what is yalls opinion on the G35 or Is300, ket me know all the pros and cons of each as well as all the info on both.

 

Lexus pros: build quality, reliability, service is best, highly modable
cons: not the quickest if speed is what you are after. smaller then the g35, modding is costly

G35 pros: reliable, 05 has better interiors, good service (very good from what ive been told) moddable, the coupe is AWESOME
cons: 4 door exterior styling is just ok.

 

just go to www.edmunds.com for info and reviews on both cars

 

g35

 

G35c hands down.

 

g35 (coupe preferrably)

 

G35c all the way

 

IS300s also being redesigned next year

 

Oh yeah, Edmunds... quality reviews.

 

IS350.

 

We don't even know what it will look like yet. Nice try.

 

G35...or TL....just because I have never really saw the draw of the IS.

 

G35 all the way, unless the new IS350 comes out next year..

 

Did you know that there is an IS200 being sold in japan and england.
http://www.lexus.co.uk/modelrange.ph...area=modelhome

 

In Europe and Japan, a 2.0 liter engine is considered "big" ...

 

^^ yeah i know it is, but compare that IS 200's 153 bhp 2.0 to a Civic Typer R's 210 bhp. Heck compare the IS 300's 215 bhp to that same civic.

 

wait a second

g35 and is300 are NOT even in the same class?


why would you get an is300 if you could afford a TL? (similar price range to G35)

 

G35 and IS300 are in the same sport sedan class.

 

???

look at the prices..

g35 sport sedan is same price as base TL...(low to mid 30s)

is300 is usually 25-30k


Trust me, I know about this stuff. I researched this VERY heavily...i just bought a TL 5 months ago.

 

Interior: IS
Exterior: G35

I'd probably end up with an IS

 

So then would you place the TSX in the same class as the IS?

 

G35 easily

 

I believe so....!!!

but IS300 > TSX (sorry)

 

Current model IS300 is expensive and looks tacky. Like the Acura RL before it, you get the lux experience but don't have to pay for those stupid snobby-sounding commercial sound bytes Lexus uses.

Yes, the IS is rear wheel drive but the TSX and TL drive so nicely. Only reason to stay away from them is RWD. AND if whatcha want IS performance rear wheel drive, get a BMW or Infiniti.

 

For $7,000 - $12,000 more? No thank you.

 

G35 starts at 28k-38k loaded
IS starts at 30k\36k loaded

What are you talking about?

So a TSX ain't lame, its a 2.0 I-4..... Acura is not sold overseas and over in Europe you must have smaller displacement engines and diesals.

I'd get a G35 only b/c its much newer than an IS. Handling is about even but the G35 makes it more fun b/c of the VQ. The G35 is big though, the IS is more 3/C class size, which is a plus to me.

But seems the IS 250/350 is coming this fall, so I would just wait.

 

read my other post as well mate, i said that the IS 200 makes 153 hourses , as Jermy from top gear said, " we can get that many hourses out of a pencil sharpener these days " i know he was being sarcastic but its true. The TSX , motor wise, is a way better car with 200 hp , still being a 4 banger. Even if you wait for the new IS, it still would fall a lil short of the current G35. And as far as light and heavy goes, well for that you have to go and drive a G35 before you can pass a judgement, the motor sits behind the front axle and the weight distribution is 52/48 , close to perfect, the car feels light compared to an IS which feels front heavy.And btw the TSX is sold in England as the Accord. Its not like you would be hauling the weight on your shoulders, its how the weight acts in the chassis itself, the IS platform is old and needs to be replaced with something that can give the same results that the FQ is able to give, salut.

 

Personally I would wait for the IS250/IS350 coming this Fall and decide. I'm pretty sure that it would be very nice seeing what Lexus is doing with the new GS, and the not-sure-how-credible pics of the new IS looks pretty good. In my opionion, I think IS and G35 (4dr, before you guys start flaming) are different cars in that the IS is more tended towards performance, and is more nimble. Whereas G35 (again, 4dr) is tended towards luxury (4dr Skyline was always that, good performance, but more luxury), and is bigger.

Overall they are different cars, but if you talk about numbers, they are *generally* considered as being in the same entry lux sport sedan segment. I would compare the IS with the A4, C class, and 3 series group, and maybe the TSX (smaller entry lux sports sedan). Where the G35 is in its own group with the TL, somewhere between the A4/C/3/IS and the GS/M45/5/E group, offering more horsepower and room for less money compared to the small lux sport sedan group.

 

The is300 and g35 are nowhere near the same class. They have never been compared in any car magazines. The is300 is in the same league as the tsx, 325i, c230. Those cars have been compared in car and driver, etc. The g35 is in the category with the tl, 330i/ci, c320, etc.

 

The g35 would be the better choice overall but if you want to get something a little cheaper, you can get an is300 for 24k or even a little less now. Lexus dealers are heavily discounting them because they dont sell well anymore. I know because my friend just got one.

But for comparisons sake

G35 pros
280 hp auto or 298 hp 6mt
Very refined interior (05s of course)
More standard features and gadgets
Infiniti reliability and good customer service
Handles like a bmw

Cons
None that i can think of

IS300 pros
Good handling
Lexus reliability and good customer service

cons
Very weak inline 6. Slower than a tsx
Cheap interior compared to other lexus cars
Dated bodystyle

 

It is not slower than a TSX, and I'm pretty sure about that.

and Add to you con list: 2JZ-GE engine with LOTS of modding potential (if you're into it)... can handle more than 400+ hp with stock internals.

 

welll i have a 02 cls and am used to very sporty and very lux, i was looking at the is300 to move on to, or the 2 dr g35. thanx for all of yalls great input

 

If its the Coupe you want, then you cant go wrong. That car is TITS!!!!

 

Because you have one and you like little boys.

 

i used yahoo autos....where did you get your stats?

IS300 starts at low or mid 20s...

 

yes, but i looked at g35 coupe and realize it was too small...so THATS why i got the TL!


and no, dont like little boys...why do you bring things up like that?

 

huh?

From Yahoo autos

MSRP:
$29,435 - $30,805


My big problem with the IS was the damn gas mileage. For a not very powerful car it gets amazingly bad mileage. 18/24 out of 215 horses

Handles really well when I drove it though.With an auto it was a dog, however

 

I had an IS300 in the past, I have a G35x now. I would say the interior of the '05 G35 is nicer than the IS300's, performance wise, the G35 is quicker, but the IS300 is definately more fun to drive hard. Looks wise I like both..They are redesigning the IS300 for '06 you know..
Ed

 

I cant seem to find the article from car and driver right now, but there was a comparo between as is300, tsx, 325i and some other car. The tsx was the fastest i believe.

I'm aware of the potential of an is300. My friend has a turboed one. And guess how much hes spent so far? Thousands and thousands of dollars. Enough to buy a brand new car. Not worth it imo. And for your information the g35 can handle 400hp to the wheels without any internal modification as well

 

If it helps at all, i had an 03 TL-S before i got my g coupe and i never looked back...