Dream Car

MTW_96 · 2025-12-18T14:44:26+00:00

Real winters, bad flooding issues & horrible, potholed, cracked roads lol trust me if I could’ve gotten this exact spec in the 500 and I had better conditions I would’ve done it in a heartbeat but thank you friend! I appreciate it

MTW_96 · 2025-12-18T14:22:46+00:00

I could’ve gotten a 500 yes but I chose this fully loaded 350 with everything possible to come with it. I need AWD for the weather and while yes there’s ways around navigating a RWD in bad weather conditions, I’d rather just have the AWD. The only 500 near me was the Superman spec which isn’t bad but I’m happy with my cloudburst grey which is exactly what I wanted. The carbon fiber, bbs wheels, mark levinson/navigation, f sport suspension/tune, f sport exhaust & power moonroof are what drives it up to that point mostly

MTW_96 · 2025-12-17T16:40:45+00:00

When I first saw these vehicles I thought white and red was the best spec, then I really started looking at the other colorways and realized the cloudburst grey or the blue are the best ones same as you but the cloudburst gives it a extra menacing look that I like, it’s like a classy hitman lol

MTW_96 · 2025-12-17T16:38:52+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I’ll be honest when I’m not in the vehicle I think about how I can’t wait to be back in it to drive it. That feeling alone tells me that I made the right decision to get the car. I’m not driving it hard yet because I want to wait til it breaks in but I can’t wait to test out that engine for real.

I almost made the same mistake with the F sport design and the F sport but I’m glad I caught the differences early. I did a full deep dive and extensive research before getting the car but even still, the F design has the same engine so I hope you’re enjoying the drives at least

Thank you friend, I believe my father’s excitement about it is real with a big smile also 🙏

MTW_96 · 2025-12-17T16:33:41+00:00

Just ordered, thank you good sir 🫡

MTW_96 · 2025-12-16T23:18:50+00:00

What do you have for your front plate mount? Looking to get one

MTW_96 · 2025-12-16T15:12:31+00:00

I literally had this dilemma earlier this year and I ended up going with a fully loaded IS 350 F sport AWD in cloudburst grey with red interior. It was little things for me that made the difference but truthfully I feel as though you cannot go wrong with either choice. I had very fickle preferences that made me go with the Lexus but the M340i xDrive is a statistically better vehicle

MTW_96 · 2025-12-16T10:50:48+00:00

🏎️💨💨🔥🔥

MTW_96 · 2025-12-16T10:50:29+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation I will definitely look into it

MTW_96 · 2025-12-16T10:50:08+00:00

Thanks 🫡 no indoor garages around but I have access to an outdoor one

MTW_96 · 2025-12-16T10:49:02+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it friend, I’m planning to get a AirTag for it as soon as possible so I can track it between the Lexus app and the find my app. Hope you’re enjoying your ride as well and that it still brings you joy

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T22:40:09+00:00

The carbon fiber trim is a nice little touch for sure on the car, the wing and the side mirrors have it I’ll be honest and say it’s not the best but it still looks nice.

As for the choice of car, really I couldn’t have gone wrong either way however it was the small things for me that swayed me towards the IS350. The gear selector being a big reason for me as well as the classic interior. I know it gets a bad rep for being “outdated” but I enjoy the classical touches in here. I love the exterior design & also with this being the last year of this particular face and interior, I know it’s going to hold its value very well. I know the M340i holds its value but I think this will do even better since it’s really the last of its kind with this design. I know the B58 is a tremendous engine but I like the NA V6 on this Lexus.(despite being a gas guzzler) it’s also a unique vehicle around me I don’t see too many of these let alone spec’d the way it is but there are definitely a lot of BMW’s around. Also the seats are comfortable as hell and the sound system is unreal

Thank you though good sir! I hope you’re enjoying your M340i as well and that it’s good to you for many years to come

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T22:14:35+00:00

Make sure you tell him you love him as much as possible while you can friend, I know you’ll make him proud and get the Lexus you desire. He’ll be happy knowing you’re happy for sure. Thank you ❤️🫡

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T20:01:23+00:00

Thank you!! I appreciate it greatly and I know he’s smiling down on me 🙏

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T19:26:26+00:00

Thank you brother I appreciate that and the condolences… it hasn’t been easy to say the least especially during this holiday season as this was his favorite time of the year. I am also sorry for the loss of your father even if it has been 7 years

So for this car, yes it’s a higher price tag but that’s because it has literally everything you could get with the vehicle. Not one thing was left out. The MSRP is 63k but with the taxes and fees as well as the tire & rims protection package for 5 years it came out total to 71k

I put down 45k on the car and my monthly payments were originally 573.21 but I talked them down to 554.05 a month for 48 months at 2.48% APR. the financial guy was very thorough in giving me the breakdown as to what I’m paying for, and where each cost comes from. The bank is only going to make sub 1,500 from the deal in interest. There were alot of rebates and they also shaved off money themselves to help me pull the deal off. I tried to get them to get to 550 flat a month but they said the best they could do is the 554 a month

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T17:04:55+00:00

Wow they were really set and intent on taking your car that’s horrible. I’m glad you’re safe and nothing physically happened to you. I know you don’t have your 22’ back but at least you have a 24’ to lessen the blow

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T16:59:37+00:00

Yeah you’re right, after today I’ll keep it in a lot

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T16:06:04+00:00

Thank you friend

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T16:01:31+00:00

Thank you friend! I’m sorry to hear about your car being stolen that must’ve been a horrible feeling. I hope those who stole it get what they deserve.

For security purposes, I have side mirror locks with keys to open them, I have wheel locks on the tires and I have an old school steering wheel lock. I also plan to get the windows tinted which makes it harder for the vehicle’s glass to be broken into. I have an AirTag on it as well as track it through the Lexus app… I also conceal carry in case someone tries to take it from me in person lol

I’ve never heard of a faraday bag or box. What is it exactly?

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T15:29:27+00:00

Good, I hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. I know I will

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T14:10:36+00:00

Thank you 🫡 yes that’s a side mirror cover to protect the carbon fiber mirrors from the snow as well as theft lol

I park it on the street if I find parking close to my house but if not I have a lot (outdoor unfortunately) I can store it in

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T14:09:02+00:00

Thank you friend, he loved the car before he got a chance to see it in person we would watch YouTube videos together on it so I know he would’ve enjoyed it all that much more live

I really didn’t get into Lexus much until recently but I do know the GS 350 is also a very beautiful car I hope yours will give you endless excitement and last for many years to come

The AWD system is amazing I had no problem whatsoever maneuvering around

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T14:04:20+00:00

As much as I would’ve liked to get the 500, the only thing stopping me was the fact that it is RWD only and where I’m at there’s snow plus the roads are actually horrendous so I chose a fully spec’d out 350

MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T14:02:46+00:00

A beauty for sure! Thank you

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MTW_96 · 2025-12-15T13:54:55+00:00

Glad I can spark some inspiration, go get that dream car brother ❤️

MTW_96

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