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Old 08-15-09, 05:46 AM
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Default VIP LS or Sporty IS?

It has been bugging me for long time...

I like the IS300 because it got 2jz
It does not run slow, but not super fast
and it got some luxury but not too much

And I do like the VIP LS
It is Luxury but not sure if it is fast
But for LS i don't need to go fast
Cuz it is VIP...HA

Which one will you guys choice?
If you can only keep one
ha, I want both, but can't afford both of them right now

IS300

VIP LS400
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Old 08-15-09, 06:15 AM
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i like the LS because i am growing quite fond of road boats!

but the IS is good because of the aftermarket/fairly easy gte swap or na-t/ and its just a great car.

tough choice friend.

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Old 08-15-09, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickgs3
i like the LS because i am growing quite fond of road boats!
That LS in the picture, with the lowered suspension and rubber-band tires, is not going to be a "boat" by any means. But, I'd be careful about driving it on anything but the smoothest roads....the bodywork just sits too low, assuming that it is not on an air suspension that can raise the car a little.
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I like the LS just for the sheer room, luxury, and cruiser aspect of it; but I am a litle biased. LOL!! Only thing is, the Ls is a good choice, however it def will not be cheap to mod; especially if you plan to put it to VIP status. The IS is also a good choice. Sporty, aggressive, and the aftermarket options for the car are FAR more abundant for it then what exists for the LS. You, pretty much, can create your own look/car with the things you decide to mod the car with. Both are good choices. Just depends on the what you ultimately want in a car, and then aim you vision to create the feel that you are after.
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marshall: i say "boat" but what i should have said was big body.
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Old 08-15-09, 10:08 AM
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the LS kit in that picture is beyond hideous. maybe good for plowing snow though.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
That LS in the picture, with the lowered suspension and rubber-band tires, is not going to be a "boat" by any means. But, I'd be careful about driving it on anything but the smoothest roads....the bodywork just sits too low, assuming that it is not on an air suspension that can raise the car a little.
This is just me but if this is going to your daily driver then get something sporty. What about a GS? I dontthink having the 3rd pedal since you are comparing LS and IS...you can get a 2JZ too. I could be biased but it's a fun daily driver!
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Old 08-15-09, 11:31 AM
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Both cars are unattractive in my eyes, the LS the ugliest. Just my 2cents.
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My car is for sale right now!
Actually LS is faster if you smash the pedal. I have owned both. Even the gas mileage is identical.

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I do want to get luxury
and i don't need to go super fast tho...
but i want some speed tho...
uh.....really tough
Thank for help
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That LS belongs at the junk yard, along with the people that molested it.
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Old 08-15-09, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
That LS belongs at the junk yard, along with the people that molested it.
A Cash for Clunkers candidate maybe.
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I'd take the LS (but not the one in the OP's picture), because i prefer a smooth ride that i can simply just coast along in. There's nothing wrong with the IS300 ie.(sport&luxury sedan/2jz ge powerplant/lower cost/moddability(sp)), but i guess it depends on taste and what the driver is looking for.
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Old 08-16-09, 12:52 AM
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I would cash for clunker the LS and the IS and get a newer less ghetto/VIP looking LS, or at least one that looks abit more respectable. People in Japan dont even do VIP **** anymore .They are obsessed with German cars
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I like the LS, however theJunction Produce bodykit on the pictured UCF21 is just not for everybody. Takes a real diehard fan to "appreciate" the JP kit. I, for one, have never been a fan of that particular one.
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