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Lexus IS300, know anything?
I'll be getting a new vehicle in another year or so, and have always liked the IS300. The coolest thing I found out is that they are actually available with Escaine seats (well leather with Escaine)! All the reviews I've read have been favorable, but I was wondering if anyone had any firsthand experience they'd like to share.
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-Steve Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast) 01' MSM Lexus IS300 Last edited by SubaSteevo; 07-04-2005 at 12:39 PM. |
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my boy dave has one....its RWD so he doesnt drive it in the rain or the snow. Looks pretty cool...something about how you have to remove the front bumper to change the headlights but somehow i find that hard to believe.
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I think he's either a) scared to get it dirty, b) misinformed about RWD Since I too find it hard to believe that you need to remove the bumper to change the headlights, I'll go with b
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-Steve Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast) 01' MSM Lexus IS300 |
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oh BTW, get a LGT instead of the IS300.
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Steve you could always join the IS forums and ask them for their first hand experience
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I don't know much about the IS300, but it is a Toyota. I have pretty much never heard anyone speak poorly about a Toyota. Make sure you get the 5-speed though. IIRC the first couple of years were automatic only.
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i just read up on the IS300, and, wow - i guess they hold their value well, because used '01's and '02's are going for like $18k-$25k on Autotrader around here. 215hp/218 ft-lbs, kinda weak.
unless you really like the styling of the IS300, you can get a *brand new* LegGT with AWD, more power (and easily increased, too ), and a PRODRIVE-designed 5EAT Sportshift for not much more. there's no HID, but you can add that for around $500. they are nice looking cars, but it seems like you're paying for the Lexus nameplate more than anything.
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I'll also admit the Lexus name is part of the reason I want it...tell a girl you drive a Legacy and I doubt she'll be impressed, tell her you drive a Lexus and she'll be more inclined to take a tour of your back seat
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