IS200t or ES350?
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IS200t or ES350?
This will be my first real car upgrading from a used 2002 Honda Accord. I'm in my early 30s and debating between these 2 models. How is the sizing of the IS? I like the sportiness of the exterior but it seems a bit cramped. Reliability is huge for me as well and the ES is the pinnacle of that benchmark. Maybe I should embrace the cool factor and go for the RC instead?
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It's essentially 3 different vehicles that would serve 3 completely different purposes.
If the choices are ES, IS, and RC...then I would get the RC.
Rationale: If a 2 door was an option, then you have no physical need for a 4 door sedan, so might as well go for the cool, fun, sporty vehicle that you will enjoy.
If the choices are ES, IS, and RC...then I would get the RC.
Rationale: If a 2 door was an option, then you have no physical need for a 4 door sedan, so might as well go for the cool, fun, sporty vehicle that you will enjoy.
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If it were me I would...
1. IS - My current car at 23, but I can see myself still enjoying it when I'm 30.
2. ES - This will be the most practical, comfortable, and more luxious out of the 3.
RC...I don't think I would ever pick the RC. It is slow, heavy, not practical, and the MOST expensive one out of the three for some reason. If its the RCF, I would do that lol.
1. IS - My current car at 23, but I can see myself still enjoying it when I'm 30.
2. ES - This will be the most practical, comfortable, and more luxious out of the 3.
RC...I don't think I would ever pick the RC. It is slow, heavy, not practical, and the MOST expensive one out of the three for some reason. If its the RCF, I would do that lol.
#4
It's essentially 3 different vehicles that would serve 3 completely different purposes.
If the choices are ES, IS, and RC...then I would get the RC.
Rationale: If a 2 door was an option, then you have no physical need for a 4 door sedan, so might as well go for the cool, fun, sporty vehicle that you will enjoy.
If the choices are ES, IS, and RC...then I would get the RC.
Rationale: If a 2 door was an option, then you have no physical need for a 4 door sedan, so might as well go for the cool, fun, sporty vehicle that you will enjoy.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
Also, if you can swing it, the Is350 is a MUCH better car for a little more money. The F-Sport comes with Adaptable Variable Suspension which makes it the best handling in the family and the engine loves to be revved. It's a far better drive than the ES350 (which is kinda an old mans car )
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If it were me I would...
1. IS - My current car at 23, but I can see myself still enjoying it when I'm 30.
2. ES - This will be the most practical, comfortable, and more luxurious out of the 3.
RC...I don't think I would ever pick the RC. It is slow, heavy, not practical, and the MOST expensive one out of the three for some reason. If its the RCF, I would do that lol.
1. IS - My current car at 23, but I can see myself still enjoying it when I'm 30.
2. ES - This will be the most practical, comfortable, and more luxurious out of the 3.
RC...I don't think I would ever pick the RC. It is slow, heavy, not practical, and the MOST expensive one out of the three for some reason. If its the RCF, I would do that lol.
#7
Go for the IS!!!!
Coming from a ES300h <- made me wanna kill myself...
pros of es
-slow
-slow
-old man car
- relaxing drive
pros of is
-car is sporty
-turbo is fun to play with
-is350
-rev happy
pros of es
-slow
-slow
-old man car
- relaxing drive
pros of is
-car is sporty
-turbo is fun to play with
-is350
-rev happy
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Sounds like you want the ES. The IS IS cramped. Took me a while to realize it. But now the car feels needlessly cramped. Large-ish on the exterior but small on the inside. Seems a little poorly done. BMW F30 3 Series is noticeably roomier on the inside.
If you want comfortable, reliable, nice, quiet, go for ES.
If you want all those with less comfort and don't mind a small interior, go IS.
If I'm not mistaken the IS interior is about the size of a civic. It's certainly not the most practical choice.
If you want comfortable, reliable, nice, quiet, go for ES.
If you want all those with less comfort and don't mind a small interior, go IS.
If I'm not mistaken the IS interior is about the size of a civic. It's certainly not the most practical choice.
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If you think the IS is cramped, I would say go for the ES. I find the size of the IS to be tight, but I would say it's more form-fitted for my taste - it's not airy or open by any means. If you don't see it this way then don't make yourself live with the smaller size on a daily basis. You will appreciate the more spacious interior of the ES. I sat in one at the dealership, and it's pretty darn comfy.