IS300

[Mike98'240]

Decisions... Decisions...

Well I have the money I have been so saving for the complete sr20det swap. Originally I was going to just turbo my KA but it is an automatic... in which I would not be able to enjoy/satisfy the new T like I would if it was a manual. After all this patience and money well saved, I have been looking at another car to purchase.

I found a guy selling a 2002 Lexus IS300 with 4100 miles on it, fully loaded, 5sp speed for $26000. After extensive research on this car... That is a damn good price, and he has a legit reason to sell it... So I am assuming nothing is wrong with it.

Anyhow, I was just curious to view comments on what people would rather daily drive (IS300 or 98 240sx w/sr20det)...Also, suggestion, info..., and which would be more expensive to maintain, etc....???

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[blaqsilvia]

I dunno what to tell you. But if I had that moolah- I would spend it on an s15 conversion plus engine swap... oooooh baby, I would drive that day and night and would love the shit out of it &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> It'll look hotter than any IS300- and smoke'em too &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[DSC]

Just get altezza lights for you 240 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> j/k j/k hehe

I duno what I'd go for...
I think I would take a BMW over the IS300 though, then again you'd need a little bit more $ for one worth driving <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

I say just leave it to the test drive...If you like it better take it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

PS: blaqsilvia, I would take the money from the front conversion and put it into the engine...wana race? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

[Mike98&#39;240]

To blaqsilvia>

Well here is my little situation -

What I was going to do is take the money I get from selling my car and the money saved for the sr20det conversion... and get a loan for the difference I would have to pay off the IS300... So that is one reason I could not do all that conversion shit... Don't have that much cash up front.. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

[sykikchimp]

The IS300 is a badass little car. &nbsp;RWD inline 6-Cyl. Great suspension. &nbsp;I think they look a little porky for my taste, but that is one of the few new cars out I would like to have. &nbsp;There is all sorts of aftermarket for that car. &nbsp;Of course, you wouldn't have any money left over FOR the aftermarket on that car. &nbsp;Where as your 240 would be built and badass for that $$.

[DuffMan]

The G35 would make that IS300 it's bitch, and then not even call it the next day.

[blaqsilvia]

Well, If I were you- I'd test drive the IS300- and if you like that more- then buy that and enjoy it. It's gonna be whatever makes you happy. Especially with a car, its a pretty big purchase for an average person, so you want to make sure your gonna have something thats going to make you happy.. so go with that.. and if I were you and getting the IS300, I would try to get a loan for a few thous more than the car and fix it up some.. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'> &nbsp;my 2 cents &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[twofortysx]

For the money, the IS300 is NOT worth it. &nbsp;For only 8000 more you're at MSRP on a brand new 350z TOP MODEL. &nbsp;The 350 would be far sportier and would kick the is300's ass in every area (except for how many chicks own it).

I would say, do more homework and find a better bang for your buck. &nbsp;Even the WR-x (although not as pretty) is better a better horsepower/handling bargain.

In the end, it's what you want to buy though and it's your money (if you want to make it mine, I can give you my address). &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Keep your eyes open on other cars you might like, but if your heart is set on the is300 that's a killer deal. &nbsp;I'd take one over my s14.