View Poll Results: Which one?
2005 Lexus IS300
15
50.00%
2005 BMW 325i Sedan
15
50.00%
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New car selection - need opinions
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New car selection - need opinions
I've been drooling over the IS300 for years now and the time has come for me to decide if that's truely the car that I want. The other vehicle that I've also been contemplating is the BMW 325i Sedan (yes, I want another sedan). The pricing is about the same, the balance on the 325 is perfect 50/50 over the IS's 54f/46r. They weigh exactly the same: 3285lbs. The 325 gets 21c/29h mpg and the IS is at 18c/24h mpg.
325i Sedan:
IS300:
The bimmer has 215 hp @ 6250 rpm, 185 lb-ft torque @ 2750 rpm resulting in 0 to 60 in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 130.
The IS has 215 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 218 lb-ft torque @ 3,800 rpm and VVT-i resulting in 0 to 60 in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 143.
325i Sedan spec sheet: http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/3/200...n/techdata.htm
IS300 spec sheet: http://www.lexus.com/models/is/eshif...fications.html
The BMW seems to have a lot more features than the IS. On the IS I'm going to be getting the LSD and VSC (http://www.lexus.com/models/is/eshif...e_options.html) so it should help it out a bit.
They're very comperable cars, just torn on this one. Input?
Please consider that I will not be doing mods that will void the warranty so "GO TURBO" is not an option at this point.
325i Sedan:
IS300:
The bimmer has 215 hp @ 6250 rpm, 185 lb-ft torque @ 2750 rpm resulting in 0 to 60 in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 130.
The IS has 215 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 218 lb-ft torque @ 3,800 rpm and VVT-i resulting in 0 to 60 in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 143.
325i Sedan spec sheet: http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/3/200...n/techdata.htm
IS300 spec sheet: http://www.lexus.com/models/is/eshif...fications.html
The BMW seems to have a lot more features than the IS. On the IS I'm going to be getting the LSD and VSC (http://www.lexus.com/models/is/eshif...e_options.html) so it should help it out a bit.
They're very comperable cars, just torn on this one. Input?
Please consider that I will not be doing mods that will void the warranty so "GO TURBO" is not an option at this point.
Last edited by westcoaststyle; Sep 7, 2005 at 11:55 AM.
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Originally Posted by Hambone
I'm sure the Lexus will be more reliable than the BMW.
lots and lots of fail
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Are you kidding? The new IS350 is coming out soon with 300HP and a 0-60 time in the low 5's. Why buy the outdated and bland IS300?
I still take a TSX with Navi and cash over all of them
h:
I still take a TSX with Navi and cash over all of them
h:
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
The BMW has a fresh style and all maint. covered for 4 years. I think we have a winner.
IS: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Drivetrain
IS: 6 yr. / 70000 mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Roadside
IS: 4 yr. / Unlimited mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Rust
IS: 6 yr. / Unlimited mi.
325: 12 yr. / Unlimited mi.
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Are you kidding? The new IS350 is coming out soon with 300HP and a 0-60 time in the low 5's. Why buy the outdated and bland IS300?
I still take a TSX with Navi and cash over all of themh:
I still take a TSX with Navi and cash over all of them
h:
lots and lots of fail
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
Basic
IS: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Drivetrain
IS: 6 yr. / 70000 mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Roadside
IS: 4 yr. / Unlimited mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Rust
IS: 6 yr. / Unlimited mi.
325: 12 yr. / Unlimited mi.
IS: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Drivetrain
IS: 6 yr. / 70000 mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Roadside
IS: 4 yr. / Unlimited mi.
325: 4 yr. / 50000 mi.
Rust
IS: 6 yr. / Unlimited mi.
325: 12 yr. / Unlimited mi.
Originally Posted by e3NiNe
The BMW has a fresh style and all maint. covered for 4 years. I think we have a winner.