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jamg · 10-07-2009, 10:45 PM

well, looking to get a new car..and looking at all my options.

Right now I'm comparing it to the STi, and I don't have much info on the IS.

How is aftermarket support on the IS?

Say getting a decent turbo kit, how much would that cost?

It comes with a 2jz right(lol)? How much power is the engine suppose to handle with stock internals?

would you rather get the STi for the IS?

I could probably find an IS at an auction for around $8k, as opposed to getting and STi from there, for over $10k.

Just trying to feel out my options before i make a purchase. Evo's are ruled out because of price and the lack of luxury i'd like to have.

RiversideS13 · 10-07-2009, 11:32 PM

you cannot compare sti with IS300... it is like comparing orange and apple. it is all depends on what quality are you looking for. since sti has turbo, there are more things you can do. IS300 would ride more luxury of course, but sti would handles better. IS300 you can do 2jzgte swap, but for the amount of money you spend, you could already buy a sti.

anyway, from looking at your questions, i think you will be happier with sti. those questions you can also simply answered your self by using google

S14_Kouki · 10-07-2009, 11:33 PM

dont waste your money on a stupid ass STI get a IS300 take out the na 2j or 1j whatever the fuck they come with (ppl have done close to 1000hp stock bottom end) get the IS300 and put a 3s-gte in the bitch.

Kougeki · 10-07-2009, 11:55 PM

IS300s are nice.
It's not under my name, but my mom has one.
Another thing you might wanna consider is
what are you gonna use it for. The IS is just a
better looking sedan. Altezza FTW!

jamg · 10-08-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RiversideS13

you cannot compare sti with IS300... it is like comparing orange and apple. it is all depends on what quality are you looking for. since sti has turbo, there are more things you can do. IS300 would ride more luxury of course, but sti would handles better. IS300 you can do 2jzgte swap, but for the amount of money you spend, you could already buy a sti.

anyway, from looking at your questions, i think you will be happier with sti. those questions you can also simply answered your self by using google

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

dont waste your money on a stupid ass STI get a IS300 take out the na 2j or 1j whatever the fuck they come with (ppl have done close to 1000hp stock bottom end) get the IS300 and put a 3s-gte in the bitch.

lol complete opposite replies.

it will be for daily driving/weekend warrior.

JVD · 10-08-2009, 01:07 AM

STI is fun to drive.

IS300 is slow.

I'd chose STI. All around better car from the factory.

HyperTek · 10-08-2009, 01:14 AM

is300 is sexy, sti is "boy racer"
the other day i posted on facebook if i should get a is300, and girls replied "dam balla!"..
if i had posted sti i probably would have got more guy replies lol

RiversideS13 · 10-08-2009, 02:12 AM

yeah i got more compliments from girls (including 60 years old women) for my is300 than guys i think. as a daily, it rides smooth and reliable. mine is 02 model with 76k miles, only had to replace an oxygen sensor so far under warranty. other than that, not even a light bulb or rattle. still have original brake pads and clutch.

but if you are looking for a street racing mobile, this is definitely not the right car that you are looking at. i think it was rated 7.4 second for 0-60. a new camry v6 could smoke you without any problem

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-08-2009, 04:22 AM

IS300 is a pretty expensive project car if you're planning on swapping the motor.

I wouldn't bother with a 3SGTE, when you can put a 2JZGTE in there easily.

STI is a completely different car from the IS realistically.

It's all about how much work you wanna do, and how much you want to spend.

S14_Kouki · 10-08-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

IS300 is a pretty expensive project car if you're planning on swapping the motor.

I wouldn't bother with a 3SGTE, when you can put a 2JZGTE in there easily.

STI is a completely different car from the IS realistically.

It's all about how much work you wanna do, and how much you want to spend.

Im trying to be different. I dont think he would even consider a 3s, yes the 2j but damn every person in the world have 2j nuts in the mouth. Lets be cool and do something different to our cars plus im sure he would go the really easy way and just turbo the NA engine.

Flicktitty · 10-08-2009, 10:29 AM

For me it would be the IS300 HANDS DOWN!

Better ride. (alot less rigid then the STI)
Looks better (that's an opinion)
just as much aftermarket.

if you do some searching on Clublexus.com or My.is you will find ALOT of info on these cars.

