Will the Lexus IS300 Have a Model Change Soon?
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I've been planning on purchasing an Acura TSX sometime in 2004, but something about the TSX was not clicking... I think it's the price.
I'm not too sure if I want to spend $27k+ for a car that performs just like the US Honda Accord V6. Anyways.. just a random thought..
so seems like the Lexus IS300 has been the same for a while.. will they have a model change anytime soon?
I'm not too sure if I want to spend $27k+ for a car that performs just like the US Honda Accord V6. Anyways.. just a random thought..
so seems like the Lexus IS300 has been the same for a while.. will they have a model change anytime soon?
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IS 430
IS 300
Engine:
4.3-liter DOHC V8, normally aspirated
3.0-liter DOHC I6, normally aspirated
Horsepower:
340 (estimated)
215
Torque:
300+
218
Exhaust System:
Custom-fabricated tubular stainless steel headers; dual hi-flow catalysts and dual low restriction mufflers
Tubular stainless steel headers; dual catalysts; single outlet
Transmission:
Getrag 6-speed manual
5-speed manual
Driveline:
GS 430
Standard IS 300
Differential:
3.769:1 limited slip
3.727:1 limited slip
Suspension:
Double wishbone with adjustable-height 16-way electronically adjustable shock absorbers
Double wishbone
Brakes:
Brembo ventilated and cross-drilled 355x32 mm front, 345x28 rear rotors; Brembo 4-piston aluminum calipers
Vented front, solid rear discs: twin-piston front, single-piston rear calipers
Wheels:
Speed Star SSR 5-spoke aluminum - 18x8 inch front, 18x9 inch rear
17x7 inch 5-spoke aluminum
Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup - 225/40 ZR18 front, 265/35 ZR18 rear
215/45 R17 front and rear
Curb Weight:
3,350 lbs. (estimated)
3,255 lbs.
Body Components:
Rhys Millen Racing front lip spoiler and side skirts; IS 300 optional rear spoiler
Optional rear spoiler
Paint & Bodywork:
Foose Design/Chris Guinn - solid black over red with silver dividing pin stripe
Absolutely Red
Audio System:
Mark Levinson® discrete multi-channel with 20 speakers and DVD video system; 720 watts*, all channels driven; six-disc CD changer
Lexus Premium 4-channel with eight speakers; six-CD changer
*All channels driven, 20-20kHz, with no more than .01% Total Harmonic Distortion.
The Lexus IS 430 is a one-off vehicle built to study of the considerable performance potential of the IS 300 luxury sport sedan. There are no plans for a production version
IS 430
IS 300
Engine:
4.3-liter DOHC V8, normally aspirated
3.0-liter DOHC I6, normally aspirated
Horsepower:
340 (estimated)
215
Torque:
300+
218
Exhaust System:
Custom-fabricated tubular stainless steel headers; dual hi-flow catalysts and dual low restriction mufflers
Tubular stainless steel headers; dual catalysts; single outlet
Transmission:
Getrag 6-speed manual
5-speed manual
Driveline:
GS 430
Standard IS 300
Differential:
3.769:1 limited slip
3.727:1 limited slip
Suspension:
Double wishbone with adjustable-height 16-way electronically adjustable shock absorbers
Double wishbone
Brakes:
Brembo ventilated and cross-drilled 355x32 mm front, 345x28 rear rotors; Brembo 4-piston aluminum calipers
Vented front, solid rear discs: twin-piston front, single-piston rear calipers
Wheels:
Speed Star SSR 5-spoke aluminum - 18x8 inch front, 18x9 inch rear
17x7 inch 5-spoke aluminum
Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup - 225/40 ZR18 front, 265/35 ZR18 rear
215/45 R17 front and rear
Curb Weight:
3,350 lbs. (estimated)
3,255 lbs.
Body Components:
Rhys Millen Racing front lip spoiler and side skirts; IS 300 optional rear spoiler
Optional rear spoiler
Paint & Bodywork:
Foose Design/Chris Guinn - solid black over red with silver dividing pin stripe
Absolutely Red
Audio System:
Mark Levinson® discrete multi-channel with 20 speakers and DVD video system; 720 watts*, all channels driven; six-disc CD changer
Lexus Premium 4-channel with eight speakers; six-CD changer
*All channels driven, 20-20kHz, with no more than .01% Total Harmonic Distortion.
The Lexus IS 430 is a one-off vehicle built to study of the considerable performance potential of the IS 300 luxury sport sedan. There are no plans for a production version
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tsx is not 27k+. out here in cali, dealers are selling it for 23k and for navi, its only 2k more.
tsx is not 27k+. out here in cali, dealers are selling it for 23k and for navi, its only 2k more.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by CiViCLiZeD714
the IS430 will most probably not be a production car...sorry to burst your bubble
the IS430 will most probably not be a production car...sorry to burst your bubble
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Rep Power: 0 I heard the '05 model year is when all the changes are supposed to hit. Hopefully they won't ruin it, but lately Lexus has been making everything much better, so here's hoping! IS430 would be badass, but likely going to happen. A Hybrid would be pretty cool, I know they are making one of the RX330...
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Rep Power: 270 I've heard about the IS430 and seen some pics in one of my car mags but I don't think they'll offer another vehicle with more hosepower than the SC430 and GS430. Unless they raise the HP standards on the SC430 and GS430. Just my 2 cents.
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Rep Power: 277 Originally posted by THERING
The Lexus IS 430 is a one-off vehicle built to study of the considerable performance potential of the IS 300 luxury sport sedan. There are no plans for a production version
The Lexus IS 430 is a one-off vehicle built to study of the considerable performance potential of the IS 300 luxury sport sedan. There are no plans for a production version
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