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Old 08-21-11, 10:49 PM
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Hi everyone,

I am looking to purchase a exhaust for my IS250, but was not sure which one to get. I was wondering if you could tell me your recommendation and why?

Thanks!
Old 08-22-11, 03:21 AM
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m2 is ebay and tanabe is usually from club lexus vendors. You can also check craigslist for some good local sales. I personally like the tanabe and think it suits the luxury of a lexus well but being young id like my exhaust to be a bit louder like HKS.
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There is also a vendor on here selling the M2. I would go Tanabe!
Old 08-22-11, 09:22 AM
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Tanabe has very nice tone and not loud , good performance and quality
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Thanks for the replies! I was wondering is the price difference of going with the Tanabe worth it? I have read that the M2 is very similar to the Tanabe.
Old 08-22-11, 09:31 AM
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The M2 is a close replica of the Tanabe. In sound, design, quality.
Some people say quality is debatable...from what I've seen its decent.

Its paying for original vs. replica. Decide if $$$ or name dropping is more important really.
Old 08-22-11, 09:50 AM
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Always goes for the original in performance and already been proven. All the cosmetics are okay to get replica
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It's up to you, but if I were trying to save some cash and buy the tanabe, I'd buy a used one on here
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I got the M2 and it's fine in sound, build , and quality. I had the replica Tanabe medallion exhaust on my G37 and it was perfect. My only complaint is the finish rusted a little bit, but that was nothing a bit of rust remover and polish couldn't handle.

Go for the M2 and get a couple other mods at the same time instead of the Tanabe. Just my 2 cents.
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Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it!
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If your looking for a used M2, just let me know. I'm looking to sell mine!
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I've noticed that a lot of people have been selling their m2's lately. It makes me wonder about the quality. Id just go with a used tanabe if you can get a good deal. At least that way you know you're getting a high quality exhaust
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That's a good point.
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The only reason I ever thought about selling my M2 was that it sounded monotone to me, but then I did some searching and spoke to some people and they informed me all isx50 exhausts sound like that.
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Yeah, its ultimately up to you, but I'd save for a used tanabe. I was gonna get the m2 since my hks scrapes on my driveway, but after seeing how many people want to get rid of theirs I decided to keep the hks.


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