[ijmis300]

I'm currently leasing my IS300... and unfortunately, after 2300 miles, have come to the conclusion that I'm not that wild about it. It looks nice, and handles well, but the ride is loud and (to me) uncomfortable, and the tranny is flakey as all getout. My question is this...how easy would it be for me to have the lease transferred to another type of Lexus? I'd consider a GS300 or a pre-owned LS400. Does anyone have experience with Lexus leases and better yet, transferring or getting out of them?

[This message has been edited by ijmis300 (edited December 11, 2000).]

 

[ijmis300]

Nah...it's a Camry.

Originally posted by Kazsim:
How about an ES 300?

[This message has been edited by Kazsim (edited December 11, 2000).]

 

[ijmis300]

I guess I should have realized that "the relentless pursuit of perfection" meant they hadn't quite reached the status of "ultimate driving machine" yet. Live and learn, huh?

Originally posted by 22B:
YOU Failed the "LExus experiment' you saw through the hype the mind control failed, toyota should be ashamed YOU ARE TOO MUCH OF A FREE THINKER

NOW goto your locol BMW dealer and begin your deprogramming

 

[ijmis300]

Thanks, DonCorleone. I speant some time last night reading the fine print on the back of the lease. Lexus lets you end a lease any time you want, with a few stipulations that I'm guessing would add up to about $3000...but I can't help but think that they would cut me a break if I stuck with them and transferred the lease, rather than walking away...I guess it's time to just buck up and ask them.

Originally posted by DonCorleone:
well, i don't think you are recieving the type of response you were expecting, now- did you? ...good luck.

 

[ijmis300]

Thanks, Daniel. My discomfort mainly arises from the fact that I'm tall and need a lot of lumbar support, and I can't seem to get comfortable in the IS seats for long periods of time. Unfortunately, I have LS taste and an IS budget....

Originally posted by Daniel:
Actually, if you think the ride of IS is rough and loud (which I don't), then you may not want to go with GS300. My dad has it, and it is not that much more comfortable than IS (in my opinion it is very comfortable, but for you it may not). Also, GS has louder wind noise than IS, so you may not like that. Your best bet is to go with either the ES or the LS if you want true comfort.
And don't think about MB or BMW if you want quietness and comfort, those two are for somoene for want luxury and sportiness.

 

[ijmis300]

Funny thing is, TEG, that if they had included an automatic volume adjuster on the radio, I probably never would have noticed the road noise. I'm fairly sensitive to noise, so when I stop at a traffic light, I tend to turn the radio down, and then have to turn it back up when I get going again.

Originally posted by TEG:
Rather than bailing out on the lease, perhaps you could just get get the 16" wheels from the dealer. The higher profile tires would make the car more comfortable, and introduce less tire noise.

(Although your handling would suffer).