I have two options, I know it is a weird comparison. I truly want a IS350 though but now it's just down to $$$. But if I get a 2006 Toyota Tacoma my mom will buy it for me. I have to make a decision by tommrrow. I figured I'll take the Tacoma and drive it, while saving up the money for the car I truely want. What would you guy do? I will be making 40grand a year at my job. My commute will be 70miles roundtrip to work.

2007 Lexus IS350 is 42K out the door. My mom will give me $5000. Meaning I have to pay $37,000 + $2400 insurance. Payment should be almost $900 a month for 5yr loan which includes insurance.

2006 Toyota Tacoma V6 4 Door Double Cab. She buys it. I just pay her $300 a month including insurance as long as I drive it.

You seem to be a young man.
Do not get yourself in debt with a car now.
The Lexus will get scratched, dented, and rusty in time just like all cars. You just won't be paying for it still when it does!
I could have had a Lexus RX330 but decided with a family on a Toyota Sienna and I have not regretted the Sienna for a minute. Toyota's are great cars. The Lexus IS nest though!

Go for the Lexus, that is what you really want, nothing is free in life, it is much more challenging if you stretch your expenses but get what you want, instead of having it for free... No effort or real challenge for you, the other way you will remember your effort everytime you drive you brand new 2007 Lexus... Go for it...

Get the truck...Is much cheaper than that lexus, and besides, Lexus is a toyota anyways.:)