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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Here's the story. I'm about to blow about 24K and I was set on getting and X, but then.... I came across this...

[http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...riginal-miles]

And i am torn.

History:
240sx to 2004 Evo VIII(rip) and now i have an Auto Is300 which I have had for about 3 yrs and its time for an upgrade. I love the IS and love the Evo but This IS is simply AMAZING. My thing is It will be my Daily. Work commute is 30 miles total and we have the wife's car for the long trips.
Also the IS300T has >10K on the clock.

What do you guys think? Is it too crazy for a DD.
What will you do if a you see the owner of the Lexus driving a brand spanking new Evo X a week after you bought his car?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EVOMIZ
if only it was in the new is350 body
We wouldn't even be having this discussion. lol
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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I personally love the IS i think it looks sick. Especially with 2JZ goodness sign me up.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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i'd take the is300 over a EVO X any day. evo x not 8/9
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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i would never get into a 600hp car with confy leather seats and granma seatbelts.
i know what 600hp can do with your neck
realy nice car though.
get the evo you are buying also wuarranty, they guy is giving the car for 25 without the brembos
do not buy a 600hp car without decent brakes
get the evo dude
i'm pretty sure that you will **** your jeans with 400 hp and the right driver
work in your driving skills and forget the HP numbers
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Now the crowd is swaying...Oh lord......... Keep in mind the 600hp daily. Anyone with experience on this? Boost comes in @ 5k rpm.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by alex3dworld
i would never get into a 600hp car with confy leather seats and granma seatbelts.
i know what 600hp can do with your neck
realy nice car though.
get the evo you are buying also wuarranty, they guy is giving the car for 25 without the brembos
do not buy a 600hp car without decent brakes
get the evo dude
i'm pretty sure that you will **** your jeans with 400 hp and the right driver
work in your driving skills and forget the HP numbers
You are right about the brakes. BUt i would have to try some negotiation there.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Building the car the way you want it is half the fun of owning it! There isn't much left to do to the is300. Don't get me wrong if I had the extra cash to blow that is300 looks like a lot of fun..
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Oh dear....the X haters
lol
why so much hate becouse my turbo is bigger?

Originally Posted by nikkadanny
i'd take the is300 over a EVO X any day. evo x not 8/9
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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IS vs EVO

Bro, you're on EVOM asking this! The IS looks legit. Evo's are great. Do what's best for you.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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you miss the X
evos X are great?
wuo!!! a IX driver actually likes the Xs?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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I think your looking at 2 completely different situations here. Do you want a car built to the nuts that you yourself haven’t done any of the work?? Personally I like starting with something near stock so I can build it exactly to my taste. Otherwise your just buying someone else’s completed project.

I would buy the evo and build it how YOU want it.....
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Last edited by pcload1etter; Jun 9, 2012 at 08:26 AM.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by superflyevo
Building the car the way you want it is half the fun of owning it! There isn't much left to do to the is300. Don't get me wrong if I had the extra cash to blow that is300 looks like a lot of fun..
You're right but I dont have the space or down time for that kind of build, or patience for that matter. I love the way the car looks as its pretty similar to mine right now. I would probable downgrade to some RPF1s in gunmetal as the IForged are way to flashy for me and put on the stock trunk.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Evo x's have garbage motors, are slow, heavy, and cost alot to make fast. It looks like you want to buy something fast. If I were you, I would be looking to get into a built evo 9.
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