nlzmo400r

assuming you wont mod this car much (if at all) id say you've got two choices........

if you want FWD: altima SE-R (sportier 265hp 6spd v6)
if you want RWD: is300 (pimper<yes thats a word> smooth riding luxo car)

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Irukandji

hmm...im stuck between the 330i and IS300.

I've driven a 6 speed IS300 and boy that thing felt nice. Not too slow, not too fast, just right for daily driving. The car rides like a dream but BMW's handle better IMHO.

I never drove a 330i, but i drove a 328i 5 speed (assuming theyre pretty similar), i was impressed with the 328... but they're eveywhere.


errr both those cars make me kinda nervous.. maintenance charges are gonna kill u. $2k for a new flywheel for the IS300 :-\.

eh i dunno where im going with this.. im tired.. good night

RightWheelDrive

I would go with the IS300. My other car is a Lexus and that thing is built like a tank. Its just a given in the lexus community. A+ reliability. I was driving the lexus for three years before I got my 240 and I never had to buy or fix anything except the wear and tear items (brake pads, oil filters, etc....). Lexus/Toyota reliabilty just can't be beat. I drove my friend's A4 1.8T and did not like it all too much, the steering feels disconnected, engine check light and airbag lights going off all the time, and brakes were too mushy. The I6 would be much better for daily driving. Go with the IS300 and you won't be dissappointed. Ultimately IMO, the choice is if you want to fix your car up to run or fix your car for fun.

AAA240SX

ok took a look and test drove an 05 5Speed IS300. It'll run me $550 a month for a 60mo. contract...what yall thinks?

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WanganRunner

What's wrong with an Evo?

I would NOT finance the Lexus like that man...$550/mo for the next 5 years is gonna hurt sooner or later. If you don't have the cash to put like half or more down on the focker, wait until you do or buy something cheaper. Debt sucks.

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not a fan of station wagons....

drftwerks

95-96 + LS400

95-96 + Q45

300 Hemi

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dannyboi

Thats a rip off. Maybe its just me, but IS300s are not looking too good these days (too boxy for a new car).

Honestly, I think you can get a new Suby STI for probably the same or less (which is good considering you'll have a boosted AWD 4-door).Get it in black... you'll fall in love. I was looking on ebay, and some *dealers* were listing brand new STIs for 28K (under 100 miles).

Unless, your looking for elegance rather than performance.

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sLiDewAys

toyota cressida- can be had for under 2k perfect host for 1,2jz or even 7mgte
toyota te71 1.8 corolla and yes they come 4 door- can be had for under 1,000 from most sellers. perfect host for 3sgte or 4ag model motors.

if u wana hang with the big boys then import something.
a31 nissan cefiro- come with sr20det i believe, but ive seen rb20's in them as well. can be had shipped to us for under 15,000
c33 nissan Laurel- can be had for under 15,000 as well depending on milage and blah blah blah its JDM ppl u got the picture. i believe these came with rb20 as well.


or u can take a s13 silvia and do major body work to come out with the worlds first 4 door s13 silvia coupe

S14DriftR

Drftwerks posted the exact 2 cars im considering now. IS300 and a4 and all those small sporty sedans look like a damn boy racer crackerjack prizes. The big bodied cars, a8, 7series bmw, Q45, M45, LS400, GS430 all looks so much more classy. If you already have a 240 why do you want another flashy cheap looking car, especially one that comes with altezzas

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