Help decide which car....

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So,

I will be buying a new car within the next month or so…

My options are:

2004/2005 Lexus IS300 : 20K-35K miles

2004-2007 Acura TL 30-45K Miles

From personal experience what car would you choose? (please give me an explanation - other than style, I know what the fucking cars look like)

I am really leaning towards the IS300 just b/c RWD w/ LSD. I’m sick of front wheel drive.

Also, I think the IS300 would be fun to go do some flat out days with.

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I’m actually considering buying an is300 as well. It should be something fun to drive and still somewhat nice. Plus I think it will make a cool motor swap project once it gets paid off.

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thats what i’m thinking to. the style of the IS300 is a tad dated in comparison to the is250 but still a neat car and supposedly very fun to drive.

There are like 3 for sale in Pittsburgh for the past month. More than likely to find a deal/low mileage your gonna have to travel. I love going out of state to pick up a new car anyways lol

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+1 for IS300

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is300

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yea, I’m sort of honda’d out lol

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is300

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anyone have any experience working/driving one of these?

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yeah, my brother has one, havent worked on it, but it is a lot of fun to drive. His an an 03 sportdesign. Handles really well and for an auto the power gets laid down surprisingly well for what it is.

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Get an IS waaaayy better car.

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is300’s suck in the snow.

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LSD + Blizzaks should be ok for the 5 days that we actually have bad roads per year.

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is300… I love those cars, there has been a few times where i have considered them.

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is300 gte ftw

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x2 - I’m sure one day I will go that route too lol

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they arent that bad in the snow with the right tires

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IS def. When i worked for lexus i drove these all the time. Like dgramc said they do handle well,good lucks,decent power and you dont see one everyday. I say go for it!

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A freind has an IS wagon.

It doesent drive as nice as you would think…

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IS IS IS IS IS IS

I love my IS250. The 1IS’s (IS300) I’ve driven are a little less refined but have a sportier edge and power is better. My first impressions of my 2IS:http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276256 and AutoXin’ it: AutoXed my IS250 Yesterday - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

-TJ