Lexus IS300 vs. Nissan 350Z
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Lexus IS300 vs. Nissan 350Z
Okay guys. I have decided to trade my vic in for one of these cars mentioned in the title. The thing is I want a stick so I can't get the 2001 Lexus because they were all automatic so 2002 would be my pick. On the other hand the 350Z's were made since 2003. I am asking you guys to tell me which one should i go for. 2002 Lexus IS300 or 2003 Nissan 350Z. 2002 Lexus IS300 5Spd ~220hp for around $22k vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z 6spd ~280hp for around 23k. If any of you have owned one of these or both please post your opinion. I really can't decide. THNX.
I say IS for sure.
But it depends on what your plans for it are. The IS is the supra in baby form. 2jz engine + boost is very nice. Lexus quality owns all as well. But it all depends on what you plan on doing with it.
But it depends on what your plans for it are. The IS is the supra in baby form. 2jz engine + boost is very nice. Lexus quality owns all as well. But it all depends on what you plan on doing with it.
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depends on what ya do, and how long you want to own it......350 is never gonna hold up like a lexus.....and the 350 will never be a good car to cart around a dog or kids.
the lex would make a much more practical choice, but wheres the fun in that....take the 350!
the lex would make a much more practical choice, but wheres the fun in that....take the 350!
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Originally Posted by Hurts2bStock
Man cars are cheep in the States.....lol...23 k will get you a fully loaded civic in Canada
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Originally Posted by Pharoh
he's talking in US dollars....Just in case you weren't kidding. That's over 30k here I believe.
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IS300 no question. Its the top luxury car in every reliability study pretty much every year. Awesome interior, and of course much more plush than a 350Z. The car looks awesome (too bad the new IS looks like ****), great resale value should you ever look to sell it, and it can be made fast much easier than a 350Z Ive heard of 2JZ-GE's with upwards of 700HP on the stock block, and at least one with just under 1000. Its a little underpowered in stock form, but that can be easily fixed.
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Rep Power: 371 I'd go with the IS300... good starting platform (gotta love the 2jz). Not to mention it'll probably be cheaper on insurance.
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Rep Power: 365 All the cars in the Z line just do something for me. I wouldn't get a first-year 350Z though, considering they had suspension problems and I'm not sure Nissan adequately fixed all of them. I'd go for a 2004 at least.
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Rep Power: 0 They messed up the gearing on the IS300. its too tall and not quick enough. my friend has a 98 non-turbo VVt-i Supra. i know how quick that motor can be. its all in the gearing. get the Z if you want a quick car.... but then again, sedans are soo sexy
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Rep Power: 435 350z if you like very road-race like suspension, and quick acceleration.
is300 if you like smooth, lexus suspension, and slower acceleration (when compared to the z). also take in to account that the '03 350z had suspension, tire, and transmission problems.
is300 if you like smooth, lexus suspension, and slower acceleration (when compared to the z). also take in to account that the '03 350z had suspension, tire, and transmission problems.
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Rep Power: 319 IS 300... much nicer dialy driver, I've driven both. 350 isn't bad, but I never liked the intrument panel. Plus I've always found inline 6's to be far better than V6's for a better balanced car and motor. Both have the ability to produce far more power than you can ever use on the road.
