So....some of you may remember that my 08 G got totaled out a few weeks ago. Well...I've tried and tried to find an acceptable G that I wouldnt mind paying for again, but I couldnt.

I found a Lexus IS350 instead.....Kinda sad to not be in a g....but let me tell you, that IS350 is no slouch.



Heres a preview: http://www.globalmotorcars.com/image...ockNumber=1017

 

wow. i was going to get a 350 before i got mine but i settled for this. lucky u man.

 

isnt is350 faster than the 08 g35?

 

IMO IS350 > G35

It out performs the G in many categories except for maybe handling characteristics and the fun factor u get with the G.. in addition, you will definitely notice better gains in the IS than the G w/ aftermarket parts. However, don't forget that it also comes with a higher price tag than the G.

I was on a real fence b/w the IS350 and my G35 sedan when making my original purchase. However, I just couldn't afford paying 40k+ for a loaded IS when I could get a comparably loaded G for few thousand less.

Overall, I am more than happy with my G. But if I had could afford it, I would definitely choose the IS350 over a G35.. probably not a G37 tho.

Congrats on the new purchase & GL w/ the new project!

 

yeah...it puts out similar numbers but really rips it up in the 1/4 mile posting anywhere from 13.3 -13.6

I was able to negotiate that one in the pics for 1k under NADA for a selling price of 28k.

Not too bad seein that 2007 g's were goin for the same price range!!

 

are you serious?
G35 > IS350 all the way!!!

Take a look at the May 08 issue of Modified Mag. there's a modded 06 IS that has the following list of engine mods>
LMS supercharger bracket, supercharger pipes, intercooler, true dual cat-back exhaust, ATI C2 Procharger supercharger, Meth/H2O injection, K&N air filter, Cusco oil catch can, HKS SSQ BOV, etc.

wanna take a guess how much POWERRR it makes? a WHOPPING 350whp/310wtq !!!! bwhahaha!!! xDDDD Put that money in a GTM kit and you're making at least 100 more whp with a proven bolt on kit. the ATI SC is custom installed to the IS, not because it's cheap, because there's NOTHING out there for the IS. All they have are a bunch of body and suspension upgrades, nothing for the serious enthusiast.

 

well....the is350 engine is pushin damn near 12:1 compression ratio, which is probably why it didnt make impressive numbers boosted CAUSE IT WOULD BLOW UP! I believe that kit only pushes 5psi without any modifications to the headgasket or pistons for lower compression

 

is350 is just too small for my taste .... thats the reason why I did not get it.

 

also got some muffler deletes using some magnaflow resonators for sale for only 75 + shipping

 

dude I think its bigger than the g??

 

not its not!!! the back seat on the is350 is not useable for normal sized adults once you adjust the front seats to a comfortable position ... I need to seat 3 people and a baby regularly .... so is350 was knocked off the list.

 

ok well....you may be right. But I dont have babies or normal sized friends so Im good to go!!

 

yeah the 350 is definately smaller than the g. My bro has a 350, its hard to sit in the back comfortably compared to the g. but that might be just cuz im used to bein the driver haha

 

in my books, the only thing the IS350 has over the G is the interior. The interior of the IS350 is simply beautiful

 

I love the IS. When I was buying my G I almost went for the IS, but took the G based on best bang for your buck. I got my fully loaded G for the price of a nearly option-less IS with far more miles. Overall, both cars are great choices.

P.S. Looks like your new IS is heavily modded. Lets see a vid.