Alot of people go with a basic NA-T kit with a T61 turbo (they cost anywhere from $1700 through XSpower up to about $4500 depending on what kind you want) and then they do a Toyota supra TT Headgasket and they are fine for over about 450-500WHP. the automatic tran's will begin to fail over 500 same with the stock W58 tran's that is in the car. so you could upgrade to a built toyo auto/GM auto or a V160 6spd or a R154 (out of the MKIII Turbos) those are good for about 800WHP with proper work.

I know alot of IS300 guy's that go NA-T look around on Supraforums and what not an pick up stock TT supra rods/pistons to put into there car and with that bottom end and a TT headgasket you could make 800whp through the bottom end, but you will need headwork at that point.

IF you need any more info i'll chime in or feel free to PM me.

i think a GTE swap (realistically would cost about 5-6K) might be the cheaper and better alternative in the long run. But it would be a bigger it off the get go.

Just think, STI you will get alot more guy's wanting your nuts, but Girls are ALL about LEXUS's i drive my girls 96 SC300 every so often and seems EVERYONE looks at ya in it. that is just another reason why i would choose Lexus, your not such a punk kid boy racer.

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-08-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

Im trying to be different. I dont think he would even consider a 3s, yes the 2j but damn every person in the world have 2j nuts in the mouth. Lets be cool and do something different to our cars plus im sure he would go the really easy way and just turbo the NA engine.

I don't even want to comment on the "being different" bandwagon.

Flicktitty · 10-08-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

I don't even want to comment on the "being different" bandwagon.

agreed, does ANYONE really realize how hard it is to be "Differant" with a car anymore?

S14_Kouki · 10-08-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

I don't even want to comment on the "being different" bandwagon.

How hard is it to be different shit at least hes not getting a 240.

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Originally Posted by Flicktitty

agreed, does ANYONE really realize how hard it is to be "Differant" with a car anymore?

Its simple if you have a 240 DONT buy and megan manifold with a 2871 or a full race kit with a 30r seeing how thats what 80% of 240's have. Its way more easy to be different with a IS300 cause not alot of ppl mod them in the states. Lets see if you mod the IS300 with a 3s instead of a fucking 2j then shit your more different then any IS300 person I know. Theres prob not even one 3s IS300 owner in america.

Ben G · 10-08-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JVD

STI is fun to drive.

IS300 is slow.

I'd chose STI. All around better car from the factory.

Have you been in an IS300? You barley press that throttle and you take the fuck off.

Flicktitty · 10-08-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben G

Have you been in an IS300? You barley press that throttle and you take the fuck off.

"take the fuck off" in compairison to a KA 240?

take a stock IS300 and a STOCK STI the sti will straight RUN AWAY from a IS.

Ben G · 10-08-2009, 11:25 AM

your comparing it to awd of course its going to beat it and it has a nice little turbo, but your saying they are slow when in fact they are not maybe not as quick as the sti but defiantly not slow.

Flicktitty · 10-08-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben G

your comparing it to awd of course its going to beat it and it has a nice little turbo, but your saying they are slow when in fact they are not maybe not as quick as the sti but defiantly not slow.

a IS300 is peppy at best. it will get out of it's own way...but it's no race car.

Ben G · 10-08-2009, 11:36 AM

well of course non of these cars are, i would honestly buy a wrx before an sti though better deal and you can get more power into them a lot easier.

ronmcdon · 10-08-2009, 12:42 PM

IS300 really isn't that bad even in stock form.
Only thing I'd do is get some nicer tires, pads.
'MAYBE' a slightly stiffer suspension to compensate for the typical Toyota vague/light steering.
I'd just spend the time & $$ learning to drive it well.

It's the probably the one of the few Toyota's that I actually like.

JVD · 10-08-2009, 01:22 PM

Just re-read OP.

If you're looking for luxury... STI is not it.

IS300 might make more sense for you.

ixfxi · 10-08-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperTek

is300 is sexy, sti is "boy racer"
the other day i posted on facebook if i should get a is300, and girls replied "dam balla!"..

thats because you're asian. having a lexus is like a pinnacle lifetime achievement, next to being super wealthy (fraud) like Tom Vu.

but with that said, the IS300 is just that.. a fucking toyota. I own an SC300.. its all bullshit. Its a good car but expensive to modify. Also, the Lexus forums are practically useless.. its a night and day comparison to zilvia. I actually feel embarrassed reading threads on club lexus, as if I am losing brain cells (and i'm already pretty dumb).

