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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?

 
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YES style will change and engine too if I remember correctly.

 
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Cant' wait for this one..

 
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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.

 
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V8 IS430?

 
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/\ those are the rumors I heard about that too.

 
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Key Features and Specifications

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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^^That's gonna be one BadAss Lexus...

 
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Please tell me a dealer in California that sells it for $23k. I am in California and if I a dealer can sell it to me for $23k.. I will take it.

 
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the IS430 will most probably not be a production car...sorry to burst your bubble

 
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I really hope that isn't true

 
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2005 is the body change year supposedly..

 
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hm...actually im kinda anxious to see this one too...might pick one up for my parents if it looks nice

 
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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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it is.

 
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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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HERE ARE SOME PICS:









won't be a production car for sureeeeeeeeee