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tamum3

08-11-2005, 01:02 PM

It's back in Houston October 15th/16th :thumbup:

I'm signed up for Saturday October 15th at 9am

http://www.tasteoflexus.com/default.asp

Their time schedule is kind of messed up, have to play around with it until the time you want is listed at the top.

LDV330i

08-11-2005, 03:50 PM

They did a great job last year. It was one of the best I have attended so far. It was not focused on just on of their cars but their entire line up. They brought sample of their competion for every one of their cars. :thumbup:

Edit: Also signed up for Sat 15th at 9:00 AM.

xspeedy

08-11-2005, 04:09 PM

Thanks. Signed up for Saturday, 11AM.

wheel-man

08-11-2005, 05:01 PM

signed up for saturday, at 10:00 :thumbup:

Tdrag97

08-11-2005, 05:32 PM

Woohoo.. thx guys.. I'll pass this along to my guys.. (bavspeed.com)

oh btw. I signed up for Sat -10 am :thumbup:

LmtdSlip

08-11-2005, 05:42 PM

Bah! Miami is too far to drive...

Dave 330i

08-21-2005, 06:04 AM

Signed up for Reliant Park, Sunday, Oct 16, 9:00 am. Early Sunday morning, less people, more driving time :D

icemanjs4

09-09-2005, 11:05 PM

I signed up for Houston on Sat at 10AM. Still frustrated that the Mazda event got cancelled. Oh well, it will be cool to be one of the first to drive hte new IS!

LDV330i

09-10-2005, 06:33 AM

I signed up for Houston on Sat at 10AM. Still frustrated that the Mazda event got cancelled. Oh well, it will be cool to be one of the first to drive hte new IS!Yesterday it was announced that all temporary residents will have left Reliant Park next week. At the same time officials said this has nothing to do with the Texan having their first game of the season in Reliant Stadium on September 18. :rolleyes: Really, I am sure these people would love to sell us waterfront property in New Orleans.

I am beginning to think that Mazda may have jumped the gun. :cry:

LDV330i

09-15-2005, 10:28 PM

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BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>LDV330i</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>wheel-man</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Tdrag97</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>icemanjs4</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>xspeedy</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.45833333333333331">11:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"></TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Dave 330i</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38641">16-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.375">9:00 AM</TD></TR>********>********></TABLE>

LDV330i

09-26-2005, 09:55 PM

Yesterday it was announced that all temporary residents will have left Reliant Park next week. At the same time officials said this has nothing to do with the Texan having their first game of the season in Reliant Stadium on September 18. :rolleyes: Really, I am sure these people would love to sell us waterfront property in New Orleans.

I am beginning to think that Mazda may have jumped the gun. :cry:Early last week I got another e-mail from Mazda apologizing again for having canceled the event. Unfortunately, this event was meant not to be. Rita would have made sure it did not take place. :(

For those of us attending the Lexus event on Saturday we should plan on getting together for lunch. :thumbup:

wheel-man

09-27-2005, 08:42 PM

Early last week I got another e-mail from Mazda apologizing again for having canceled the event. Unfortunately, this event was meant not to be. Rita would have made sure it did not take place. :(

For those of us attending the Lexus event on Saturday we should plan on getting together for lunch. :thumbup:

i'm in. :thumbup:

LDV330i

09-27-2005, 09:34 PM

i'm in. :thumbup:You are up an running after the exhausting weekend? :D

wheel-man

09-27-2005, 09:51 PM

You are up an running after the exhausting weekend? :D

have to say, it really sucked. but, i survived. :p

at the end of the three days, i needed to get out. i guess three nights with little or no sleep and being stuck in one place does get to you after all.

leo037

10-01-2005, 07:58 PM

I went to the one in Miami Today (10/1/05), it was very nice but much smaller than the one last year. They featured the entire lineup of Lexus Cars, including the new IS250 and IS350 and the RX400h, they only had 3 competing cars: a 330i, a 530i, and a MB E500.

They scaled back on the cars and the size of the courses (3 all performance) but did very well on the entire experience, I have to say much better than the BMW and Mercedes shows, I guess they have to, if the cars are not as good. It was a really fun couple of hours, we were there early in the morning so we avoided a lot of the lines, eventhough we had a brief rain delay, enough time for a quick bite and then back to the lines for more fun with the cars.

