svtmike

He wants to take the place of his ILX, with our help.

rockstar143

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Wow, you write really well.

Majofo

fixed

00TL-P3.2

It is a small car, I test drove one not long after dealers started stocking them & at 6'0" the back seat is tight with the driver's seat set for me.
Could probably find an RLX on the cheap.

00TL-P3.2

Nicely written, I never was a big fan of the 2G IS, but loved my aunt's 1G (think hers was an 03) 5MT IS300, ton of fun in a quick small sedan. Could also fit the OP's requirements, aside from them being a bit older now. Could probably find a quite nice one for really cheap.
And with the 2JZ, tons of aftermarket support.

Shame they never offered the Sportcross with a manual, same with the TSX wagon.

Majofo

IS300 is tits.. I'd definitely own one as a beater / project car.
This is still one of my fave vids..

justnspace

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looks like texas

Majofo

Majofo

cu2wagon

I've got a sweet spot for the OG IS300/Altezza. The newer styles do less and less for me.

I should buy one some day. Just for funsies.

Jon should buy one.

rockstar143

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oddly, I've never cared for those.

Majofo

whore

justnspace

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so, my IT coworker has a '15 S550 (the Mustang 5.0 not the MB) and wanted to keep the 5.0 under warranty so bought IS300 as a beater.
pretty cool little car. bought it for a little under $3k in okay shape....but then again, it's just a beater

rockstar143

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I'm a whore?

nanxun

Funny that you mention it. I've had my eye on a couple of IS300s (XE10), which can be had for $4-$5k w/about 150k miles on the ODO.... Seem like they'd be a little underpowered, but have yet to test drive any....

00TL-P3.2

Like S Houston/Clear Lake area. Def TX with the TX inspection sticker on the windshield.

Majofo

justnspace

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while there is a major difference when coworker goes from 400hp to whatever the IS300 has, the fuel usage is the same...and tires.
so, coworker probably isnt saving money but is keeping the miles off the GT. I would just daily the mustang.

TacoBello

wait, I'm a bit confused- Jon said he's refinancing his house here pretty quick- so he's been in a house for several years now (aka has a mortgage), and is also looking to buy a 40k car, and makes his money serving? shiiiiiiet.... better be a high end place that gives good tips. not those tips. the other tips.

TacoBello

Agreed. As nice as the GTs are, they're literally everywhere. Like, if you were to throw a stone in any random direction, you're likely to hit at least 2 mustangs.

00TL-P3.2

Definitely didn't feel underpowered when I drove my aunt's. They handle pretty well stock as well. She had Goodyear Eagle F1 on hers, which were a big upgrade over the trash Potenzas that were OEM.

Majofo

Wtf is a Mustang S550??

Majofo

and why would you have a beater for a Mustang..

Majofo

Mustang is the beater..

00TL-P3.2

I believe S550 is the internal code, like an EG or EK Civic.

justnspace

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i think he's just worried about warranty...the '15 was the first of that gen (S550)
maybe, something will go wrong? who knows?

Majofo

Tell your coworker he should trade in the stang for an Audi.. seems more fitting.

TacoBello

well.. that warranty will time out eventually... and having low miles doesn't necessarily mean it will drive longer without issues.

either way... if he's worried about it, he can always dump it before warranty ends...

justnspace

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dude bought the mustang, then wife left him. very fitting

TacoBello

did he drive into a crowd of people after?

Majofo

Majofo

If I had a stang in warranty period, I'd drive the shit out of it.
Guy is dumb AF.

If something is going to fail, make it fail.

TacoBello

agreed!

TacoBello

Funny thing is.. he will take it easy on the car while under warranty... but once it's off, he'll start hooning it because it's old. dafuq.

justnspace

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I didnt understand it either.
he has two of the same types of daily drivers...the mustang can do everything the IS300 can, and even better.
I didnt question him, just told him congrats!

so, the 3K and taxes and tires and the same fuel usage...
he didnt gain anything there.

Majofo

Shit.. performance to $$ wise.. a Stang GT or Camaro SS is tough to beat.
I think the finishes are nicer than an ILX too..

TacoBello

#datmustanglyfe

TacoBello

I can't comment on the Camaro, but the Mustang? Man, I was super surprised to see what a nice car it was overall. Some hard plastic on the interior but overall it was really nice and its a sub 40k car, pushing 425hp from the factory. Gotta expect some give and take.

cu2wagon

Dang. Good eye. Looks like I-45 down to G-Town. There was one part that caught my eye and you're spot on...

Check it.

https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4506...2!8i6656?hl=en




Trees have grown a little bit, but you can just see the water tower in the back ground.

rockstar143

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A used CTS-V is tough to beat.
Legitimately.


and who the fuck daily's an Audi