What did you drive before your IS?
Mercedes CLK430
it took a lot of nuts to do the trade. I had an MSM IS3 in 2006 that I loved to death. I bought the Benz which is a better car all around, but missed the uniqueness of the IS3 the entire time I owned the Benz. I'm warning you all now, once you got it, you won't be able to give it up. The IS3 is unlike anything else and it becomes a part of you.
Out the door the Benz went and another IS3 in it's place.
it took a lot of nuts to do the trade. I had an MSM IS3 in 2006 that I loved to death. I bought the Benz which is a better car all around, but missed the uniqueness of the IS3 the entire time I owned the Benz. I'm warning you all now, once you got it, you won't be able to give it up. The IS3 is unlike anything else and it becomes a part of you.
Out the door the Benz went and another IS3 in it's place.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3
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From: PA
I slightly miss my GSX!
Been through a crazy amount of cars(and bikes) before and after then.
First car was an 89 Honda Accord LXi, had about 3 CRX's, a turbo 99 EK hatch, my 99 GSX (built 6 bolt 480whp), 89 FD rx-7 with an ls1 swap. Right now I'm looking for my first Lexus, I'm looking to bag a 98 GS300 black/black/black.
I may have found a winner in ohio! I'll keep you guys posted!
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 624
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From: PA>FL>JP>WA>JP>WA
Started of with
S-13 Q Silvia
Upgraded to
S-14 K Silvia with HKS powered SR20DET
crashed that and went to an
ER32 Skyline GTS-T Sedan
crashed that
and i was given a
Miata
then was given a deal with
180sx
Now that i'm back in the US
I wanted a sedan so i got this
which has also been my dream car
S-13 Q Silvia
Upgraded to
S-14 K Silvia with HKS powered SR20DET
crashed that and went to an
ER32 Skyline GTS-T Sedan
crashed that
and i was given aMiata
then was given a deal with
180sx
Now that i'm back in the US
I wanted a sedan so i got this
which has also been my dream car
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 19
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From: IN/MI
03 Lancer Evolution, handled better, faster, more interior room, loved the car, out of the box with brembo's, recaro's, momo bits, enkei wheels. traded for the IS300+cash and i've missed the evo every day. The kid that got the evo from me trashed the poor thing
Before that I've had an army of DSM's
90 Galant GSX turbo
91 Galant VR4
92 Eclipse GSX
(2) 95 Talon TSI
96 Talon TSI
97 Eclipse GST
(3) 92 Talon TSI
Before that I've had an army of DSM's
90 Galant GSX turbo
91 Galant VR4
92 Eclipse GSX
(2) 95 Talon TSI
96 Talon TSI
97 Eclipse GST
(3) 92 Talon TSI
Lexus Champion
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,717
Likes: 0
From: TX
. every day i think about her. hopefully i can get another one, but this time i will keep it for good.
Last edited by lobuxracer; Sep 27, 2009 at 07:44 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 467
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From: Tennessee
before the IS300, i had a built motor/Kenne Bell S/C 600hp Ford Lightning.
then before the Lightning i had a 2000 Chevy s-10 xtreme on 20's.. bagged. 2 15's JL w7, etc..
overall.. i love the lexus IS300.. but, i miss my lightning i had, cause i would beat alot of fast cars around here, when the look on there face was pricless when i left them from the start... BA BYE. lol
then before the Lightning i had a 2000 Chevy s-10 xtreme on 20's.. bagged. 2 15's JL w7, etc..
overall.. i love the lexus IS300.. but, i miss my lightning i had, cause i would beat alot of fast cars around here, when the look on there face was pricless when i left them from the start... BA BYE. lol
