As for "down grading", or leading a "bland existance", well, if that means not having to take my car into a dealership that doesn't know what they are doing (or even gives a damn about their customers) every month or more, than I'll take that life any day. If it means driving a car that is flawless from day one, versus one that had serious problems from the day I drove it off the lot and seemed to be accumulating them by the mile, then that's the life for me! In just the week I've had the Lexus, I can feel that my stress level has dropped tremendously. It's actually fun to drive a car without a vibration or rattle, one that doesn't snap at me each time I use the brakes, one that allows the passenger to fasten their seat belt, one that allows me to close the trunk whenever I want it to close, one who's seat doesn't rock to and fro, etc., etc. Gee, all that non-trouble with a more powerful engine and it was stickered less, too! Oh, and just found out today that my insurance premiums will be well over $300 less per year! Now, I wonder why that is? (big grin)

Again, I appreciate the support I've received here. To the others, well, they must just be lurkers from the BMW boards....you know how those guys are! (evil grin)

[Sorry, guys, but a couple of dudes here just got under my skin.]

In his defense,
He did have a profile set up on www.x-typecentral.com with pictures of his X-Type. I removed it the other day per his request.

CT

You are obviously a lexus dealer !!!

This is the first time i've seen him post.