darkdream

Pay off this car. Get an evox.

kickin8

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Go for EVO X if you plan to do a lot of track time...otherwise stick with the IS

NYKnick101

I am currently in the same dilemma but im considering trading my IS250 AWD which is slow for an EVO X because I want the power and AWD. My only issue is interior of a car means ALOT to me and the lexus interior has spoiled me where when I sat in the EVO, I hated it a little bit. Same goes with the wrx/STI, Its just boring and dull IMO but i love the exterior of both cars. AWD is a must for me at this point but interior is also just as important which has made me indecisive about trading up or in this case, trading down

ISFPOWER

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get the evo X . thats a huge upgrade. IMO, not even a comparison. since yours is a 06 model, i actually would say the interior is better in the evo too. i cant tell you a downside besides the lexus having better clear coat on the paint.

PawnStar23

thanks foll the input guys I'm going to keep my lexus. I drive about 20k+ miles a year and realiablity is a big factor to me. I do miss having a Honda/Acura and plan on buying an s2000 for a summer weekend car.

darkdream

Good choice. I love my S2000.

Mike_1GO

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a coworker at the dealership I work at owns a stock evo X but really admires my IS350. he's afraid to race me infact. Ive never tried driving with the TC off. gotta try tomo!

FSportIS

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Just couple things, be smooth on the throttle. If you are currently full reving it, don't do sudden lift and turn at the same time, this will spin you out. Don't slam the brake too suddenly as well. Be smooth on both throttle and brake and get ready for counter steer. Our car especially if you have the F sport rear sway bar installed is very tail happy

jdmSW20

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of all the responses in this thread i would have to agree witht his one.. plain and simple if you want pure raw power, its hard to not choose the turbo car hands down. but luxury wise and just pure comfort the lexus wins hands down. but its hard to compare the two cars because of what you initially said, the two cars of 2 different breeds and two different classes. but you also have to realize most of all the used evo's were all beaten on. so know what you are getting ahead of time

i had a subaru before and often wished i had gotten the evo instead just on cost at which the evo gets fast vs a suby. not to mention when something goes wrong the suby motor eats itself completely..

good luck

Nelly

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My friend lets me drive his evoX from time to time. The thing is fast(compared to my is250) but the interior really is lacking. It isn't a Lexus interior but if you can go without the luxury options then go for it.

He's also had his car in the shop for a new transmission swap under warranty, but that's probably just his bad luck.

skinnie

You're camparing 2 different cars. Both of them serves their own purpose. I have a 09 IS250 and a 13 EVO X

If you can I'd keep the IS as a daily and get the EVO for weekend.

fishstix

I own both. I drive the IS350 6/7 days out of the week, but that's mostly because I live in the city. My Evo is not city friendly. It was featured on the cover of Modified magazine and makes 510 whp. I daily drove it for 4 years.

IS350 pros:
-much nicer interior
-backup camera
-stock vs stock the Lexus looks better
-comfortable

Evo pros:
-handling is in a completely different league compared to the Lexus. Steering response is excellent and you feel like you're driving on rails when taking turns. The Lexus' steering response is lousy
-AWD + snow tires is a fun time
-throttle response is much better on the Evo
-very mod friendly. A tune and basic bolt ons can yield 80hp.

Nelly

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^ JESUS. That thing looks so badass.

An2ny

Here is mine:
Not a Daily Driver or a show car, but it gets the job done…

Gville350

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^Front mud flap be scrapin! LOL Looks like alot of fun!