thinking about selling b5 for is300?
#22
08-26-2008, 07:42 PM
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: so cal!! redlands,ca
Posts: 231
[QUOTE=Lebe Frei;935972]i like the look of the is300 but i look at it like this:
toyota < VW
toyota + more expensive parts = lexus
VW + awesomeness (and some expensive parts) = audi
hmmm...
keep the audi[/QUOTE
god dammm there to sexy. ha. specially in silver. i like the darker gray more though
actually lexus is just a counter part of toyota and the parts are almost the same as toyota parts, i looked into getting an older is300 and the mechanic said it made much more sence money wise due to the repairs and maintness. The parts are cheaper and its an easier car to fix than a Audi, thats what he said. im not sure on his opinion, but it was interesting to hear.
well considering its a Japaneses car it will LAST FOREVER. i love my audi but come on guys the maintenance on these things are ridiculous and the cost of parts is outrageous! audis are quality cars if they are well taken car of, if not they turn to crap in a matter of a few days. now a toyota or a nissan, you could buy the most beat up one you could find with 250k miles on it, drop a couple hundred dollars into it and you'd get another 200k miles out of it. the body would fall apart before the engine.
idk yet. thanks alot for all the feedback
#23
08-26-2008, 08:36 PM
i believe that darker grey you speak of is called "Ebony?"
almost looks black, but it really isnt.
i have it
and would not trade it for an IS300. originally i wanted one tho.
almost looks black, but it really isnt.
i have it
and would not trade it for an IS300. originally i wanted one tho.
Last edited by vgo; 08-26-2008 at 08:43 PM.
#24
08-26-2008, 08:39 PM
devil's advocate: if you have some $$$ to burn (think of it as what you would have spent on your audis maintenance haha), the I6 in the Lexus is the same (albeit in NA form) as the last-gen Toyota Supra. Now THATS a ballsy project
But I agree, stock Audi > stock IS300 in most respects
But I agree, stock Audi > stock IS300 in most respects
#25
08-26-2008, 10:46 PM
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: so cal!! redlands,ca
Posts: 231
i was actually talking about the is300 charcoal color.. as of for now though i think im just going to put some money into the audi. i washed it today and it made me appreciate it .hahah
#29
08-27-2008, 11:19 AM
but the best question I have is why is my insurance cheaper on an S4 than an A4?
#30
08-27-2008, 06:57 PM
MT IS300 are RARE. And they suck *****. Donkey *****. Its a weak 2JZ engine for that matter. The whole engine needs rebuilding to handle more than 350whp. The price of an IS makes up for more than what you put in an Audi in parts. They're such a rip off. And they're not as reliable. A guy I know has had to rebuild his tranny 3 times. And he's only got hardcore upgrades like an intake and exhaust. I'd get a newer Audi if you'd really like to upgrade.