Re: is250 vs. 325i

"Robert A. Cibiras" <Cibiras@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>I am interested in trading my Acura TL, and have narrowed the most likely

>possible replacements to the Lexus is250 and the BMW 325i, both with
manual 
>transmission.
>
> I am interested in whatever input anyone might have. I have owned a
number 
> of Toyotas over the years, but no Lexus and no BMW.
>
> I have heard that Lexus takes Toyota's quality and attention to detail
to 
> the next level, and that in the long run BMW is very expensive to 
> maintain. I have friends who own both - and swear they wouldn't drive 
> anything else.
>
> Suggestions, pros, cons, all info would be appreciated.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Robert
>

If you're looking at those two particular cars you are, evidently,
intersted 
in the driving dynamics. If that's the case, I'd choose the BMW.

If all you are interested in is reliability, pick the Lexus (or any other 
driving appliance).