I think the STI has more potential for just everything: tunability, fun, and more modern. The IS300 *was* a cool car when it was first released, that lasted for like 2 years. Then better cars came out.

I've considered an IS but the costs are not in sync with the performance. You're buying an overweight paperweight that is reliable and comfortable. If thats what you want, go for it. Thats why I purchased my `95 SC300 (but at half the price). Not to mention, my car is OBD1 whereas the IS is nothing but headache (if you're in Cali) as its OBD2.

STI or EVO. If you're looking for fun, those are the cars to buy.

*!Zar!* · 10-08-2009, 02:11 PM

My.is is a shitty forum. Every day I spent on there made me want to stab myself in the face.

ixfxi · 10-08-2009, 03:03 PM

its alllllllllll about DESIGNO bumper and auto-coture body kits.... fucking kill me

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-08-2009, 05:51 PM

Having an IS300 with a 3SGTE would be no different than having an RS200 in Japan.

You're gonna swap a smaller motor in? Meh, fuck that.

S14_Kouki · 10-08-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Having an IS300 with a 3SGTE would be no different than having an RS200 in Japan.

You're gonna swap a smaller motor in? Meh, fuck that.

Well seeing how IS300 come stock with NA 3s's (in japan) then yes in japan it would be no different then a rs200 ( that a na IS in japan right). Or you can buy the whole 1uz swap for $400 and put that bitch in. and thats going bigger

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-08-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

Well seeing how IS300 come stock with NA 3s's (in japan) then yes in japan it would be no different then a rs200 ( that a na IS in japan right). Or you can buy the whole 1uz swap for $400 and put that bitch in. and thats going bigger

1uz is cool, but then you're stepping into might as well do LS1 territory.

S14_Kouki · 10-08-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

1uz is cool, but then you're stepping into might as well do LS1 territory.

NO FUCK LS1 fuck that shit thats the easy way out, fuck push rods and single cam im into the 4 cam non push rod engines

jamg · 10-08-2009, 08:57 PM

great replies

well swapping the motor out is out of the question. all that work and extra $ on a car i will be financing isn't worth it.

how much power can the IS handle up to? assuming it's boosted.

HyperTek · 10-08-2009, 09:07 PM

you on the wrong forum homie
my.IS - Lexus IS Forum

10-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	any Lexus IS300 owners here? well, looking to get a new car..and looking at all my options. Right now I'm comparing it to the STi, and I don't have much info on the IS. How is aftermarket support on the IS? Say getting a decent turbo kit, how much would that cost? It comes with a 2jz right(lol)? How much power is the engine suppose to handle with stock internals? would you rather get the STi for the IS? I could probably find an IS at an auction for around $8k, as opposed to getting and STi from there, for over $10k. Just trying to feel out my options before i make a purchase. Evo's are ruled out because of price and the lack of luxury i'd like to have.

10-07-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
S14_Kouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TPA Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	dont waste your money on a stupid ass STI get a IS300 take out the na 2j or 1j whatever the fuck they come with (ppl have done close to 1000hp stock bottom end) get the IS300 and put a 3s-gte in the bitch. __________________ http://www.fabthis.com http://www.childhoodproductions.com/dbfab/store.html

10-07-2009, 11:55 PM	#4
Kougeki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Ana, CA Age: 34 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	IS300s are nice. It's not under my name, but my mom has one. Another thing you might wanna consider is what are you gonna use it for. The IS is just a better looking sedan. Altezza FTW! __________________ *Gamertag:XxChumbawumbaxX*

10-08-2009, 01:14 AM	#7
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	is300 is sexy, sti is "boy racer" the other day i posted on facebook if i should get a is300, and girls replied "dam balla!".. if i had posted sti i probably would have got more guy replies lol __________________ Keep it Classy

10-08-2009, 04:22 AM	#9
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	IS300 is a pretty expensive project car if you're planning on swapping the motor. I wouldn't bother with a 3SGTE, when you can put a 2JZGTE in there easily. STI is a completely different car from the IS realistically. It's all about how much work you wanna do, and how much you want to spend. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