I absolutely recommend it...

LDV330i

10-10-2005, 11:20 AM

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 144pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=192 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 48pt" span=3 width=64>*******>*******>*******>*******><TR style="HEIGHT: 17.25pt" height=23><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 2pt double; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 2pt double; WIDTH: 96pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 2pt double; HEIGHT: 17.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-ignore: colspan" width=128 colSpan=2 height=23>Taste of Lexus</TD><TD class=xl28 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 2pt double; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 2pt double; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 48pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 2pt double; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=64></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 13.5pt" height=18><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 13.5pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=18 x:str="Name ">Name </TD><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; 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BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>LDV330i</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>wheel-man</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Tdrag97</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>icemanjs4</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>xspeedy</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38640">15-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.45833333333333331">11:00 AM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17></TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"></TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl22 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Dave 330i</TD><TD class=xl23 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="38641">16-Oct</TD><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.5pt solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" align=right x:num="0.375">9:00 AM</TD></TR>********>********>********>********></TABLE>Everybody still on for Saturday?:dunno:

It looks like we will have the same beautiful weather we had yesterday. Forecast calls for Sunny and low 80's.:thumbup:

I think everybody that has signed up can recognized each other, except for wheel-man and TAMUM3, so you will have to let us know how to pick you out of the crowd..

wheel-man

10-13-2005, 09:24 PM

Everybody still on for Saturday?:dunno:

It looks like we will have the same beautiful weather we had yesterday. Forecast calls for Sunny and low 80's.:thumbup:

I think everybody that has signed up can recognized each other, except for wheel-man and TAMUM3, so you will have to let us know how to pick you out of the crowd..

how to pick me out? hmmm... well, let me think about that. i'll wear something that stands out and have a lady friend with me.

still having a b-fest luncheon? we can catch the game. go astros :thumbup:

swchang

10-13-2005, 10:04 PM

LDV330i

10-13-2005, 10:15 PM

how to pick me out? hmmm... well, let me think about that. i'll wear something that stands out and have a lady friend with me.

still having a b-fest luncheon? we can catch the game. go astros :thumbup:I was actually thinking about that earlier this evening. It will probably be easier If we post the picture of us and you can pick us out. :D There will be 5 attending from Austin. From left to right: Afshwant, icemanjs4, JetBlack330i (will not be in attendance), xspeeedy (+ his wife will attend), and LDV330i. I also spoke with TLudwig earlier tonight. He will not be in attendance at the Lexus event but would like to join us for lunch.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48534

LDV330i

10-13-2005, 10:24 PM

If you went the year before, be prepared to be bitterly disappointed. My advice: Go in expecting it to suck big time. Then you might enjoy yourself.

If you have never gone before, you should have a blast.I attended last year and it was great. They even had a nice eating place for free and wonderful food. I have been reading the reports for this year so my expectations have been lowered. That is why this year we will be eating somewhere else. :D

wheel-man

10-14-2005, 09:25 AM

we should just make a meeting place for all of us to meet at around noon, 1pm.

LDV330i

10-14-2005, 11:59 AM

we should just make a meeting place for all of us to meet at around noon, 1pm.We all should be checking in at 10:00 AM. Normally there are display/show areas beyond the registration desks. Maybe we should all introduce ourselves there before we all head out in 10 different directions (They will have a course for each car line that Lexus sells). There we can plan the rest of the day out and then we can disperse.

xspeedy

10-14-2005, 12:21 PM

Damn, I may not make it.

icemanjs4

10-14-2005, 01:40 PM

Damn, I may not make it.

WHAT?!?!?!?!??! :eeps:

wheel-man

10-14-2005, 06:28 PM

We all should be checking in at 10:00 AM. Normally there are display/show areas beyond the registration desks. Maybe we should all introduce ourselves there before we all head out in 10 different directions (They will have a course for each car line that Lexus sells). There we can plan the rest of the day out and then we can disperse.

sure, not a bad idea..

