GolfR1031/ChippedGTIs Farewell

[GolfR1031]

Well guys I have opted to leave the VW scene again. You guys probably remember be best under my former forum name "ChippedGTI." I had a 2008 MKV GTI lease which I traded in for a 2010 MK6 GTI and thats really when I became a VW enthusiast and heavily active on the forums. I sold the MK6 for a 2013 GMC Sierra and just couldnt get used to driving a huge truck and spending so much on gas so within 3 months of ownership I sold the GMC Sierra and bought a Golf R in August of 2013. I recently graduated from college and got a position at a healthcare company in Downtown and felt the Golf R was making me look like too much of a child in the hatch. So I started exploring options and ultimately bought a 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in Ultra White with Rioja Red Interior. Completely different to all the other cars I have had. I really just wanted an elegant sports car and believe that this was the perfect car for that. I have learned a ton on the forums and appreciate all the advice a lot of you have given me. I will still lurk around but I think this is my departure from VW for a while. Thanks for all the great conversations, arguments, and trolling it will not be forgotten! Here are some pics of the former and present car!

 

[zipsled]

Nice Lexus.
Finally they have made an effort to pursue the enthusiastic driver. Too long has Lexus been the stand-by for the lux-o-boat buyer...the F-type line at least gives those of us who really enjoy driving fast reason to consider Lexus without having to drop over $70K.
You will enjoy the IS.

 

[Vroomer]

You are either a millionaire or completely crazy, Lexus look good, not a big fan of them my self though.

 

[SyDiko]

Pretty!

Is that the RWD or AWD IS 350 F?

 

[sniper27]

At least you got the IS350, and not the IS250. That is rubbish. I went through the exact scenario as you. Except I was in an 2006 Audi A3. At the age of 35, I felt the A3 made me look too young and boy racer-ish. So I sold it and bought an Infiniti G37 sedan. I wanted a bigger, more luxury car. But after 4 yrs, i sold it and came back to a GTI. I learned that it doesn't matter what others may think or perceive by the car I drive. I wanted to drive what I liked and what makes me happy.

 

[Jhayesvw]

I'm 39 and I don't feel the hatch makes me look young.hatches are practical.
But to each their own. Enjoy your new car.

 

[SyDiko]

You are either a millionaire or completely crazy, Lexus look good, not a big fan of them my self though.

Personally I wouldn't buy one either, but Lexus has some pretty decent lease deals on the IS 350 here in the US. You'd be looking at ~$500/month if you don't put anything down. If you haggle, you can probably get it for $450 @ 15k miles per year.

 

[ashchuckton]

Good luck with your new job & new car. Plenty of old guys drive hatchbacks & Lexus' are sometimes driven by young guys, although around here they are cars preferred by the retirement set. I don't understand why you felt the need to change cars? But folks have to do what they feel is right for them. Once again good luck to you.

 

[Thumper]

If you haggle, you can probably get it for $450 @ 15k miles per year.

But....it's a Lexus........so......


OP, do you like white? I am just guessing?

 

[GolfR1031]

Thank you all for the kind words! It wasnt really the hatch I guess I mean maybe if the car was stock it wouldnt be as bad but lowered on wheels with a catless exhaust I was getting funny looks in my garage at work. I was tired too of driving stick shift every day in 1 hour rush hour commute like i said the Lexus is just so comfortable. SyDiko you are 100 pecent correct they wanted 550+tax with 1,000 down and I haggled them down to 450 out the door with taxes only 1000 down. Vroomer I am not a millionare quite the contrary actually lol just a kid that was fortunate to have parents that helped me out a lot but now that im graduated and earning money im on my own! And finally SyDiko again it is the RWD version

 

[GolfR1031]

But....it's a Lexus........so......


OP, do you like white? I am just guessing?

All 5 vehicles I have owned have been white... you caught me

 

[nvturbo]

Congrats on the new ride. Eventually, I will move out of a GTI and get something more of luxury again. My wife nags about why I'm driving a hatchback because it's for younger drivers. LoL

 

[Rascal]

Damn, I'm 51 and drive a modded GTI....and don't feel at all bad about it. If one day I drive an SUV or pickup just shoot me in the head, it's over.

 

[robeeeerob]

At least you got the IS350, and not the IS250. That is rubbish. I went through the exact scenario as you. Except I was in an 2006 Audi A3. At the age of 35, I felt the A3 made me look too young and boy racer-ish. So I sold it and bought an Infiniti G37 sedan. I wanted a bigger, more luxury car. But after 4 yrs, i sold it and came back to a GTI. I learned that it doesn't matter what others may think or perceive by the car I drive. I wanted to drive what I liked and what makes me happy.

This.

After finishing college in 2009, I really had my heart set on getting a 3 series BMW (328i coupe, to be exact). Really wanted to get a more "grown up car" at that time, and keep up with the Jones's (specifically, my very successful friends who were the same age and driving nice entry-level luxury cars and making more money than me, lol). Did more research, and soul searching... and ultimately decided on a brand new GTI in 2013 instead. Glad I went this route

But hey, to each his or her own. Congrats on the upgrade!!! :w00t:

 

[SyDiko]

SyDiko again it is the RWD version

Oh wow, very nice!