lexus : acura
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has anyone here had any expirences with the is300?
it just doesn't feel as solid as the new TL does. the interior for sure could use some work but how does it compare or would u prefer the is300 over the new TL?
it just doesn't feel as solid as the new TL does. the interior for sure could use some work but how does it compare or would u prefer the is300 over the new TL?
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I test drove the IS before buying my '01 CL Type S and before getting the '04 TL... the car is nice with a few key drawbacks for me:
- small
- underpowered
- expensive when finally optioned out
- uninspired shape
- was trendy, now its a bit passe
Just my .02...I hope you find the car that is best for you.
- small
- underpowered
- expensive when finally optioned out
- uninspired shape
- was trendy, now its a bit passe
Just my .02...I hope you find the car that is best for you.
#3
TL>IS new technology
TL>IS space and room
TL>IS acceleration
TL>IS not flashy, fits in
TL>IS features
IS>TL based off more expensive car (GS) not cheaper car (Accord)
IS>TL handling
IS> TL aftermarket
IS>TL reliability
IS>TL service (Lexus over Acura)
ISs are being sold loaded for 30k nationwide, dealers are dealing em. The Tl is now 10% more expensive. I think 95% of the people would get the TL over the IS. The IS is for special and much younger people who really value individuality or plan on modded their car or for people that really value the Lexus experience.
The Tl really blends luxury and performance well.
TL>IS space and room
TL>IS acceleration
TL>IS not flashy, fits in
TL>IS features
IS>TL based off more expensive car (GS) not cheaper car (Accord)
IS>TL handling
IS> TL aftermarket
IS>TL reliability
IS>TL service (Lexus over Acura)
ISs are being sold loaded for 30k nationwide, dealers are dealing em. The Tl is now 10% more expensive. I think 95% of the people would get the TL over the IS. The IS is for special and much younger people who really value individuality or plan on modded their car or for people that really value the Lexus experience.
The Tl really blends luxury and performance well.
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
TL>IS new technology
TL>IS space and room
TL>IS acceleration
TL>IS not flashy, fits in
TL>IS features
IS>TL based off more expensive car (GS) not cheaper car (Accord)
IS>TL handling
IS> TL aftermarket
IS>TL reliability
IS>TL service (Lexus over Acura)
ISs are being sold loaded for 30k nationwide, dealers are dealing em. The Tl is now 10% more expensive. I think 95% of the people would get the TL over the IS. The IS is for special and much younger people who really value individuality or plan on modded their car or for people that really value the Lexus experience.
The Tl really blends luxury and performance well.
TL>IS new technology
TL>IS space and room
TL>IS acceleration
TL>IS not flashy, fits in
TL>IS features
IS>TL based off more expensive car (GS) not cheaper car (Accord)
IS>TL handling
IS> TL aftermarket
IS>TL reliability
IS>TL service (Lexus over Acura)
ISs are being sold loaded for 30k nationwide, dealers are dealing em. The Tl is now 10% more expensive. I think 95% of the people would get the TL over the IS. The IS is for special and much younger people who really value individuality or plan on modded their car or for people that really value the Lexus experience.
The Tl really blends luxury and performance well.
TL = Smart looking vehicle.
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actually the it depends... the IS is sportier and looks like a car for a much younger age group... the TL gives the impression of a mid-life crisis car (oops!)... (its due to FWD drawback, and weight... just too many compromises on performance!)
Both cars look good tho, to each his/her own.
before im roasted id just like to mention i drive a TL.
Both cars look good tho, to each his/her own.
before im roasted id just like to mention i drive a TL.
#6
I hate ISs. They ride terribly, understeer, won't corner worth a damn on a real, bumpy canyon road with bumps in the corners. They are cramped. They look like a ricer kid car.
The TL is a ringer for my GS430 interms of comfort, quiet, power (different but as fast), ride and luxury.
My 330i is the target for the IS300 and it misses by 2 or 3 miles.
I returned the GS, end of lease.
