Mr.Duck

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hey guys, my mom seems pretty set on an es300... but i want another nissan in the family! what do you guys think? ES300 or I30? please give reasons, and like the thread said, it would be an 00-01

WHOS UR DADDY

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I have a list of about 6 cars that im shopping for, both of those are on it.

Heres what ive gathered so far:
I30 is cheaper, relative with similar options and mileage
I30 is a nissan, thats just bonus points
I30 has a timing chain, as opposed to all lexus models that have a belt which needs to be replace at 90k and this is very costly.
I30 came out with new styling in 00 and went up in similar styling upto 04
I30 is quicker off the line

Es300 is a more luxurios quieter ride
Es300 has a better reputation and sound more prestigous as a LEXUS
Es300 in my opinion looks better in that year
Es300 Nakamichi is far better than the BOSE

Otherwise i feel they are pretty much the same, I would buy the Es300 but ive been a sucker for Lexuses ever since I knew what a car was, finally i reached a point in my life where I drive one everyday, unfortunately its not mine :sad:

Maybe if you go for the 02 Es youd be in a better field, but those are ooogly

thephatOne

the es300 is based off the camry, i think infiniti sounds better than lexus, when people think lexus these days its the car everyone and their mothers have the is300, everyone drives the rx330, and the ls430 isnt too popular here in LA. Personally Id stick to infiniti, i drive an i30 and i prefer it compared to the gs300 i used to have, although a tad more comfortable, but still.

attomica

It really depends on what you're looking for. The ES will appeal to someone who values luxury over performance. It is a bit more refined than the I30, but not that much. In the ES, the engine and the passenger compartment are quieter; the seats are softer; and the fuel economy is better. The I30 prevails when it comes to performance and interior and trunk space. I'm 6'4" and feel like I can spread out in my I30, but feel cramped when in my mom's ES.

97I30touring

Gonna be hard to persuade her. Older folks love lexuses. If my dad and i were riding in my I or my buddys TL, he would be like "this is a really nice car, rides like a LEXUS." And i'd rebutt, "No it rides like an INFINITI." goodluck, but mommies prefer lexi's

lawrencel715

i rather have es if you have the money. it's just so much smoother, and the leather is SO much nicer.

illmortal

Actually the ES and GS series are sweet *** Luxury cars. I give them their respect, I haven't drove one more than 2 days worth, but honestly I enjoy not feeling a damn thing on the road.

Jeff92se

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Um the I30 is based off the maxima. What's your point again?

Anyhoo, Lexus service is very good and ES300 resale is eons better than the I30

thephatOne

i know the i30 is based off the maxima, id rather have a maxima over a camry...

kcryan

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i hate to say it but id go with the lexus but then again BMW trumps all in my book and if i had $$ i would have a bimmer

1SICKLEX

Neither is a bad car but clearly, the ES 300 is a best selller and near the top every year since 1992. Its not sporting but it also does not pretend to be. When u add dealer service and perks and top notch quality, your mother would be very happy with the ES.

Loe max

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I agree, but Infiniti dealers aren't far behind Lexus dealers in service

ES300's have a timing belt, but they are also a non-interference engine.

illmortal

uh if Lexus has a timing belt.. then what do I30's have?.. chain?

Mr.Duck

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the the VQ's have timing chains... which should technically last you the life of the car

illmortal

Thanks for the info