Dave 330i

10-15-2005, 08:10 PM

OK guys, how was it? The event and the get together. :dunno:

LDV330i

10-15-2005, 09:31 PM

This was probably the longest BF get together. It lasted 11 hours. :thumbup:

Our original plans was to meet at the the Lexus event at 10 AM. Icemanjs4, Afshawnt, Mr. and Mrs, xspeedy, and myself were there but MIA was wheel-man. Recalling wheel-man's real name and other details he had previously posted we were able to pick him out of the crowd while we waited to try one of the new IS350. :D I saw TAMUM3's car in parking lot but were never able to identify him in the crowds.

We were enjoying ourselves so much that we decided to cancel lunch and just munch of the excellent canapés. Therefore, TLudwig was not able to join us. After testing the IS250 and IS350 vs. the BMW 330i we decided to go to the SUV track where we tested the Lexus GX470. The went to the GS track where we tested the GS300 and GS430. We then spent the rest of afternoon going back and forth between the different tracks, making them are our own privately timed events. :D We also rode as passengers as others drove giving tips on how to improve our driving. We also took video of our driving and hopefully that will be posted on BF tomorrow.

Our preferred car was the BMW 530i specially after we started driving it with the DSC partially turned off. ;) That made driving even more fun. We closed down the track at 6 PM and were one of last people to leave.

We all were disappointed how the MB E500 and SC 400 handled. The GS300 AWD though a little underpowered handled well. The GS430 was nice but it still felt like a big car. Though the IS250 was quick, it did not feel that way after driving the IS350 which was a very fast car. As good as Lexus have been improved they feel felt they were 1 step behind BMW in overall performance. Many people there seem to get the same impression after testing the cars and we lost no time in preaching the (BMW) Word while we waited in line. :bigpimp:

We then went to an Indian restaurant. Don't ask what I ate, all I know it was good. :thumbup: We hang out there until 9 PM when it was time for the Austin gang to head home, exhausted but happy to have made the trek to Houston.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59212

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59213

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59214

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59215

afshawnt

10-15-2005, 10:34 PM

Too tired to post a full reply. I'll do it Sunday maybe. :D :D :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Dave 330i

10-16-2005, 06:33 AM

I'm heading out to the event right now.

LDV330i

10-16-2005, 10:39 AM

Here are a few more pictures from our day at the track (aka Taste of Lexus) :D

Dave 330i

10-16-2005, 12:53 PM

I'm heading out to the event right now.
I'm back from the Taste of Luxury. Overall I liked it. OK, they didn't have the gourmet cook there this year, but it didn't matter to me. The appetizers were good. Lexus knows how to cater to its potential customers. Now, the only car that I was really interested was the new IS 350. It is a major improvement from the first generation, which was designed for the well off ricer crowds. With 300 hp it is a head to head competitor of the 330i. In fact I like the dash layout, with the flourescent dials is well done, much better than the sparced 330i. Lexus was able package all the electonics onto one touch screen display without using a double hump for the NAV system on the dash and without requiring the use of the i-Drive in the 330i. I did not get a chance to compare against the 330i today, but I think the IS handles as well if not better than the BMW. I was unable to make the IS 350 slide around the short and sharp course. It just glued to the asphalt with confidence. As for the rest of the Lexus line, humba. Yes, the big LS 430 and GS 430 were nice if you like the truck like steering ratios. And, the SC430 is definitely not my kind of car.

The stealer of the day, we were able to switch the exchange student's wrist band from right to left which entitles hime to drive:yikes: He is bold so, he took the liberty of driving most of the cars including the E400 and the 530i witout a learners' permit. :D That's him in the SC 430 and GS 430

icemanjs4

10-16-2005, 06:42 PM

I have to say that I really enjoyed the event on Saturday. As LDV330i mentioned, we were there from 10AM to 6PM, and used every minute of the day. I did enjoy driving the new IS250/350, especially teh 350. It handled quite well, and it did stick to the road. The 250 was a little underpowered, but we did drive the 350 first. The 0-60 of the 350 was very impressive - even though it only comes as an auto-transmission.

However, while the steering was accurate, we all felt the overall feel of the car was a bit soft. I'm not sure if it's the looser steering, or the cushier seats, but all of us felt much more confident with the 330i. There is something about the BMW that Lexus has still failed to capture - a solidity... the weight of the wheel, the confidence, etc. That said, of course, the BMW was not as fast in the straightaways as the Lexus - it definitely can outrun the BMW in a straight line.

