View Poll Results: Which would you rather have, IS 350 or GS 430, when considering their price?
IS350
180
63.16%
GS430
105
36.84%
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IS350 or GS430?
09-17-05, 03:42 AM
#46
Originally Posted by INHOCJP
Stronger? A little more HP but less torque. Close to the same 0-60 times since the IS is lighter.
The IS actually weighs right at the same as the GS.... look at the publised weight numbers. This information has been out for a while now.
09-17-05, 06:51 AM
#47
Originally Posted by Bean
Close to the same 0-60 times? Is that all we look at? 5.1 vs 5.7? What about 1/4 mile? 13.7 vs 14.4?
The IS actually weighs right at the same as the GS.... look at the publised weight numbers. This information has been out for a while now.
The IS actually weighs right at the same as the GS.... look at the publised weight numbers. This information has been out for a while now.
09-18-05, 06:41 AM
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October Road and Track has IS350 test that shows 1/4 mile figures of 14.5/98.6 with test gas milage of 17.5 mpg. Flipping to the back of the mag, I see their GS430 figures of 14.2/99.5 with 17.6 mpg.
Hmmm... while this is not 100% scientific test, the V8 motor with less power pulls a heavier car faster with better gas milage. At near 100 mph, the .3 seconds advantage in the 1/4 mile equals a healthy whooping of the IS. Note too that the V6 Altima with less power does 1/4 mile in 14.5/99.4 with 23 mpg.
While the IS350 is about as fast as a stock 1964 GTO, the V6 is a little disappointing; with all the techno whistles and bells, I'd expect the engine to be best of bread. But both Chevy, Dodge and Chrysler make big heavy sedans that will blow its doors off in a drag race.
Still, this is a very impressive ride.
Hmmm... while this is not 100% scientific test, the V8 motor with less power pulls a heavier car faster with better gas milage. At near 100 mph, the .3 seconds advantage in the 1/4 mile equals a healthy whooping of the IS. Note too that the V6 Altima with less power does 1/4 mile in 14.5/99.4 with 23 mpg.
While the IS350 is about as fast as a stock 1964 GTO, the V6 is a little disappointing; with all the techno whistles and bells, I'd expect the engine to be best of bread. But both Chevy, Dodge and Chrysler make big heavy sedans that will blow its doors off in a drag race.
Still, this is a very impressive ride.
09-18-05, 05:15 PM
#51
Originally Posted by LexusDaisy
October Road and Track has IS350 test that shows 1/4 mile figures of 14.5/98.6 with test gas milage of 17.5 mpg. Flipping to the back of the mag, I see their GS430 figures of 14.2/99.5 with 17.6 mpg.
Hmmm... while this is not 100% scientific test, the V8 motor with less power pulls a heavier car faster with better gas milage. At near 100 mph, the .3 seconds advantage in the 1/4 mile equals a healthy whooping of the IS. Note too that the V6 Altima with less power does 1/4 mile in 14.5/99.4 with 23 mpg.
While the IS350 is about as fast as a stock 1964 GTO, the V6 is a little disappointing; with all the techno whistles and bells, I'd expect the engine to be best of bread. But both Chevy, Dodge and Chrysler make big heavy sedans that will blow its doors off in a drag race.
Still, this is a very impressive ride.
Hmmm... while this is not 100% scientific test, the V8 motor with less power pulls a heavier car faster with better gas milage. At near 100 mph, the .3 seconds advantage in the 1/4 mile equals a healthy whooping of the IS. Note too that the V6 Altima with less power does 1/4 mile in 14.5/99.4 with 23 mpg.
While the IS350 is about as fast as a stock 1964 GTO, the V6 is a little disappointing; with all the techno whistles and bells, I'd expect the engine to be best of bread. But both Chevy, Dodge and Chrysler make big heavy sedans that will blow its doors off in a drag race.
Still, this is a very impressive ride.
.... 13.7 IS pretty good (no pun intended)!
09-26-05, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusDaisy
October Road and Track has IS350 test that shows 1/4 mile figures of 14.5/98.6 with test gas milage of 17.5 mpg. Flipping to the back of the mag, I see their GS430 figures of 14.2/99.5 with 17.6 mpg.
Hmmm... while this is not 100% scientific test, the V8 motor with less power pulls a heavier car faster with better gas milage. At near 100 mph, the .3 seconds advantage in the 1/4 mile equals a healthy whooping of the IS. Note too that the V6 Altima with less power does 1/4 mile in 14.5/99.4 with 23 mpg.
While the IS350 is about as fast as a stock 1964 GTO, the V6 is a little disappointing; with all the techno whistles and bells, I'd expect the engine to be best of bread. But both Chevy, Dodge and Chrysler make big heavy sedans that will blow its doors off in a drag race.
Still, this is a very impressive ride.
Hmmm... while this is not 100% scientific test, the V8 motor with less power pulls a heavier car faster with better gas milage. At near 100 mph, the .3 seconds advantage in the 1/4 mile equals a healthy whooping of the IS. Note too that the V6 Altima with less power does 1/4 mile in 14.5/99.4 with 23 mpg.
While the IS350 is about as fast as a stock 1964 GTO, the V6 is a little disappointing; with all the techno whistles and bells, I'd expect the engine to be best of bread. But both Chevy, Dodge and Chrysler make big heavy sedans that will blow its doors off in a drag race.
Still, this is a very impressive ride.
12-21-05, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by that_guy
It's not suprising that the engine with less power but MORE torque pulls the HEAVIER car faster 
Torque means a lot in the acceleration department. 
Torque means a lot in the acceleration department. 
12-22-05, 10:11 AM
#58
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Originally Posted by shaolin
...and the interior looks not up-to-date lexus
The new IS interior is essentially a carbon copy of the new GS interior.
