Can an 02 Six speed outrun an 02 IS300? Just wondering.

 

You'll spank it, laugh, spank it again, then wipe up his tears from losing so bad.. j/p but you'll hand the lexus his ****.

 

I think an 02 auto will spank an IS300 too.

 

this will be a very very very easy thing to do..

 

Don't underestimate those IS300's. I had a bad launch a few nights ago, and he took right off - hardly caught him at the finish, so close we had to do a few more the next day, where I had only like 1/5 - 2 cars on him. They are quick and have good balance, and all have LSD, so use caution while racing these guys. Their numbers are much lower, and actually weigh a few pounds more, but I think the balance of the car and their ability to hook up gives them an advantage at the start.

The aftermarket market for those cars are amazing. My friend just ordered a SRT intake and HKS titanium/carbon fiber exhaust, together claiming 25hp @ wheels.

 

I'm certain any properly driver 2K2 Max will have no problem with the IS300 (auto or 5speed).

 

HELL A WELL DRIVEN 95-01 SE AUTO CAN BEAT AND HANG WITH AN IS300 AUTO OR MANUAL SINCE THE MANUAL ISNT TO MUCH QUICKER THAN AN AUTO. 2K2 WILL WALK IT BAD!

 

My friend just got a new IS300 about three weeks before I got my new Max! His: Auto, Mine: 6 speed. His: about $5,000 more than mine. He is also a Sportbike maniac. Well, I did kick his a$$ and the best part? I am "just" a girrrrrrrrrl! It will be some time before his ego recovers.

 

I test drove a 5-speed IS300 right before test driving the 6-speed Max. The difference is night and day. The Maxima would destroy the IS in a race. The IS300 had great steering feel and balance, but felt like it was towing a trailer compared to the Maxima!

I also believe that a '00-01 Max 5-speed would have no problem beating a 5-speed IS.

 

I agree with most everything thats been said in this thread. I test drove a 5spd IS300 and while the handling/feel of the car was light years ahead of the Maxima, it was extemely underpowered. You know what, I think us Max owners have just become spoiled with all that hp/tq we have....us 2K2 guys anyway.

 

Yep the IS300 plants itself to the road. I am amazed on the handling, do not even think of comparing it to the Max in the chassis department. As for power, my auto Max is almost even with a auto IS300 with a SRT intake up to 70mph, I bet top speed the IS300 would pull cause the 5 speed is great and I have driven the IS300 quit a bit, It just keeps pulling up top.

 

I raced an 2002 IS300 the other day, nice color too, the orange like the altima, i spanked it though, and i have an automagic

 

Cool...Now I'm not going to shy away form this guy. He's cought me twice in the past two weeks at a light. First time, the guy wanted to race about a block away from the 50 station so I didn't punch it. The last time, he even rolled down his limmo tinted front window and gave me the finger...I'm stock and He's got rims exhaust and clear everything, so I figured I wouldn't waste the gas on the guy if he was going to blow me away. I didn't know you guys have taken 'em before. Anyway, that guy smoked his tires at the red for a couple of seconds and punched out as soon as it turned green. I didn't hear a blow-off or anything. I'll have to take him next time.
I should probably get an intake soon!

Later and thanks again!
Luke