The TL is a ringer for my GS430 interms of comfort, quiet, power (different but as fast), ride and luxury.
My 330i is the target for the IS300 and it misses by 2 or 3 miles.
I returned the GS, end of lease.
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IS = Ugly
TL = Smart looking vehicle
AS copied as the car is, from the character line that is now identical in the Altima, to every Honda owner (seemingly) and every car maker slapping Altezzas on, it can't be that ugly
TL = Smart looking vehicle
AS copied as the car is, from the character line that is now identical in the Altima, to every Honda owner (seemingly) and every car maker slapping Altezzas on, it can't be that ugly
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Looked at IS300 a couple years ago, was nice when it first came out. It was a good price for a LEXUS. But alot of kids were buying them and turned them into rice burning, muffler screaming, cheapo cars. Just brought down the LEXUS name.
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Originally posted by danno
Looked at IS300 a couple years ago, was nice when it first came out. It was a good price for a LEXUS. But alot of kids were buying them and turned them into rice burning, muffler screaming, cheapo cars. Just brought down the LEXUS name.
Looked at IS300 a couple years ago, was nice when it first came out. It was a good price for a LEXUS. But alot of kids were buying them and turned them into rice burning, muffler screaming, cheapo cars. Just brought down the LEXUS name.
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Anybody here actually realize that the IS300 is SOOOOOO much smaller than the acura? Just try to put you client in the backseat of one of those! No sale! One the other hands, all who have ever sat in my new TL are quite impressed by the interior size.
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
IS = Ugly
TL = Smart looking vehicle
AS copied as the car is, from the character line that is now identical in the Altima, to every Honda owner (seemingly) and every car maker slapping Altezzas on, it can't be that ugly
IS = Ugly
TL = Smart looking vehicle
AS copied as the car is, from the character line that is now identical in the Altima, to every Honda owner (seemingly) and every car maker slapping Altezzas on, it can't be that ugly
#15
Drifting
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
IS = Ugly
TL = Smart looking vehicle
AS copied as the car is, from the character line that is now identical in the Altima, to every Honda owner (seemingly) and every car maker slapping Altezzas on, it can't be that ugly
IS = Ugly
TL = Smart looking vehicle
AS copied as the car is, from the character line that is now identical in the Altima, to every Honda owner (seemingly) and every car maker slapping Altezzas on, it can't be that ugly
#16
Originally posted by VTEC=happiness
I test drove the IS before buying my '01 CL Type S and before getting the '04 TL... the car is nice with a few key drawbacks for me:
- small
- underpowered
- expensive when finally optioned out
- uninspired shape
- was trendy, now its a bit passe
I test drove the IS before buying my '01 CL Type S and before getting the '04 TL... the car is nice with a few key drawbacks for me:
- small
- underpowered
- expensive when finally optioned out
- uninspired shape
- was trendy, now its a bit passe
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Too tiny, its like Civic size. The only Lex I still like is the GS. And by the looks of the 06 coming out next year...I won't be liking any of the Lexus car line. Now thier SUV's are another story.
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I've always thought that IS300's were kinda cheap looking and not worth the money. Before i got my 03 TLS, i was considering the IS but it didnt seem worth buying. The only nice lexus imo is the LS430(now thats a car!) As for the comment about young people liking it, i think its true for some. It never appealed to me at all and i got my TLS when i was 16. IS300's are pretty damn fast though when turbocharged. My friend has a turbocharged IS and he is running 11's-13's quarter mile depending on weather conditions. I think the best he ran was 11.8 or 9. His car is an m3 killer. He only makes a few miles per gallon but i guess thats what you sacrifice to make your car fast. With all this said, i still dont think its a car worth buying
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The IS can be had for about $28,000 fully optioned. Very cheap right now because its in its last year. If you want to mod a car using turbo, there is no better platform. The TL will never be as mod friendly as the IS. However, most will not really spend that much on mods so the TL is probably the better overall car. If handling is your thing, there is NOTHING you can do to the TL that will make it handle as well as an IS.
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