before you all shout 'another one' or 'new model next year'. what seriously have you considered a change too:
hard isnt it!
my list has included, with comments:
mazda rx8....no auto or cruise. poor mpg( f%$%g great to drive though)
mercedes c class saloon....bit dull
mercedes c class coupe....quite like this in new model ,rear access awkward
saab aero....um
bmw 3 series.... poor driving position,too many around, new model soon
audi a4 avant....practical good deisel(yuk) but expensive extras and facelift due
jaguar x type 2.5....old man image. resale. no cruise on sport model
rav 4....no cruise.well built and practical though
volvo s40 t5....um

and i end up back where i started with a car ive had longer than any other and cant replace

The RX-8 is nice mate.... but the only other car i would sacrifice my Altezza for would be an AC Cobra!!

Possibly a Boxster or TT next

Wait and see what the new generation is like then...ahh ummm... TT or quite like th z4, not sure what either are like to drive etc though

Rx 300 - or Gs430...

RX8 or 350z

I already decided a few months ago when I first got the lex that once our lass has passed her driving test, she can have it, and Im having a TVR, however now that ive fell in love with her (the lex, not our lass), she aint havin it, she can have the focus thats sat doing nothing, and Im keeping the lex...........oh, and Im having a TVR also, I dont care what she says............

IS300

Its not 'just' an IS200 with a bigger engine, it feels like a totally different car altogether.

x-5

911

[quote name='IS300' date='May 21 2004, 11:46 PM']IS300

Its not 'just' an IS200 with a bigger engine, it feels like a totally different car altogether. [/quote]
I would have said the IS300 as well. You obviously like your IS200 and the IS300 just improves on it.


I guess you need to decide what are the main things you are looking for in a car. Your current list is quite varied from coupes to 4x4, saloons and estates etc.

350z mmmmnnnn..........

Infiniti G35 Coupe
or IS400 Supercharged

Aston ??

Well dependant on IF I dont have kids by then AND if I HAD to change my IS, then probably:

Boxster - would have one now, but I dont have enough no claims bonus and only been driving cars 2 years!
Carrrea - Affordable, nice looking, quick... Porsche lol
DB7- Well who wouldnt?

Or if I do have sprogs:

IS300 - Why not? Love the 200, more power and they are big enough for a small family.
RX300 - Need I say more?
BMW X5 - Always liked them, looked good, drive well.

If I carry on with my thinking and get a S/C for my IS, I probably won't want to change it!

350z!!

Drove one when i was out in the states.. yum!!

Just did on Thursday!

car is up for sale so will hopefully sell by end of june wen i advertise properly (only advertised it on club at the mo)
gettin new car at end of yr or begining of 2005, im changing to an audi A4 3.0V6 drop top
have also considered X5- waiting list is too long for facelift version
350z- no insurance quotes

but............. i mite get a PORSCHE 911 (old shape on a R plate, very nice looking) or a 2yrold carrera2 wit full GT3 bodykit and insure it under dads name

but bout 70%audi at the mo' really like that car

mitch

In Order:
RX300
Rx8 (if I had no kids)
350Z (ditto)

RX8, 350Z, Porche - you obviously don't have to worry about kids or cargo.

The 300 sportcross is the obvious all rounder - plenty of oomph and plenty of room and it's neither a Mazda or a Nissan - it's a Lex.

The head and heart battle it out - the lex brings them closer together .

Hey,

Can anyone tell me if you can get the IS300 in the UK with a manual gearbox?

also, whats so much better about the is300 than the is200 apart from the +1ltr engine?

Im a bit of a newbie so please dont think im taking the mic..

and whats this altezza stuff I read everywhere? is it a kit or a different car..

eg. altezza coupe?


Thanks a load
Pete

Nope, they only do the auto IS300 over here. The main difference is the larger engine (obviously) but it does feel like a slightly different drive. The Altezzas you see people posting is a Jap-import Lexus - same shape as the IS200 but more power. I think that they only have a cloth interior although some of the Tezza boys will tell you more!

Oh, and back on topic - I went for the GS300 Sport after my IS200 Sport. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I grow up (and win the lottery) I want a GS430. Other cars that take my fancy are the Jag XK8 and for some unbeknown reason a Caterham 7.

It's gotta be a Skyline R34 GT-R.
Nothin else comes close......

I'm tellin lies, a Skyline [u]R33[/u] comes pretty close.

Thanks Claire..

makes a bit more sense now,

what can be done to the lexus to improve its performance further? Ive noticed "L Tuned" on some pictures and supercharged also.. and how much do they things make an improvement in bhp?

Thanks for taking th time to reply..

Pete

[quote name='peteski' date='May 25 2004, 11:14 AM']Ive noticed "L Tuned" on some pictures and supercharged also.. and how much do they things make an improvement in bhp?[/quote]
about 100bhp per badge

The new 2005 Ford Mustang GT is the only car I would trade for my IS at the minute....

The 2005 Mustang is a beautiful car in red and I want one

apparently pricing will be released in the next 10 days or so and is rumored to be about 25-35K for the GT (which is bloody cheap !!)

[quote name='peteski' date='May 25 2004, 10:14 AM']Thanks Claire..

makes a bit more sense now,

what can be done to the lexus to improve its performance further? Ive noticed "L Tuned" on some pictures and supercharged also.. and how much do they things make an improvement in bhp?

Thanks for taking th time to reply..

Pete[/quote]
Your best bet is to post a new topic to ask for advice/opinions. The IS seems to be made for modding! And a lot of people have superchargers or NOS to help performance!

The people that have done this will be able to let you know rough costs and BHP figures and also advise as to where this can be done. TDI-plc is a good contact also.

I put the PDF specs for the TTE Supercharger up at www.mybad.co.uk - basically you're looking at a 53bhp increase over stock.

Well worth it, had a little play with a standard IS tonight and ****** all over it

Seems to be slowing down now though!!