Thinking Of Leaving

[Hondaman]

I have just bought my wife a BMW 325i and i am so impressed with it, that i may swap my IS250 for a 330i.

The BMW build quality and intetior plastics are so much better than Lexus. Never thought i would look at a BMW , but at least it's not an Audi.

[DennisJ]

I can understand the sentiment of the lure of that BMW engine (my wife has an earlier 2.8 litre 6 cylinder). Interior plastics though I'm not so sure. I've just driven a new 5 series and the air vents and other bits and pieces are very low rent indeed.

[rayaans]

why dont you compare the NEW IS to the BMW? then youll see what Lexus is about. IMHO, the previous gens were a bit of a misfit

[DennisJ]

To be honest I think Lexus have dropped the ball again with the IS. It looks great and the new 2 door coupe really does look the business. The Lexus theory works in the USA but tey don't seem interested in European buyers at all anymore.

BMW and Toyota signed a technology agreement where Toyota would share Hybrid Tech and BMW Diesel Tech.

What happens is that BMW bring out a hybrid that kills any Toyota or Lexus hybrid stone dead.....what do Toyota do...keep producing thirsty petrol engines in the Junior exec market for the US.

Lexus do interiors well but for the European market they aren't trying on performance or economy....and I include hybrids in that too.

Look at the published MPG for Mercedes Diesels too. Go drive one and you CAN achieve the figures......try that in any Lexus Hybrid or Petrol......you won't get anywhere near.

It grieves me as a Lexus driver but the facts support it.

[Hondaman]

The BMW straight six engine is so smooth and my wifes 325i handles like its on rails. My IS250 is quicker from a standing start but the BMW is very refined.