LEXUS IS300 Question
02-05-2003, 08:22 AM
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IS300 Handles and drives great! It's just not big enough for me and my wife. It's tough to turn down a good deal on one (if you get a good deal) because they drive so well! I was seconds away from buying this instead of the Max, but I'm glad I went with the Max in the end.
02-05-2003, 08:59 AM
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Re: LEXUS IS300 Question
Originally posted by titot4u
Whats the HP on the IS300? Is the engine any better than our Max?
Whats the HP on the IS300? Is the engine any better than our Max?
the IS engine has it's advantages...it's a straight 6...so it's smooth..real smooth...
but it's not as powerful as our larger displacement VQ's
The IS is easily turbo charged, but the straigh 6 makes for a long hood...the V6 of the VQ allows for a more compact design...but the irony is that the IS300 is compact, and the Maxima is not.
-vq
02-05-2003, 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by Virus
The VQ35 is a better engine, but the IS300 is an amazing car to drive.
The VQ35 is a better engine, but the IS300 is an amazing car to drive.
If they up the HP I could see myself in one.....ladies like em too.
02-05-2003, 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by slickrick
the is300 is a good car. but its just too small, and i think its kind of a girly car.
the is300 is a good car. but its just too small, and i think its kind of a girly car.
I got one for sale...
low miles...2001
black with black and black leather.
Check out my link
only 25,977
holla
02-05-2003, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by BLKMAX005SPD
and slow...
I got one for sale...
low miles...2001
black with black and black leather.
Check out my link
only 25,977
holla
and slow...
I got one for sale...
low miles...2001
black with black and black leather.
Check out my link
only 25,977
holla
in a car magazine. I couldn't read anything else since it was in Chinese.
02-06-2003, 01:49 AM
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i heard from a friend who has an IS that Lexus is planning to put the SC430's engine into the IS so that it'll compete against cars like the M3. so far is just a rumor, but since it sounds like someone actually saw an article, then it might become true soon enough.
02-06-2003, 03:43 AM
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IS is very small inside..too Civicish in size. I was not impressed with the interior..I expected much better fot the price. Not enough power either...not a bang for the buck in my estimation. I would go G35..best of both worlds
02-06-2003, 06:08 AM
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Originally posted by Batman518
i heard from a friend who has an IS that Lexus is planning to put the SC430's engine into the IS so that it'll compete against cars like the M3. so far is just a rumor, but since it sounds like someone actually saw an article, then it might become true soon enough.
i heard from a friend who has an IS that Lexus is planning to put the SC430's engine into the IS so that it'll compete against cars like the M3. so far is just a rumor, but since it sounds like someone actually saw an article, then it might become true soon enough.
Nothing can really touch that car in the price range IMO. I love the way BMWs look but I hate the insides (esp. the amber dashboard...yuk). I have always prefered Japanese cars so I'm waiting until Toyota does the right thing *cough* 2004 SUPRA TURBO *cough*.
02-06-2003, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by ToasterMax
that is an unconfirmed rumor but very likely. They are going after the M3 and S4 very hard. It has been done in Japan.
that is an unconfirmed rumor but very likely. They are going after the M3 and S4 very hard. It has been done in Japan.
02-06-2003, 08:49 AM
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I'd be a lot more interested in the IS300 if it didn't look like an overgrown Civic... especially the taillights. It's sad, but riceboys have actually ruined the back end of that car for me... seems like it's quite the go-kart too.
02-06-2003, 11:35 AM
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Re: LEXUS IS300 Question
I wonder if my 2K SE Automagic w/ Frankencar can beat one?
Maxima 0 to 60 : 6.7 sec.
IS300 0 to 60 : 7.1 sec.
Anyone know?
Maxima 0 to 60 : 6.7 sec.
IS300 0 to 60 : 7.1 sec.
Anyone know?
Originally posted by titot4u
Whats the HP on the IS300? Is the engine any better than our Max?
Whats the HP on the IS300? Is the engine any better than our Max?
02-06-2003, 01:55 PM
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Re: LEXUS IS300 Question
Originally posted by titot4u
Whats the HP on the IS300? Is the engine any better than our Max?
Whats the HP on the IS300? Is the engine any better than our Max?
Its kinda like comparing the M5 against the E55 AMG, but on a much lower scale. Where the E55 would KILL the M5 at the strip, the M5 is a MUCH more competent sports sedan overall.
Just my $.02
Peace.
02-08-2003, 10:49 AM
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Just keep in mind, the IS300 may get obliterated by a 2K2 Max at the drag strip but it will obliterate a 2K2 Max on the autocross course, because if its handling characteristics.
Its kinda like comparing the M5 against the E55 AMG, but on a much lower scale. Where the E55 would KILL the M5 at the strip, the M5 is a MUCH more competent sports sedan overall.
Damn, said perfectly.
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