Question on IS 300 vs GS
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Question on IS 300 vs GS
Hey all,
I am torn between Second Gen GS and First Gen IS 300. I can't decide which I should buy as my next car.
I have small baby (19 months) old, and my wife likes to sit in the rear seat with the baby. Of course, GS is bigger, and maybe more powerful? I am not sure...
Another reason I am thinking of getting IS 300 is the size, my wife prefers smaller car as it is more nimble, and easy to park for her.
I really like both, but my keys are 1) safety 2) reliability, 3) power 4) MPG
Any advice Maybe I should post this on IS section too.
I am torn between Second Gen GS and First Gen IS 300. I can't decide which I should buy as my next car.
I have small baby (19 months) old, and my wife likes to sit in the rear seat with the baby. Of course, GS is bigger, and maybe more powerful? I am not sure...
Another reason I am thinking of getting IS 300 is the size, my wife prefers smaller car as it is more nimble, and easy to park for her.
I really like both, but my keys are 1) safety 2) reliability, 3) power 4) MPG
Any advice Maybe I should post this on IS section too.
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The IS300 backseats are not for adults. driver seat has bad ergonomics. It hurt my back when i drove it longer than an hour.
I wouldnt consider putting my baby in an IS300. Its a true sports sedan and has bumpy ride..
Stock GS has much softer suspension, and is more towards the sedan side.
I wouldnt consider putting my baby in an IS300. Its a true sports sedan and has bumpy ride..
Stock GS has much softer suspension, and is more towards the sedan side.
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IS get's more MPG than the GS4's
GS is more comfortable ride
GS has more room
GS has more power
I had somewhat of the same problem deciding between the IS, TL, and GS...
I guess you just have to weight out the pros and cons of each car...
GS is more comfortable ride
GS has more room
GS has more power
I had somewhat of the same problem deciding between the IS, TL, and GS...
I guess you just have to weight out the pros and cons of each car...
Last edited by o2GS43o; 04-24-07 at 08:50 AM.
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1) safety: GS has more airbags and VSC (vehicle stability control...ESP in toyota speak)
2) reliability: they're both toyotas, they both should be damn reliable
3) power: if you get the GS300, it'll be slower than the IS300 because it has the same engine but weigh more. The GS400s are "supposed" to do mid 14s 1/4 mile and 0-60 in under 6 seconds...but its still a friggin boat and takes a while to haul all that weight. The IS300 wont be faster, but quicker.
4) MPG: google it, then ask.
with the baby and the mom always being next to her, the GS might be a better chioce...and cross posting probably is not allowed on CL.
2) reliability: they're both toyotas, they both should be damn reliable
3) power: if you get the GS300, it'll be slower than the IS300 because it has the same engine but weigh more. The GS400s are "supposed" to do mid 14s 1/4 mile and 0-60 in under 6 seconds...but its still a friggin boat and takes a while to haul all that weight. The IS300 wont be faster, but quicker.
4) MPG: google it, then ask.
with the baby and the mom always being next to her, the GS might be a better chioce...and cross posting probably is not allowed on CL.
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Glad you decided on the GS. From personally owning both cars, I would say that the IS is a much more nimble car to throw around and drive. But the rear seat room is very small and hard to take the child seat out. Therefore I suggest the GS because on long drives, it makes is more comfortable because of the seating space and softer suspension. Hope this helps.
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i used to have a 92 integra before my gs and even though the integra is physically smaller, they both feel the same to drive, plus i have a few friends with is300's and i hated the back seat, i know you made the right choice and will be very happy in the gs!