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Terry Limehouse (Terrykarr)
New member
Username: Terrykarr
Post Number: 21
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 - 10:25 am: | |
I purchased an IS300 just a little over a year ago off of e-bay. The car had 20,000 miles on it. At the time, I had the same dilemma, BMW 325 or the IS300. I think they are both great cars. I have had no problems with the IS300, has good power, handles great, and best of all, my wife loves it. Between the two, I think the IS300 is the best bang for the buck. |
William Huber (Solipsist)
Member
Username: Solipsist
Post Number: 520
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 1:21 pm: | |
I'm not a fan of the E Shift on the IS300 but it does have a 6 SP manual transmission available. Go for that if you can find one. |
Joseph (Mojo)
Junior Member
Username: Mojo
Post Number: 173
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 10:19 am: | |
Also heard they were making a IS430 V8 4.3L that would be cool. |
J.D. Smythe (Jeff)
Junior Member
Username: Jeff
Post Number: 83
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 7:45 am: | |
I just bought a 2003 IS 300. I drove both. The Lexus is just as much fun to drive, cost less, much better dealer service, and goes like a scalded cat. The negatives are; so-so gas mileage and the steering is a little twitchy. Later this year, the IS 300 will be available in a 2 door and also a convertible. |
G.Peters (Wfo_racer)
Junior Member
Username: Wfo_racer
Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 4:29 am: | |
Go to car talk and you will see that the 3 series is in the top ten gay and lesbian cars. Secondly with M3 motors blowing up and BMW not calling for a recall only replacing those who complain the loudest is this a company you want to support ? |
No! (Racer001)
New member
Username: Racer001
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 2:58 am: | |
Yes, the IS300 is a nice car... but I think it tries to hard with it's boy racer looks...
In other news... the boy racer by the name of racer001 had to reregester because he forgot his password... :p |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 3819
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 16, 2002 - 12:46 am: | |
I really believe that the Lexus is a more trouble free car and in the long run you will be happier you chose it over the BMW. It will run also. My stepson has one and it will haul ass. |
Chris F. (Dallasguy)
New member
Username: Dallasguy
Post Number: 29
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 11:26 pm: | |
Go for the IS300 over the 325. I have had my 5 speed for a year now. Driven both and the IS is way more fun. If you were talking about a 330, then its a different story. But for about 8k less, the IS wins hands down. |
Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member
Username: Yelcab1
Post Number: 478
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 11:13 am: | |
BMW, cause I have one. Although, I could be persuaded by an Infinity G35 Coupe. Maybe not |
Omar (O. H. B.) (Auraraptor)
Junior Member
Username: Auraraptor
Post Number: 66
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 1:17 am: | |
My friend has a IS300, and I was not impressed at all with the fugly rice burner car..IMHO
BTW if you check my info, you will see I am partial...BMW! |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
Junior Member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 113
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 12:58 am: | |
wrong board to ask about a lexus, if you must, go with an Audi A4! |
Norman Yung (Storminnormin)
New member
Username: Storminnormin
Post Number: 20
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 11:03 pm: | |
A little off topic, but the bimmer for sure. |
Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Member
Username: Mr_0011
Post Number: 440
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 10:32 pm: | |
Nothing will happen if you put it in the 'off topic' section...
Get the BMW. |
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 570
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 10:05 pm: | |
I'm not usually the OT Police but I guess I'll do it this time...
THIS BELONGS IN "OFF TOPIC!" |
Brian Saligman (Brisalig)
New member
Username: Brisalig
Post Number: 27
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 10:00 pm: | |
DES, I know, and Im ready. Ill try not to let it hurt my feelings, but I feel that more people see it here. Last time someone yelled, it did hurt my feelings |
DES (Sickspeed)
Junior Member
Username: Sickspeed
Post Number: 202
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 9:32 pm: | |
Brian, i know someone's gonna come along and tell you that this post belongs in Off Topic, but let me tell you, right away, off the bat, 100% sure, don't look back- get the beamer...! |
Brian Saligman (Brisalig)
New member
Username: Brisalig
Post Number: 26
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 9:27 pm: | |
Okay guys, this is the last time I will do this. I know this is a ferrari board, but I cant help myself. You guys really are good, and I need some good advise. I can now get a new car after the 1st of the year. What do you think, a Lexus is300 5-speed, or a bmw 325i 5-speed. Those are the only two in my price range, that I like. Please let me know what you think. |