Comments on: Video: Lexus IS250c a threat to BMW…

By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:26:51 +0000

I agree that they have done a much better job with the top up than BMW has done. I still can’t get over how bad the 3 series convertible looks with the hard top in the up position. However, this looks too much like an SC430. I think the IS250/350 are pretty nice looking cars, but this looks more luxury than sporty. No thanks

By: sean fukumama

sean fukumama — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:58:24 +0000

The Lexus IS in my opinion has more of a feminine appeal versus BMW which has more of a masculine appeal. So there for, more men tend to buy the more aggressive look. Take, the 5 series for example. Nothing girly about that. and the 6 series, and ALL the late M models. BMW has always had a masculine luxury to it. Nothing feminine or fruity about the designs, the models has always look aggressive, bold, powerful and draws attention. What haters!!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:36:36 +0000

Not an unattractive automobile, and Lexus has a fine reputation so I’m sure they’ll do well with this one. You could even argue they did a better job integrating the roofline with the top UP than BMW did in the E93. The worst part IMHO is the huge, tall rump; not as bloated looking as their (Toyota) Solara or SC430, but man!… I’ll bet that deck lid behind the rear passengers is 8″ higher than BMW’s. I applaud BMW for demanding that the engineers–their own and top maker Edscha Group’s–accomplish the folding metal feat while keeping the rear deck lid low.

By: oneill3

oneill3 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:15:30 +0000

Good work

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:25:31 +0000

@oneill3: You’re absolutely right, edited. Thanks

By: Gragop

Gragop — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:07:05 +0000

Sorry - I just don’t see this as a true competitor to the 3 Series. Why? Well, for starters, BMW buyers usually prefer to buy attractive cars that don’t look oblong and grafted together from two models. Second, with the design obviously being rushed I can’t imagine that the car is very good on the whole(read body flex, rattling, etc.) I think this model will be an absolute flop or at least depreciation like a rock within a year of sale.

By: oneill3

oneill3 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:29:32 +0000

Aren’t you forgetting the Mercedes CLK?