by Steve[/i]
don't forget to pass my house on the way Chris so I can christen it

:lol:
Omly kidding Mitch... Can't wait to see the pics of the girls sitting in the car![/quote]
[color=Blue]Is that clothed or unclothed Steve ?

:rolleyes:
The girls that is [/color]

:o
Steven
August 25, 2002, 9:33 pm
well i want to see the qulaity of the skin in the car LOL
djanderso
August 25, 2002, 10:32 pm
The big LS really is something else. I also test drove it at the Open Road Event. We took turns about driving it and riding it in the back (massage et al), not the best looking car in it's class but certainly the nicest place to be.
I just wish some of the technology & gadgets would filter down to the IS. It's only when you've been in the GS and LS that you realise that the IS isn't really a luxury car in the true sense of the word. Simple things like his 'n hers heating controls, memory seats, electric steering column, automatic closing doors, etc. And the leather and plastics are far superior too. Did Lexus rush the IS out???
Mitch
August 25, 2002, 11:02 pm
chris- can you deliver it before 11.30am?? need to be in birmingham by 12.20pm?????
steve pictures shouldnt be a problem although i aint got a digital cam'. try and borrow 1 off someone dnt worry
Mitch
August 26, 2002, 12:44 am
could do grIm, if my contacts come through this week i should have the new nokia 7650 camera phone so i could take the picture with that and load onto here with the data cable. if not i'll get someone to do it for me.
steve i'll try and get a digital camera to photo some of my girlfriends with the car, although there may be a problem putting them together without them catching me.
try and get hold of 2 or 3 of my ex's they wont mind bein together.
Monster-Mat
August 26, 2002, 10:54 am
WAHEY......in bikinis........could start a new thread chicks with our rides:cool:
Chris.S
August 26, 2002, 11:28 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by Playa[/i]
chris- can you deliver it before 11.30am?? need to be in birmingham by 12.20pm?????[/quote]
[color=Blue]Is 10.00 am Okay Mitch[/color]
Mitch
August 26, 2002, 11:32 am
10 am is bomba (means great in greek)
vince-com
August 26, 2002, 11:41 am
actually mine too, as he bought my IS200, all the family is now driving IS

He just told me this week-end "it's strange, but people use to look at my car"
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