We all found it rather amusing that they decided to do a head-to-head comparison demo of the 330i and the IS350. They had the two cars to a drag race, make a hairpin turn at the end, and come back. Of course the road was no wider than two cars, so passing during the turn was impossible. Naturally the Lexus won - as it entered the turn first. What we found rather amusing was that the race looked fixed. Coming off of the turn, the Bimmer hardly accelerated at all - almost as if the guy was feathering the pedal for the first 300 feet or so. They made it such that the lexus not only won - but won by several seconds - highly unrealistic. Also the demo course was designed to be straight-line intensive, and not filled with twists and turns. Oh well it was a Lexus event.

On the flip side, we were out there singing the praises of BMW as loud as we could, and attracted several other people into conversations. Also - the line for the 330i was always the longest as everyone wanted to drive it.

If anyone wants the whole collection of pics/videos, PM me and I'll email you a link.

Dave 330i

10-16-2005, 07:38 PM

icemanjs4

10-16-2005, 10:02 PM

I saw the IS 350 beat the 330i, but when they did the same test with the Cad vs RX 400h, I thought it was fixed, such that they agreed to let the Lexus accelerate first, then the Cad. Anyway, the IS 350 is a fine car. If I wasn't partial to BMWs I would buy it. I see a lot of buyers in that segment buying the IS over the 330i.

I'll agree with you that the Lexus if a very nice car. Many people will like the interior far more than the BMW as well. I think Lexus will give the 3 series a run for its money. If you're after handling, the BMW wins out - but for the average consumer - it will be a tough choice.

jim

10-17-2005, 06:55 AM

Also - the line for the 330i was always the longest as everyone wanted to drive it.

If anyone wants the whole collection of pics/videos, PM me and I'll email you a link.

Well, there was only one 330i to drive, after all ;) .

I agree that the 330i was noticeably better suited to track work, despite the IS350's significantly better acceleration. The steering on that 330i was a bit strange, though. . .I think it had the active steering.

I really enjoyed getting behind the wheel of the RX400h, too. That was the first time I've driven a hybrid, and it seems like Lexus is really taking the lead in making the technology more user-friendly (and actually able to merge on the freeway).

Overall, it was a great event :thumbup: .

-j

tamum3

10-17-2005, 07:01 AM

I came away very impressed with the new IS350. Much improvement over the previous model. Lexus certainly knows how to do a nice interior, the E90 feels cold and cheap in comparison.

I would consider buying one if it had a 6spd in it, as the paddle shifts were way too slow. Hopefully Lexus puts out a manual and a coupe very soon. :D

Anyone else think that the 5-series looks very dated already? That car is not aging well at all.

jim

10-17-2005, 07:12 AM

BTW, does anybody know what the small letter(s) in the bottom right of the printed name tag means :dunno: ? I had a "BK" on mine and my girlfriend had an "R". . .

-j

xspeedy

10-17-2005, 08:12 AM

BTW, does anybody know what the small letter(s) in the bottom right of the printed name tag means :dunno: ? I had a "BK" on mine and my girlfriend had an "R". . .

-j

I thought it indicates the color of the neck strap (black vs red). I figured the strap was based on what car you had an interest in (specified in the registration form).

jim

10-17-2005, 08:41 AM

I thought it indicates the color of the neck strap (black vs red). I figured the strap was based on what car you had an interest in (specified in the registration form).
Ah, makes sense. Thanks.

-j

icemanjs4

10-17-2005, 11:28 AM

Yeah, the letters seemed to indicate the color of the strap they needed to attach. But we couldn't figure out what the color meant. I originally asked the lady at the counter, and she said the color was based on what your preference for cars was - so they could tailor their attention to your preferences.

Oddly, I think all of us chose the IS350 as our preference, but I got a different color from the others.

bmw325

10-17-2005, 12:10 PM

Interesting reports. I'd be hard-pressed to consider the 350 simply because a BMW ED lease is usually a much better deal, and because there's no stick. Otherwise, it'd be more of a contender.

xspeedy

10-17-2005, 12:15 PM

Oddly, I think all of us chose the IS350 as our preference, but I got a different color from the others.

