IS300 or RSX-S?
11-18-2002
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IS300 or RSX-S?
Hey, I was thinking about getting one but wanted some opinions on what you guys thought might be a better buy and why.
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neither are exactly "good values" in my opinion, but I like both a lot. price no object, the IS 300 would be my choice. Good build quality, handling, looks...
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Rep Power: 0 i say the is 300, i m not quit sure but i thought i saw a stage three turbo for that car that produces 800 horses,of course u need to do motor work though but definetely get the is300 
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is300...im partial to sedans! 
if you can wait that long, check out the TSX that acura is gonna roll out in the states next year (i think its next year). thats the sedan version of the RSX. should look pretty bad a$$.
if you can wait that long, check out the TSX that acura is gonna roll out in the states next year (i think its next year). thats the sedan version of the RSX. should look pretty bad a$$.
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IS300... L-tuned series...
But if you just want more power than luxury... RSX-S
Hell, if i had the money IS300 all the way!
But if you just want more power than luxury... RSX-S
Hell, if i had the money IS300 all the way!
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Rep Power: 0 I'm the first to say I like the Altezza, but I have to pose this question... Ever consider the Cadillac CTS? Just about same price range, SHARP lines, nice power and performance... I don't know. That's what I want to get....
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Rep Power: 393 you cant really compare the two cause ya theres what a $10,000 difference. for the price, i would go with an RSX-S. an IS300 is too much like a civic to me, its just not worth 30k IMO. you could get a 3 series for a little more.
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Rep Power: 0 Ya, I'm not one for the Acura name, if I am gonna upgrade, its going to be to a lexus, we own two, and I love them!!!
I'd say got with the 5-spd IS300
I'd say got with the 5-spd IS300
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Rep Power: 0 I say wait a year and get the remodeled IS300. They are remodeling it to compete with the M3 and the 350Z. A four door sedan competing with 2 door sport cars. You gotta love. I love how Toyota is staying in with what is in Japan.
Oh yeah the new IS300(or IS430 as most call it) will have the V-8 from the SC430 and will be lighter than it. So you do the figures. I just wonder how much it is going to cost.
Oh yeah the new IS300(or IS430 as most call it) will have the V-8 from the SC430 and will be lighter than it. So you do the figures. I just wonder how much it is going to cost.
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[hr]Originally posted by: bOnestOckCiv
RSX-S 4 $10,000 less at tha expense of 15 less horses...couple bolt-ons n u make that hp up 4 a lot less than $10,000[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: bOnestOckCiv
RSX-S 4 $10,000 less at tha expense of 15 less horses...couple bolt-ons n u make that hp up 4 a lot less than $10,000[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 5 speed IS300- NO CONTEST! You will NOT be dissappointed. I have never heard "Nice car!," "I LOVE your car," or "Awesome car" so many times in my life. Not to mention the fact that it is so fun to drive that you will find yourself just driving it for the hell of it. I regularly just take my car out and drive it around for an hour or so. Get a good radar detector like the passport 8500 and fly, baby.
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[hr]Originally posted by: sovereign82
Mercedes C230 Compressor Sports Edition~~
Or save your $$$ and get the new Infiniti G35 Sports Coupe (!!!!)
Matt[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: sovereign82
Mercedes C230 Compressor Sports Edition~~
Or save your $$$ and get the new Infiniti G35 Sports Coupe (!!!!)
Matt[hr]
nah, don't get the C230 Compressor SE. Isn't that Mercedes's cheapest car? I raced one of those on the freeway, and it could not keep up.
IS300 That will be my next car!
