Goodbye XRS... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Jeff Lange · 11-24-2010, 09:33 PM

Well, sorry to say, I am getting rid of my XRS.

It's been a fantastic car, and despite me being a retardedly picky owner, and getting a thousand things fixed under warranty that nobody else would care about, It still never had it let me down. It is a fantastic car, but there were always a few things I wanted it to have.

From day one I wanted factory bluetooth, JBL, leather and the electrochromatic auto-dimming mirror. None were available in Canada in 2009, I almost traded in my 2009 XRS for a 2010 XRS (some of you may remember the thread), but ultimately it was going to cost me a lot to basically have the same car plus factory leather.

Over the past few years I've had the car, I've been in other cars and realized that I'm not even all that attached to leather, in fact I now think that it was a good thing I didn't get the 2010 I wanted.

But all these other things, as well as some other niceties can all be found in a car that is almost the same size, but cooler in so many ways: The Lexus IS250.

So there you have it, I have ordered myself a black 2011 Lexus IS250 6MT with black cloth interior.

So, I'll probably still be in and around this forum every now and then, but I may not be here as much once the XRS goes bye bye. Not sure exactly when I'll get the IS250, but probably in a couple weeks. Pics to come I suppose.

So it's been a nice run, glad to help some of you out with answers and information. Enjoy your Corollas!

Jeff

pengin978 · 11-24-2010, 09:45 PM

NICE UPGRADE!!! if you don't come back very so often, please update with pics in the forum so we can all enjoy seeing your new luxurious whip!

Thanks for helping me out when I first got my XRS, I really do appreciate it!!!
sad to see an XRS owner leave, but there are better cars like IS250 with 6speed. RWD or AWD?

Jeff Lange · 11-24-2010, 09:46 PM

6MT only comes in RWD. AWD forces you to get auto, which I can't bring myself to do, haha.

Jeff

RBK · 11-24-2010, 09:46 PM

Congrats on your new car, those things are gorgeous.
But we'll definitely miss your expertise/opinions on the forums. =/
Best of luck on your new purchase though

rolla-XRS · 11-24-2010, 10:10 PM

We'll miss you here Jeff. You've always been the voice of knowledge and patience with all our crazy questions.

Good luck with your IS. It's a hoot to drive!

cabur · 11-24-2010, 10:18 PM

Will definitely miss you. Thanks for all the help you've given. A RWD in winter in Alberta will be a handful. Take care.

Jeff Lange · 11-24-2010, 10:32 PM

I've mostly had RWD cars actually, before the XRS of course. Should be alright, with winter tires I find RWD to be quite good in the winter.

Jeff

ilikebass7 · 11-24-2010, 11:00 PM

jeff you will be missed!

and yeah ride pics please

ekimnal · 11-24-2010, 11:04 PM

we'll miss you Jeff
please come back often and visit... your knowledge was of great help to all of us.
see you later dude

Dimaoala · 11-25-2010, 12:03 AM

Thanks for all your input in this forum, its been great having you here!

Be sure to post pics of your sweet upgrade! Be sure to keep in touch with us

***PhatRoyale*** · 11-25-2010, 01:05 AM

You are an asset to this community.

Won't be the same without you around anymore... take care.

kniterider09 · 11-25-2010, 01:38 AM

good luck with everything jeff, enjoy your new ride.

***got-rice*** · 11-25-2010, 02:46 AM

We still need parts...just curious, what was on your spec sheet? Cloth isn't even available on US ISs.

ilikebass7 · 11-25-2010, 02:51 AM

hes in canada

sinnaever · 11-25-2010, 07:07 AM

Congrats Jeff!!!

Best option for you. I have debated on that upgrade myself over and over... Who knows, I may follow your lead down the road.

IS250 w/ 6spd would be really nice.

Thanks for all the input over the years