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06 330 or 06 IS

Old Apr 20, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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06 330 or 06 IS

Well I am looking to get rid of the Evo and need something more of an everyday driving. Choice are to get either the 06 BMW 330 are the 06Lexus IS350.
06 BMW 330i is 255HP Vs 06 Lexus IS350 around 300HP

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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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both cars suck,keep the evo
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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All wheel drive on the Lexus is a plus.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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IS350 because it looks better than the new 3 series (imo). You also get 300+ hp motor and a more reliable car.
BTW, since you already have the S4, why looking into these type of cars?
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerous8
All wheel drive on the Lexus is a plus.
I think the IS350 is only rwd for now.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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IS so you dont have to change your screen name
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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The toyota should be the Better performer, but BMW's are NICE and it should be a better handler. BMW's also seem to make better use of less HP then other cars. IDK it is a toughy. Get an M3, you should be able to pick up the I6 modle cheaper as the V8 modle is comming out.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by IS2000
IS350 because it looks better than the new 3 series (imo). You also get 300+ hp motor and a more reliable car.
BTW, since you already have the S4, why looking into these type of cars?

Just looking to get something new
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by umiami80
The toyota should be the Better performer, but BMW's are NICE and it should be a better handler. BMW's also seem to make better use of less HP then other cars. IDK it is a toughy. Get an M3, you should be able to pick up the I6 modle cheaper as the V8 modle is comming out.

I would rock a 04 M3, but I need 4doors
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:15 AM
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Go for the IS......much more reliable than a BMW, not to mention the IS is a better looking car.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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all the 3 series (except M3) are just dog **** slow for the money.....I'd go with the IS.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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I saw the IS at the NY auto show and thought it was great. I was wondering about the price though as I suspect that it may be pushing $40,000. But yeah, it's just the right size, good looks, has 300 horsepower and Lexus reliablility. Hard to beat.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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The new IS350 is a sure thing. Good looks, good power, nice interior, and should be very reliable. The only draw back is the price...if the current IS300 runs around 32-34k....the IS350 should be close to 40. The BMW 330 should cost around the same as the IS350. I just think the IS350 is a better package compared to the 330.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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I'm gonna go with IS. Why do you need another car if you have the Audi?
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by wEstSidE
I'm gonna go with IS. Why do you need another car if you have the Audi?
Well the S4 is the wife car
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