Goodbye - sort of

[Charly]

My wife was never fond of the Stinger (but I still love her) and we were down to the last car on our short list, a Lexus GS 350 F-Sport. We drove one, both liked it, and bought it. I really don't know which car I would prefer since each has advantages and disadvantages but I'm happy with the Lexus and the wife's happy. I would have bought the Stinger without trying all the other cars but that didn't work out. Fortunately you can't see that grille while you're driving so I'm really happy with the car.

You guys have been great and I hope y'all enjoy your Stingers. Thanks again for the forum, Sal. You've kept the forum a good place to hang out without too much crap. It's been fun going from waiting to actually seeing a Stinger to driving one. And you never know when I'll be lurking here.

 

[bumble bee]

Ha, now you know what i will say. Wish you luck buddy.

 

[AV8R]

Wish you well and safe driving!

 

[Eugene Onegin]

I think it's the better car but that back seat .

 

[Paul32]

My wife was never fond of the Stinger (but I still love her) and we were down to the last car on our short list, a Lexus GS 350 F-Sport. We drove one, both liked it, and bought it. I really don't know which car I would prefer since each has advantages and disadvantages but I'm happy with the Lexus and the wife's happy. I would have bought the Stinger without trying all the other cars but that didn't work out. Fortunately you can't see that grille while you're driving so I'm really happy with the car.

You guys have been great and I hope y'all enjoy your Stingers. Thanks again for the forum, Sal. You've kept the forum a good place to hang out without too much crap. It's been fun going from waiting to actually seeing a Stinger to driving one. And you never know when I'll be lurking here.

What was the cost difference between the two cars?

 

[Weareblondi]

you will be missed charly. as for the wife, a little benadryl and her forged signature would have gone a loooong way to getting the stinger...i'm just saying.

 

[eljay]

What would life (or love, or marriage) be without compromises? You made a good choice.

And of course, you're always welcome here when the Lexus forum gets a little too boring, as it undoubtedly will by comparison to this one.

Happy trails!

 

[Kia Stinger]

My wife was never fond of the Stinger (but I still love her) and we were down to the last car on our short list, a Lexus GS 350 F-Sport. We drove one, both liked it, and bought it. I really don't know which car I would prefer since each has advantages and disadvantages but I'm happy with the Lexus and the wife's happy. I would have bought the Stinger without trying all the other cars but that didn't work out. Fortunately you can't see that grille while you're driving so I'm really happy with the car.

You guys have been great and I hope y'all enjoy your Stingers. Thanks again for the forum, Sal. You've kept the forum a good place to hang out without too much crap. It's been fun going from waiting to actually seeing a Stinger to driving one. And you never know when I'll be lurking here.

The Lexus GS 350 F-Sport is a really nice luxury sedan. I don't see the GS on the road as much as I used to - but it always catches my eye. I hope you'll stop in, at least from time to time, to say hello...

 

[Never thought]

I was very close to getting the same car as you, but wanted the extra power of the Stinger, and Apple CarPlay

 

[Jonathan]

I just came out of a Lexus lease. Great deals to be had with their multiple security deposits. My IS250 F Sport had partially cracked front bumper and I still got all my refund back. Great dealership experience.

 

[KiaofMuncie]

Well F-Off! Ha! Great choice. Enjoy the Lexus.

 

[Rufus]

You are welcome back to the "Hive" any time

 

[Charly]

What was the cost difference between the two cars?

I paid 52 before the tint, paint protection, etc.

I just came out of a Lexus lease. Great deals to be had with their multiple security deposits. My IS250 F Sport had partially cracked front bumper and I still got all my refund back. Great dealership experience.

I went to two Lexus dealers and one was just kinda meh but the one we bought from, Sacramento Lexus, was killer.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Paul32]

I paid 52 before the tint, paint protection, etc.



I went to two Lexus dealers and one was just kinda meh but the one we bought from, Sacramento Lexus, was killer.

Thanks everyone!

I like the Lexus and think it will be a great car for you but it would be out of my comfort price range. I have the Stinger GT1 with the Driver Assist package RWD and the price was $38.5k on a lease. Good luck with your Lexus.

 

[ballistic]

My wife was never fond of the Stinger (but I still love her) and we were down to the last car on our short list, a Lexus GS 350 F-Sport. We drove one, both liked it, and bought it. I really don't know which car I would prefer since each has advantages and disadvantages but I'm happy with the Lexus and the wife's happy. I would have bought the Stinger without trying all the other cars but that didn't work out. Fortunately you can't see that grille while you're driving so I'm really happy with the car.

You guys have been great and I hope y'all enjoy your Stingers. Thanks again for the forum, Sal. You've kept the forum a good place to hang out without too much crap. It's been fun going from waiting to actually seeing a Stinger to driving one. And you never know when I'll be lurking here.

i'm very curios about what your wife didn't like about the stinger. too sporty? not luxurious enough?

 

[Terra]

i'm very curios about what your wife didn't like about the stinger. too sporty? not luxurious enough?

Does it matter? ..... You know what they say happy wife, happy life.... .
Good luck bud.... ..

 

[Charly]

i'm very curios about what your wife didn't like about the stinger. too sporty? not luxurious enough?

I don't believe she was initially going for the luxury but in the end that was a motivator. I don't know that I agree with this but she also preferred the Lexus' ride. Too Sporty? Maybe. I had a 350 Z and she didn't like the ingress/egress any more. The fact that the Lexus is taller may have been a factor.

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

Yeah, the Stinger is low. Be safe and enjoy the Lexus.