You fit the LS market profile, so they gave you red.

Tdrag97

10-17-2005, 02:41 PM

had a awesome time.. so when is there another event coming??? hehe

Dave 330i

10-17-2005, 05:06 PM

Did anyone had their golf swing analyzed (ESPN Golf School Acadamy)? I got mine emailed back to me in video, very cool. :D

icemanjs4

10-18-2005, 07:51 AM

Damn, I looked up the Mazda events www.zoomzoomlive.com and the courses there looked MUCH better than the lexus mini-courses. Too bad all the Texas events are over - and that they arent' rescheduling the houston event. I'd be there in a heartbeat.

xspeedy

10-18-2005, 08:16 AM

LDV330i

10-18-2005, 08:53 AM

Now that y'all have the itch you need to do the real thing, a High Speed Driving Course. The Houston Chapter of BMWCCA (http://www.houston-bmwcca.com/)is sponsoring one next at Texas Motor Speedway. I did it last spring and it was blast. Thinking about doing it again next month.

http://www.houston-bmwcca.com/RB%20pics/BMW_10_05_RACELOGOv9.jpg

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59442

xspeedy

10-18-2005, 09:04 AM

Now that y'all have the itch you need to do the real thing, a High Speed Driving Course. The Houston Chapter of BMWCCA (http://www.houston-bmwcca.com/)is sponsoring one next at Texas Motor Speedway. I did it last spring and it was blast. Thinking about doing it again next month.

I don't know if I have enough painters tape to cover my entire car. :p

Dave 330i

10-18-2005, 09:47 AM

Why do I have to pay to drive my car fast :dunno:

LDV330i

10-18-2005, 09:56 AM

Why do I have to pay to drive my car fast :dunno:It is not about paying to drive fast but having somebody teach you how to drive fast. The courses you experienced this weekend were mickeymouse. It is like comparing miniature golf with playing on a real golf course. At HPDE I was doing speeds of up to 110MPH.:bigpimp:

LDV330i

10-18-2005, 09:58 AM

I don't know if I have enough painters tape to cover my entire car. :pYou do not need to do your whole car if you keep a safe distance of 10'. :rofl:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59444

wheel-man

10-18-2005, 07:12 PM

Dave 330i

10-18-2005, 07:19 PM

LDV330i
Looks like the passenger in the car behind you is giving you the finger. :rofl:

LDV330i

10-18-2005, 07:28 PM

LDV330i
Looks like the passenger in the car behind you is giving you the finger. :rofl:Another thing you learn in class.

That means "I want to pass you on the left side".:p

Dave 330i

10-18-2005, 09:00 PM

Another thing you learn in class.

That means "I want to pass you on the left side".:p
Obviously, you're going to make it difficult for him, right?

LDV330i

10-18-2005, 09:18 PM

Obviously, you're going to make it difficult for him, right?Obviously that dude did not learn his lesson in class. You are only supposed to pass in straightaways. :(

Dave 330i

10-19-2005, 05:51 AM

It is not about paying to drive fast but having somebody teach you how to drive fast. The courses you experienced this weekend were mickeymouse. It is like comparing miniature golf with playing on a real golf course. At HPDE I was doing speeds of up to 110MPH.:bigpimp:
Why were you thinking the Lexus track as driving fast? That's not fast track. I'm thinking about heading out to the boon dog early Sunday morning. The thrill of driving is Angeles Crest Hwy, Malibu Canyon, Ortega Hwy in SoCa. These are roads I need to horn my skills, they are not race tracks. I think there are a lot of fun roads to drive without making weekend commitments.

icemanjs4

10-20-2005, 10:48 PM

It was great to meet everyone. Sorry I was late... my sig other needed time to get ready and I was a little lost finding where the event actually was in the Reliant complex. Had a good time in general, but wish I spent more time with y'all. Not as good as past years.

And of course the bimmers were the winners in all the comparos.

gary

Hey it was great meeting you, after seeing your posts for so long online. Wow if this wasn't as good as past years, the past years must have been fantastic! And don't worry about being late - the ladies always come first! I'm just jealous that she got to ride with one of the ... caugh.. ahem... "pro drivers"....

