Originally Posted by JoePoonani

I can't recall any major issues with the car at all, the IS300s are our more reliable cars. We barely see them have issues other than normal maint and the occasional a/f ratio sensor. Thats just about it though. The only thing that frustrates me with the IS is it shares basically the same type of suspension setup as the GS and SC430, the camber adjusters in the rear like to seize up. That may not be a problem out west though.

Originally Posted by Spec R

and this is why i'm drawn to the car more than the bmw. i'll blame the armenians in the area.

Originally Posted by FLAT_LINER

cauuuuse why?....a bmw is no more maintenance than any other car

Originally Posted by 93hondablk

The IS is slow stock. I can't even chirp the tires with the traction off. But if you boost its a whole nother story.
I just bought a full used turbo kit for $2500. I can't wait for the spring

Originally Posted by Spec R

if i buy a used 3 series in socal, it'll have a price premium worse than the IS.

if 95% of 3 series in your area are driven by total douches, would you still want to buy it?

(the percentage is probably closer to 101%)

Originally Posted by FLAT_LINER

so you are basing it off of that? wow....who cares what everyone else thinks.....yes I would still buy it...thinking like that is just STUPID

Originally Posted by 95SiR

if ur gonna get an E46, get the 330i.