View Poll Results: M3 or Is500
M3
101
39.15%
IS500
157
60.85%
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M3 or IS500
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the IS500 (if it will ever come out in the first place) will most likely be offered in a coupe version as well. who knows, maybe the m3 might even be offered in a sedan version...no body knows...
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iunno...Its an internal debate for me. Cuz i like inlines for the fact that Toyota doesnt use em anymore, and that inlines put power down more efficiently than V-types (because of less gearing). Basically I'll never forget my love for the 2JZ. But Id like to see a GS or LS500, not IS No offense, but 5L is a bit much for a sport luxury sedan is it not? I also do not like 2-doors, i dont know why, but Im much more partial to sedans...fast sedans...fast luxury sedans...mmmm
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For pure performance, I'm willing the bet the M3 will be a superior car. so I pick M3
For a daily driver, I still pick the M3
When I'm old and wrinkly and want something softer, well hopefuly by then i can afford a car w/ another 0 in the price tag
For a daily driver, I still pick the M3
When I'm old and wrinkly and want something softer, well hopefuly by then i can afford a car w/ another 0 in the price tag
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iunno...Its an internal debate for me. Cuz i like inlines for the fact that Toyota doesnt use em anymore, and that inlines put power down more efficiently than V-types (because of less gearing). Basically I'll never forget my love for the 2JZ. But Id like to see a GS or LS500, not IS No offense, but 5L is a bit much for a sport luxury sedan is it not? I also do not like 2-doors, i dont know why, but Im much more partial to sedans...fast sedans...fast luxury sedans...mmmm
LS460 and IS500 will not much different in price....
The base IS500 can't be more than $50k to compete with the M3.
The base LS460 is probably about $66k.
You're paying not only for the engine, but the car as a whole in general. The sheer size and amenities of the LS far surpasses the size and amenities of the IS, no matter what the engine. Therefore, the LS will always be priced higher than a turbo-IS.
Does the M3 cost as much as the 7-Series?
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Oh no. I doubt it.
The base IS500 can't be more than $50k to compete with the M3.
The base LS460 is probably about $66k.
You're paying not only for the engine, but the car as a whole in general. The sheer size and amenities of the LS far surpasses the size and amenities of the IS, no matter what the engine. Therefore, the LS will always be priced higher than a turbo-IS.
Does the M3 cost as much as the 7-Series?
The base IS500 can't be more than $50k to compete with the M3.
The base LS460 is probably about $66k.
You're paying not only for the engine, but the car as a whole in general. The sheer size and amenities of the LS far surpasses the size and amenities of the IS, no matter what the engine. Therefore, the LS will always be priced higher than a turbo-IS.
Does the M3 cost as much as the 7-Series?
fully loaded, i woudln't be surprised if the m3 got very close to the price of a base 7 series.
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Originally Posted by CPALIU
fully loaded, i woudln't be surprised if the m3 got very close to the price of a base 7 series.
I'll be close, thats for sure. A base 750 is about 71k. The E46 M3 base is about 49k. Think there will be a price jump of probably a couple of thousand to the E92 and then option. It'll be within 10k probably of a 7 series.
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I'll go with the stock 4 door E92 M3 with it's H50 V10. 542BHP 384TQ(if I got the money). It's basically a V10 on a lighter 330i body. It's on the NOV 06 issue of European Car magazine. But it's just me... been with bimmers for quite some time and my first lexus was a 04 GS300.