1G IS300 to LS400-LS430 switch.. should I?
04-16-16, 02:09 PM
#1
1G IS300 to LS400-LS430 switch.. should I?
Hey everybody I just wanted some advice...
I recently posted my 1g IS300 for sale for 9500 and I have got a lot of serious inquires.. I was thinking of selling my IS300 to make the switch over to a LS430. I originally bought the IS300 thinking i'll keep it as a daily driver forever lol. It currently has 73k miles and is truly a gem. (original paint, all service records, etc.) The car is in great shape and I am confident that it will go for another 150-200k miles with no problems.
My question is can I find a lower mile LS430 for around 10k? Is the upkeep difficult? Is the powertrain as reliable as my IS300? and lastly should i make the switch?
I recently posted my 1g IS300 for sale for 9500 and I have got a lot of serious inquires.. I was thinking of selling my IS300 to make the switch over to a LS430. I originally bought the IS300 thinking i'll keep it as a daily driver forever lol. It currently has 73k miles and is truly a gem. (original paint, all service records, etc.) The car is in great shape and I am confident that it will go for another 150-200k miles with no problems.
My question is can I find a lower mile LS430 for around 10k? Is the upkeep difficult? Is the powertrain as reliable as my IS300? and lastly should i make the switch?
04-16-16, 02:25 PM
#2
That's a big switch. Obviously you have something small and sporty that handles great. The LS is obviously a lot bigger, not as sporty and does not handle great. It has a lot of power but some will say it is a boring car. It floats like a boat,which can be good or bad. Depending on your taste.
04-16-16, 04:25 PM
#3
That's a big switch. Obviously you have something small and sporty that handles great. The LS is obviously a lot bigger, not as sporty and does not handle great. It has a lot of power but some will say it is a boring car. It floats like a boat,which can be good or bad. Depending on your taste.
04-18-16, 01:47 AM
#7
9.5K?!?! Take the money and run. I had a clean title 6 speed manual with 100k miles and all maintenance and I was able to sell it for 7k.
The LS is as reliable and maybe more reliable than the IS. Upkeep is easy and I do most of my work except for timing belt. Do realize the engine and transmission cost a lot more to replace than the IS.
I love my LS. It's perfect for me to cruise to work and home. It's great and relaxing in traffic. Keeps my blood pressure down and I feel no rush.
Don't get me wrong as my second car is a Lotus Elise so I am definitely into sports cars too. If I commute with the Lotus, I'd want to cut everyone off and drive fast.
If I only had one car, I'd keep the IS because it's pretty balance for everything you'd want in a car.
The LS is as reliable and maybe more reliable than the IS. Upkeep is easy and I do most of my work except for timing belt. Do realize the engine and transmission cost a lot more to replace than the IS.
I love my LS. It's perfect for me to cruise to work and home. It's great and relaxing in traffic. Keeps my blood pressure down and I feel no rush.
Don't get me wrong as my second car is a Lotus Elise so I am definitely into sports cars too. If I commute with the Lotus, I'd want to cut everyone off and drive fast.
If I only had one car, I'd keep the IS because it's pretty balance for everything you'd want in a car.
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04-18-16, 12:27 PM
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9.5K?!?! Take the money and run. I had a clean title 6 speed manual with 100k miles and all maintenance and I was able to sell it for 7k.
The LS is as reliable and maybe more reliable than the IS. Upkeep is easy and I do most of my work except for timing belt. Do realize the engine and transmission cost a lot more to replace than the IS.
I love my LS. It's perfect for me to cruise to work and home. It's great and relaxing in traffic. Keeps my blood pressure down and I feel no rush.
Don't get me wrong as my second car is a Lotus Elise so I am definitely into sports cars too. If I commute with the Lotus, I'd want to cut everyone off and drive fast.
If I only had one car, I'd keep the IS because it's pretty balance for everything you'd want in a car.
The LS is as reliable and maybe more reliable than the IS. Upkeep is easy and I do most of my work except for timing belt. Do realize the engine and transmission cost a lot more to replace than the IS.
I love my LS. It's perfect for me to cruise to work and home. It's great and relaxing in traffic. Keeps my blood pressure down and I feel no rush.
Don't get me wrong as my second car is a Lotus Elise so I am definitely into sports cars too. If I commute with the Lotus, I'd want to cut everyone off and drive fast.
If I only had one car, I'd keep the IS because it's pretty balance for everything you'd want in a car.
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