I had a blue '01 IS and recently sold it since I'm moving into Manhattan. This is what I got from talking to different dealers.
1. Get black, white or silver- highest resale value
2. Don't modify it-I had an intake and it brought the value down.
3. Wax the car soon after purchasing it- paint chips easily.
4. Don't buy it if you don't know what your definite plan is in near future.
5. Don't buy it if you can't afford it.
6. Nice cars are not all it's hyped up to be.
7. If you like cars and get bored easily, best bet would be to lease the car right before the next year-model comes out.
8. Don't get the IS if you're over 25.
1. Get black, white or silver- highest resale value
2. Don't modify it-I had an intake and it brought the value down.
3. Wax the car soon after purchasing it- paint chips easily.
4. Don't buy it if you don't know what your definite plan is in near future.
5. Don't buy it if you can't afford it.
6. Nice cars are not all it's hyped up to be.
7. If you like cars and get bored easily, best bet would be to lease the car right before the next year-model comes out.
8. Don't get the IS if you're over 25.