JonBoy

Good choice! I'm in somewhat the same dilemma as you as I'm looking for a nicer car BUT the out-of-warranty costs or problems scare the tar out of me. I'd expect the Lexus to last quite a while.

Presto123

Congrats. I love that color. This would have been my next purchase if it came with a three pedal setup.

fishfryer

Congrats on the car, very nice.

secondreality

White leather, I'll have to take my phone out there to get a few more pics up. I was shocked when I saw it at first, but the white really grew on me after seeing the car twice (I didn't buy until after thinking about it for a few days and doing more research etc).

As far as warranty, etc. I actually still have some factory warranty left, but I did add on coverage to 100k miles and for 5 more years just because the extra $40/month was worth the peace of mind (even covers the DCT, which is what I was most worried about wearing down or having issues, just based on what I've read about M3/Evo MR and their similar transmissions).

I keep hitting the brake with my left foot when I first get in the car by habit hah. This is the first time I have not had a traditional stick shift since 2001, I'll have to see if I change my mind on it after a year or two and go back, or if I become a convert to just having the flappy paddles.

[DT]

Awesome, I could tell it was a light color from the exterior shot. White can be a kind of cool on the right car/color combination.

Carbon Blue

sweet purchase! Enjoy it and drive safe.

omairtheman1

Good buy! Throw in an LSD and you'll be set!

ziggy55

congrats! very nice buy, now this car must be torque fun

waltk88

The ISF has a torque converter automatic transmission. The M3 and Evo MR have dual clutch tranmissions.

dombey

mostly correct...
it has a torque converter but it is only active in 1st gear to enable smooth transitions from a stop. After that, it is completely locked, allowing extemely fast and tight shifts with none of the downside associated with slushboxes.