[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by madpistol

It ended up being about $5k total. If it had been $10k, I would have kept the IS 500.

What are your Lexus forum people saying about this?

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

IDK but this could be an epic troll job, the “other” thread was taking shots at BMW owners and how the IS500 dropped panties at the Cars and Coffee unlike any other car there.

Now the IS500 was crap on wheels a few days later……

This.

[jg4c]

Originally Posted by madpistol

It ended up being about $5k total. If it had been $10k, I would have kept the IS 500.

5k? You are one lucky duck.
Thought you’d get dinged for at least 10-15k.
So, the Lexus dealer took your BMW as a trade in?
They didn’t sell it right away?
Hard to believe it was still available when you switched back.
Again, lucky.

[madpistol]

Originally Posted by Davg31

It's expensive to rent, now you're how you said again? Ah yes "an asshole in a BMW" I'm just quoting you lol

Yep. That’s me. An asshole in a BMW. Glad to be back on the dark side of the Force.

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

IDK but this could be an epic troll job, the “other” thread was taking shots at BMW owners and how the IS500 dropped panties at the Cars and Coffee unlike any other car there.

Now the IS500 was crap on wheels a few days later……

Originally Posted by Dan B

This.

Really?!?! If y’all are really concerned about this all it takes is a little review of the OP’s over one thousand posts over the last three years to see that he is a legitimate forum member.

[madpistol]

I mainly posted this as a cautionary tail, but y’all are free to take pot shots at me. I deserve it.

[koopa]

Originally Posted by tturedraider

Really?!?! If y’all are really concerned about this all it takes is a little review of the OP’s over one thousand posts over the last three years to see that he is a legitimate forum member.

He loves his M440i so much that he bought it twice

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by tturedraider

Really?!?! If y’all are really concerned about this all it takes is a little review of the OP’s over one thousand posts over the last three years to see that he is a legitimate forum member.

I can only speak for myself, I do not think his years of membership were a long game trolling plan. But possibly the whole Lexus scenario could have been having a little fun.

For example, I see pictures from the dealership but none in his driveway. Rarely do people post "look at my new car pic" and use photos from the dealership. They post pictures from their driveway, their garage, a scenic location, etc..

Finally, this is the internet. ANYTHING is possible.

[Dan B]

I will just leave this here.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sea...26956326&pp=25

[madpistol]

Originally Posted by Dan B

I can only speak for myself, I do not think his years of membership were a long game trolling plan. But possibly the whole Lexus scenario could have been having a little fun.

For example, I see pictures from the dealership but none in his driveway. Rarely do people post "look at my new car pic" and use photos from the dealership. They post pictures from their driveway, their garage, a scenic location, etc..

Finally, this is the internet. ANYTHING is possible.

I have zero incentive to indulge you, but since you asked...

Notice the MLITE tag, but honestly, I could just be trolling again and have moved that from my M440i GC to the IS 500 without registering it, which is of course illegal, but you never know...

[jg4c]

MLITE license plate????
NOW, this is getting weird.

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by madpistol

I have zero incentive to indulge you, but since you asked...

Notice the MLITE tag, but honestly, I could just be trolling again and have moved that from my M440i GC to the IS 500 without registering it, which is of course illegal, but you never know...

I apologize, the line about "anything is possible" was not supposed to be directed at you. Just the internet in general.

Originally Posted by jg4c

MLITE license plate????
NOW, this is getting weird.

Makes sense if he sold a BMW and just transferred the plates.

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by madpistol

I have zero incentive to indulge you, but since you asked...

Notice the MLITE tag, but honestly, I could just be trolling again and have moved that from my M440i GC to the IS 500 without registering it, which is of course illegal, but you never know...

As with almost everyone who has posted in this thread I am very glad you were able to put that license plate back in its rightful place!!!

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by madpistol

I have zero incentive to indulge you, but since you asked...

Notice the MLITE tag, but honestly, I could just be trolling again and have moved that from my M440i GC to the IS 500 without registering it, which is of course illegal, but you never know...

Since the tag was transferred, the Lexus dealer had to buy back as a used car then.

I think the most impressive element of this thread is the trade back cost of $5k for a brand new Lexus and your BMW, both brands are not known to be cheap on trade-in/trade back.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by tturedraider

Really?!?! If y’all are really concerned about this all it takes is a little review of the OP’s over one thousand posts over the last three years to see that he is a legitimate forum member.

OP is a long time member, but re-read the other thread. This whole thing screams overreaction. The IS500 was going to hold its value over the long haul due to the V8…..it lasted less then a week in his possession lol.

It’s been a VERY entertaining read, almost unbelievable in ways. Which is why I mentioned possible epic trolling going on. Hopefully OP doesn’t manage peoples retirement funds

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

OP is a long time member, but re-read the other thread. This whole thing screams overreaction. The IS500 was going to hold its value over the long haul due to the V8…..it lasted less then a week in his possession lol.

It’s been a VERY entertaining read, almost unbelievable in ways. Which is why I mentioned possible epic trolling going on. Hopefully OP doesn’t manage peoples retirement funds

No argument there.

[madpistol]

She is Beauty.
She is Grace.
She is home,
with her bucktooth face.

(in case you need more proof, I actually did take a picture of the IS 500 in my garage. Hopefully that is enough proof that this actually happened.)

[G30M]

i thought something bad happened. i'm having a BMW crisis now because i no longer like either of my cars. most likely my first and last 2 BMWs.

the driving dynamics is 100% good but there is no "feeling" in the car. no engine or exhaust noise only tire noise (might as well get an EV!), horrible initial throttle response, uncomfortable seats (didn't choose - bought demo cars), terrible "hifi audio" in the G21 ... but i won't sell them, i'll drive them till they die.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

Hopefully OP doesn’t manage peoples retirement funds

It depends on circumstances, the ability to unwind and retrench are invaluable skills of portfolio management.

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

It depends on circumstances, the ability to unwind and retrench are invaluable skills of portfolio management.

But not based on emotion and rarely that quickly with stocks. Futures sure, not stocks.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by Dan B

But not based on emotion and rarely that quickly with stocks. Futures sure, not stocks.

Again, it depends on the circumstances. Entering stock positions and then exiting in a few days/weeks based on ever-changing factors and latest analysis can happen in the name of capital preservation.

In OP's case, driving and living with the IS500 for a few days provided rubber-meet-the-road data points and experience, and OP reversed his position after munching on those. This sounds reasonable given the incurred cost is acceptable to OP.

And emotion usually is not impulsive, e.g. OP likely has been building affinity to a V8/IS500 for a while, and the M3 tact(which OP didn't really wholeheartedly pursue, e.g. showing up at the dealer in 15 mins instead of 4+ hours) was just a catalyst.

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

Again, it depends on the circumstances. Entering stock positions and then exiting in a few days/weeks based on ever-changing factors and latest analysis can happen in the name of capital preservation.

You changed the parameters adding "a few days/weeks". Also, we were talking money managers, not retail traders. And as I stated, it rarely happens in days. It also rarely happens in weeks.

I say this with over 30 years of professional experience as a broker.