10-07-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you cannot compare sti with IS300... it is like comparing orange and apple. it is all depends on what quality are you looking for. since sti has turbo, there are more things you can do. IS300 would ride more luxury of course, but sti would handles better. IS300 you can do 2jzgte swap, but for the amount of money you spend, you could already buy a sti. anyway, from looking at your questions, i think you will be happier with sti. those questions you can also simply answered your self by using google

10-08-2009, 01:07 AM	#6
JVD Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	STI is fun to drive. IS300 is slow. I'd chose STI. All around better car from the factory.

10-08-2009, 02:12 AM	#8
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i got more compliments from girls (including 60 years old women) for my is300 than guys i think. as a daily, it rides smooth and reliable. mine is 02 model with 76k miles, only had to replace an oxygen sensor so far under warranty. other than that, not even a light bulb or rattle. still have original brake pads and clutch. but if you are looking for a street racing mobile, this is definitely not the right car that you are looking at. i think it was rated 7.4 second for 0-60. a new camry v6 could smoke you without any problem

10-08-2009, 10:29 AM	#11
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	For me it would be the IS300 HANDS DOWN! Better ride. (alot less rigid then the STI) Looks better (that's an opinion) just as much aftermarket. if you do some searching on Clublexus.com or My.is you will find ALOT of info on these cars. Alot of people go with a basic NA-T kit with a T61 turbo (they cost anywhere from $1700 through XSpower up to about $4500 depending on what kind you want) and then they do a Toyota supra TT Headgasket and they are fine for over about 450-500WHP. the automatic tran's will begin to fail over 500 same with the stock W58 tran's that is in the car. so you could upgrade to a built toyo auto/GM auto or a V160 6spd or a R154 (out of the MKIII Turbos) those are good for about 800WHP with proper work. I know alot of IS300 guy's that go NA-T look around on Supraforums and what not an pick up stock TT supra rods/pistons to put into there car and with that bottom end and a TT headgasket you could make 800whp through the bottom end, but you will need headwork at that point. IF you need any more info i'll chime in or feel free to PM me. i think a GTE swap (realistically would cost about 5-6K) might be the cheaper and better alternative in the long run. But it would be a bigger it off the get go. Just think, STI you will get alot more guy's wanting your nuts, but Girls are ALL about LEXUS's i drive my girls 96 SC300 every so often and seems EVERYONE looks at ya in it. that is just another reason why i would choose Lexus, your not such a punk kid boy racer. __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

10-08-2009, 11:25 AM	#17
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	your comparing it to awd of course its going to beat it and it has a nice little turbo, but your saying they are slow when in fact they are not maybe not as quick as the sti but defiantly not slow.

10-08-2009, 11:36 AM	#19
Ben G Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 951 Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	well of course non of these cars are, i would honestly buy a wrx before an sti though better deal and you can get more power into them a lot easier.

10-08-2009, 12:42 PM	#20
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	IS300 really isn't that bad even in stock form. Only thing I'd do is get some nicer tires, pads. 'MAYBE' a slightly stiffer suspension to compensate for the typical Toyota vague/light steering. I'd just spend the time & $$ learning to drive it well. It's the probably the one of the few Toyota's that I actually like.

10-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#21
JVD Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just re-read OP. If you're looking for luxury... STI is not it. IS300 might make more sense for you.

10-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#23
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	My.is is a shitty forum. Every day I spent on there made me want to stab myself in the face. __________________

10-08-2009, 03:03 PM	#24
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 79 Posts: 5,923 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its alllllllllll about DESIGNO bumper and auto-coture body kits.... fucking kill me

10-08-2009, 05:51 PM	#25
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Having an IS300 with a 3SGTE would be no different than having an RS200 in Japan. You're gonna swap a smaller motor in? Meh, fuck that. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

10-08-2009, 08:57 PM	#29
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	great replies well swapping the motor out is out of the question. all that work and extra $ on a car i will be financing isn't worth it. how much power can the IS handle up to? assuming it's boosted.

10-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#30
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you on the wrong forum homie my.IS - Lexus IS Forum __________________ Keep it Classy

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