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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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whic one will you prefer to have
2gen gs300 or is300?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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I like the 2GS300.

It has a bit more class and refinement, and insurance won't be as high as the IS300. It can be tastefully modded to your liking; most used 1IS have been ridden and/or modded heavily...
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Tough choice.... You know, used GS400/430s are usually priced right around the same as GS300s, and they are much more powerful.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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depends on your style/ purpose for it.
the IS is smaller and sportier
the GS is more "lux" if you will

i chose the IS. but thats where i was back in 2000.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I had GS3/4 and 2 IS300, I would choose GS anyday.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I've had both, they are different animals. IS 300 is more sporty, GS 300 is a blend of sport and luxury.

If your not going to track your car and your a casual driver, the GS 300 is a better fit.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Its all in the name for me....
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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whats the bad thing about gs300 or is300?
thanks for give me an opinion
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Gucci Mane
whats the bad thing about gs300 or is300?
thanks for give me an opinion
No bad thing, but I personally dont know which one I would chose. However, for basically the same amount of money, GS4 is a clear choice.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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I'd take a 2nd Gen GS 300 over a 1st Gen IS 300. Same motor, but I like bigger cars and I'd take luxury over sport.
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