NaTuReB0Y

10-20-2005, 10:54 PM

Always full............

wheel-man

10-21-2005, 12:55 AM

Hey it was great meeting you, after seeing your posts for so long online. Wow if this wasn't as good as past years, the past years must have been fantastic! And don't worry about being late - the ladies always come first! I'm just jealous that she got to ride with one of the ... caugh.. ahem... "pro drivers"....

you mean pro doesn't equal let/make sure the lexus wins? :dunno: :p

armaq

10-21-2005, 08:20 PM

I saw TAMUM3's car in parking lot but were never able to identify him in the crowds.

You mean her? That's why you couldn't ID TAMUM3!

Anyway, I will be at TWS for the CCA event, so see you there!

LDV330i

10-21-2005, 08:44 PM

You mean her? That's why you couldn't ID TAMUM3!

:confused:

Having never met TAMUM3 or seen anything in postings that would indicate otherwise, I made a presumption on gender. Me bad. :ouch:

LDV330i

10-21-2005, 09:01 PM

Damn, I looked up the Mazda events www.zoomzoomlive.com (http://www.zoomzoomlive.com/) and the courses there looked MUCH better than the lexus mini-courses. Too bad all the Texas events are over - and that they arent' rescheduling the houston event. I'd be there in a heartbeat. Next event coming up will be the Subaru Impreza (WRX) Challenge. Sign up here (http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/05shakedown/index.html) for more info.

xspeedy

10-22-2005, 06:27 AM

Next event coming up will be the Subaru Impreza (WRX) Challenge. Sign up here (http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/05shakedown/index.html) for more info.

Woohoo! My wife and I are both signed up to get the e-mails. Hopefully putting an Austin zip code doesn't preclude us from a potential Houston event.

Dave 330i

10-22-2005, 07:55 AM

Thanks, LDV330i. You're our official "new car test promotion" watcher.

icemanjs4

10-22-2005, 10:21 AM

Luis, where do you find these?!?! I too signed up for the emails. I sure wish there was more info on that site though.

LDV330i

10-23-2005, 06:08 AM

Luis, where do you find these?!?! I too signed up for the emails. I sure wish there was more info on that site though.:dunno: :confused:

Have y'all not heard of something called the Internet? I think a guy called Al Gore invented it a while back. Google for more info.

:lmao:

:D

tamum3

10-24-2005, 06:10 AM

You mean her? That's why you couldn't ID TAMUM3!

Anyway, I will be at TWS for the CCA event, so see you there!

Dont think my wife would be too happy if I was a "her" :rofl:
I think your mistaking me for Judy...she has an estoril m3 sedan and is from College Station.

I didnt stick around too long as I had a take home exam for grad school to finish up. Did see a Z8 (believe it belongs to a guy from the Houston CCA) and a few M3's there.

LDV330i

10-24-2005, 11:04 AM

I think your mistaking me for Judy...she has an estoril m3 sedan and is from College Station.

That would be anyone. I have met her before. :D

icemanjs4

10-24-2005, 04:05 PM

Dont think my wife would be too happy if I was a "her" :rofl:
I think your mistaking me for Judy...she has an estoril m3 sedan and is from College Station.

I didnt stick around too long as I had a take home exam for grad school to finish up. Did see a Z8 (believe it belongs to a guy from the Houston CCA) and a few M3's there.

Cool, you probably saw my car then. There was a silver Z8, next to an M3, next to a SilverGray 330ZHP. The ZHP was my car :-) Sadly all anyone ever talks about was the Z8 :-(

tamum3

10-25-2005, 06:20 AM

Cool, you probably saw my car then. There was a silver Z8, next to an M3, next to a SilverGray 330ZHP. The ZHP was my car :-) Sadly all anyone ever talks about was the Z8 :-(

The Z8 does tend to stand out a little ;) Love the red interior in it!

I did think it funny that the cars lined up were all silver or gray

LDV330i

10-25-2005, 10:02 AM

I did think it funny that the cars lined up were all silver or grayThe owners are probably lawyers or engineers. (Very conservative group).:D