What Would You Drive....

[WylieCoyote]

Hi all, I'm a bit bored, so had an idea. Post what real-world car you would go and buy if you sold your Lexus.

I'd drive either an Toyota Aygo or a Fiat Panda.

[Ian M]

Having had the Lex less than a year, I’m not planning on changing it soon. However, to answer the question, probably and A3 or A4 Quattro or a V50 T5. Either that or use the bike more and have an knackered old Nissan Micra (or similar) for going to work and the shops and a decent hire car for the dozen or so times a year I need to do motorway trips by car. It’d probably be a cheaper solution than having the IS300 too!

[Rory]

i'm sure we've been here before, but my thoughts may have changed since last time, I like the Toyota Corolla T Sport, I think i'd have one of those

[swfcdan]

Audi A4 Cabrolet for me, eyeing one up for my next car

[Tango]

Audi A4 Cabrolet for me, eyeing one up for my next car

RS4...preferably the new model.

[oldcro]

Mercedes C320CDi Elegance is my choice.

Oh! hang on, i've already done that and am very happy with my choice. My Lexus IS250SE-L was a great trouble free car but it was not really what I expected. I think I was expecting a smaller version of the LS and got a rival to a BMW. At my age I am not inerested in going round corners faster than anyone else, or accelerating at warp speed as most members seem interested in. Judging by the number of mentions about turbos and superchargers in the forums. Nothing against anyone wishing for that kind of car, it's just not what I want out of a car.

I now have a great V6 diesel engine with an excellent 7 speed auto box and a more comfortable ride. Horses for courses and all that, so if Lexus IS is your choice then you have a very well built great car. :shutit:

[doog442]

Yesterday my IS200 was in for an MOT and i popped into the Toyota garage next door...........

mmmmm....I could swap the beast for a brand new shiny Yaris and yes for a moment..just a brief moment ....I thought about it...cheaper insurance,fuel and brownie points off the missus

walked in shop..opened boot,realised the golf clubs wouldnt fit..closed boot and walked out

mid life crisis over

[Noel]

theres a V8 GT Mustang driving around town lately :)

amazing sound and presence , only thing is the LHD bit.... i'd have to get a converted one... ;)

oh and a biggy.... it's a ford :( , so no more ford jokes, i have one tomorrow if it was a Toyota

ooohhh ...... cold shower time

[sparkystav]

RS4...preferably the new model.

I'd honestly like one of the AMG C classes.

Stav

[shake]

going on real terms... it would have to be a nissan primera gt saloon, or saab 93 aero coupe.... or anything with a sr20det lump!

[RoadRash]

For daily use: Skoda Oktavia 2.0L TDI (new model)

For Fun: Corvette C6 ZR1 B) ....if it shouldn't be a Lexus any more ;)

(has anybody seen the video of the Corvette doing 0-280kmh just in 6th gear? :shutit: )

[Vyker]

realistic: e46 330ci for me.

unrealistic: CL65 AMG

[Mike_B]

For me, an Aston DB7 or a Maserati 3200GT. Yes, really. Both are down to the £20k bracket which is pretty reasonable for such beautiful pieces of automotive sculpture. The DB7 is essentially a Jaguar underneath, so it's not even 'supercar money' to run either. Both are also old enough, and well built enough, to be a reasonable proposition to own as bugs and grumbles have long since been ironed out, and both have plenty of non-franchised specialists to look after them.

I don't do many miles these days, so may as well get a car I would enjoy when I do use it. And if you're only doing 3k a year, so what if it does 15mpg? The only trouble is insurance is £1k a year, but sod it, you only live once...

If things work out with work, then this time next year - maybe..... ;)

[mr2lad]

if i was to sell my lexus i wud buy another one in fact thats wot i did do last year although i did stray to a jag x-type for a short while but it didnt come close to the comfort etc of my lexus, so sold it 3mths later and bought my present ls400

[chrisis200]

A Lotus Elise or Old Audi TT, dont h8 me lol.. I am still young :P

[trooper00]

I'd like a Rolls-Royce Phantom. In black :)

Yeah right, dream on. I'll be driving a Toyota for many years.

[aztecbandit1]

Pobabley another MINI Cooper for me as i like the fun side of them and if not a mini i'd go for a Porsche 944 turbo a slightly old school toy??

[IanB]

I've had to sell my GS purely for practical reasons (I needed a large estate). I've ended up with the Audi A6, not because I particularly wanted one, but because it had all the features I was looking for, and was big enough for my wheechair, etc. in the back. My GS really spoiled me and limited my choices, since most estates just don't have all the classy features that Lexus supplies as standard.

Mind you, the Audi is superb and the quattro drive gives me peace of mind :) :)

IanB :D

[TigerFish]

I woud have a BMW E36 M3. My E36 325 Coupe I had before the GS was a great motor. I covered 210,000 miles in 6-7 years with no major problems. I'm hoping the GS will do the same.

[Rikos]

If i changed, i would probably head for an Audi A4 diesel or if i could afford it i'd love an RS4

[Lexus2D]

I just love Lexus & neva thought id get 1

Theres a few i can dream about but well outa budget

[johnboy]

It would be a Toyota for me :)

[kam05]

I'd probably replace my IS200 with either an IS300 or a GS300 (new shape). I'm not keen on the looks of the IS250/220d

[Rolex]

Something Jap with 4 doors dont really get on with 2 door cars for some reason. More the likely an Evo or Scooby.

[ibby]

Id buy an toyota T180 Lump! :D