Re: Cant compare 330 and IS300... (archive)

Actually, I would guess that the IS300 DOES handle better than an E46 model with standard suspension. You have to remember, the magazines ALWAYS test the sport suspension... then people go out and buy the standard suspension. Sorry folks... not the same ride or performance.

So it is probably fair to assume that if you are driving a Lexus IS 300, you have a better performing suspension than most of the NEW 3 series on the road. Maybe in CA there are a higher number of sport models sold, but in the midwest, you will have a difficult time finding one at a dealer lot (coupes being the exception).

-Scott

Lexus compared IS300 with BMW's 328 on their web-site a couple of months ago, I'm not sure if it's still there or not, but at the time BMW had officially announced the coming of the new 330. My guess is that they were trying to show the IS' accerelating capability. But in my post above, I never mentioned anything about 0-100 or 1/4 mile time, what I was talking about wass that the car should get the Japanese engine instead of the supra engine and the commercial was pretty stupid for saying IS handles better than BMW. Anyways, if you want 323 Vs. IS300, the result would be the same. Because of the design, IS just can't take corners as good as any BMW. I'm not saying 50/50 weight is an ideal for all cars but that's pretty good for a car that has an engine hanging in the front.

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The alteza.... maybe, but not the IS. Kritti 13:52 9/05/2000 (1)
- Re: The alteza.... maybe, but not the IS. Scott Boje 21:02 9/05/2000 (0)

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