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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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Default Which entry level Lexus would you choose

If you were in the market for an entry level Lexus. Which would you choose?
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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My vote goes for the ES.
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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IS300!! To me, it's better looking, better handling, faster, and most important......2JZ motor!!! Oh, and chicks dig the IS300 way more!!
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Definitely IS300.... I would trade my ES for an IS right this moment if I could.
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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The ES only because it's newer.
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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How about the RX300?....... That would be my choice, its almost the same price as IS and ES.
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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The ES because it's FWD, has better mileage than the IS, and the interior is immaculate
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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IS300 for me.
These are two completely different cars for different types of buyers. One is for sport, the other for luxury. Does a poll make sense between these two since they're most likely not going to be cross shopped?
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It would have to be the IS.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 04:27 AM
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IS300 for me
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Originally posted by JLSC4
These are two completely different cars for different types of buyers. One is for sport, the other for luxury. Does a poll make sense between these two since they're most likely not going to be cross shopped?
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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IS300.
They have great styling, that fantastically smooth powerful in-line six engine, and
they have great reliability.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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I'd also consider a G35
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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I would choose the IS over the ES.

My mother has the ES300 and it has a much smoother ride than the IS.

-Donald
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by dj.ctwatt
I'd also consider a G35
I'd probably get a G35 sedan over both of these cars.

But, if I were to choose between them, I'd pick the IS300 straight away.

M.
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