oh trust me, my friend w/the 996 continues in his attempts to convince me to get a Z06 or a porsche (so i can be in much debt). i'm not in the same tax bracket as he, so i dont have that kind of $ to blow. hence my budget on a car that might make him think twice about his porsche purchase. yes, i know, its still a porsche and will always have that 'wow' factor (thats a given).

i really want a manual. since i've been driving an AT, i feel like i'm missing 1 ball. the manual just give u a full set LOL i'm partial to the G35 body styling. the G37 body still hasnt grown on me. i've thought about a 350Z, but, in the end, it doesnt exert enough 'class' (if you know what I mean) to me.

i would definitely only buy a CPO

a new body/revised G37? really?
IF i got a G35, it'd only be a weekend/project car. i wouldnt mod it as fast as i did my 2GS. also, it wouldnt be a track car. it'd be more like a...cruiser with some ***** that look nice

so all in all:
yes, i prefer manual
want something with 'reported' close to 300hp stock, if not more
something reliable and will hold longevity

another question: are there more 2IS or G35/37's on the road in your areas?
in so cal, 2IS are like starbucks...on every dam corner. lol

 

Both of those were highly modded EVOs. Let's talk stock vs stock for those interested in keeping their OEM warranties intact.

A stock IS350 will eat any of the stock EVO generations for lunch without having to burn up clutches which also happen often on EVOs. Also after 100 mph the EVO's fall even further behind.

If you are a track racer though, the EVOs do provide better G's on the skidpad, but for interior conveniances we are talking Corolla level appointments.

 

I thought not having a manual would bother me with the IS350, but the throttle is so responsive and the car is so fun to drive that it makes me forget about it. For the few times I want to play with the gears, the paddle shifters provide some enjoyment.

 

really? an IS350's ***** are that big? on 0-60 and 1/4 vs an EVO?

 

Just dont get a blue one... :P

 

Most earlier EVOs are 13.5 1/4 mile cars, but the latest one is a 13.9 1/4 mile car mainly due to its added weight. Also the earlier car 13.5 sec runs come at a severe cost to the clutch of the car as massive strain must be placed on the 4wd drivetrain to achieve those numbers. This is compared to a IS350 which can run 13.4-13.5 runs all day and night with no ill effects to the drivetrain.

 

The only thing the IS350 has over a G35 Coupe 6MT in performance is straight line acceleration.

Other than that, the G35 Coupe out handles it, and probably out paces it in tracks like circuit & AutoX. (All G35 Coupe 6MT's come with the sports package).

Not to mention, the IS lacks alot of a drivers feel when it comes to driving.

IMO, both are great cars, just very different. If he's looking for something sporty, the G35 Coupe 6MT is a no brainer. There's nothing really "sporty" about the IS350.

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It gained almost 200 lbs over the previous G35 Coupe. It's not going to be that much faster when it adds that much weight.

The IS350 is the complete opposite of the EVO. The IS350 will out pace it after the EVO's notorious launch, but that's just straight line acceleration. The EVO will eat the IS350 alive at any road course. It out brakes it & out handles it and just swings through every corner. A road course was probably the last thing Lexus had in mind when they created the 2IS.

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thanks for all the feedback guys the more the better!

ultimately what i'm lookin for is:
sporty with class
as close to, if not more than, 300hp
MT

i know they're not really comparable, but the 2IS is the only other car i see vs the G35. i'm not partial to EVO's, STi's. 350Z's lack a touch of class for me, imho.

so i know 2IS are dependable, how about the G35s? anyone have 1st hand experience?

 

I would recommend the 05-07 G35's over the 03-04 if you can dish out the extra money. They have needed improvements.

The only real issue that exists with the 05-07 6MT is oil consumption. Chances are you will be fine, but monitor the comsumption of your engine to make sure you don't have that infamous issue. (If it did, warranty would cover it).

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Are you planning on modding the car? If so, there are a bunch of blown G35's driving around SoCal. There are quite a few TT kits available, but none are CARB approved. However, I think most of the SC kits available for the car is CARB legal and tuners are just getting started on the G37 platform.

 

Seems like you care about speed a lot and want to really beat your buddy's porsche. If it's speed the IS is faster than the G stock for stock but the problem is you can't get much more out of the car for power. Everyone has been trying since the car came out and there's nothing out there really that'll help much. Toyota just has the ecu totally locked down. The G on the otherhand has tons of mods available that'll make a difference like turbo kits etc.. but the G will be a lower quality car to own. My sis has a G coupe and it's build quality is no where near my IS and she has very low miles on it too.

 

dont forget that the IS350 is a small car. the G35 is larger. my sister has an 2003 g35 and it has been fairly trouble free. if it was up to me i would get the g35.

 

Uh, not by much. What does the G have, maybe a 1/2 inch more leg room if you are talking the sedan and if we are coparing the G35 coupe then the IS is larger and more practical.

 

How much are you looking to spend? You don't need a Z06 to beat a 996 (unless it's a turbo/GT2). the base C6 coupe can be found in the low 30s and is more than enough to beat a Carrera 2 or Carrera 4