Hi everyone. I enjoy your forum very much and used this as one of my references when considering to purchase my IS 300.
Well, I bought one last Saturday! A Mellennium Silver E-shift. I previously had an RSX Type S. I know, I know! Why no 5MT IS 300 for me? Left leg sciatica, 44 years of age and two small kids who I sometimes take to preschool.
I'll admit that the RSX Type S was a fun car to drive which had better cornering and handling than the IS 300, especially with after market 17" wheels and 225/45/ZR 17 tires. I don't know why Acura ever sold the stock RSX Type S with 16" wheels! And the RSX certainly didn't ride like the IS 300 or have that Lexus quality. My low back and left leg just couldn't hack the MT and rougher ride.
So with the IS 300 I get a sporty sedan (no I won't be racing because of my kids. My wife would kill me too!), exceptional styling in and out, longevity (I drive in and out of town 350- 450 miles/week), and my 4 y.o. son just loves the racing pedals!
I compared the IS 300 against the BMW 3 series and decided I didn't want to pay $6k- 7k more for a car not as reliable as a Lexus. Lexus, it seems, is always rated at the top in customer satisfaction.
Yes, I will miss my 6MT rice rocket a little, but the IS 300 more than makes up for it. I'll root for all you 5MT IS 300 owners in your face-offs with other cars. Oh, when it comes time to getting new tires for my IS 300, I'll be getting 225's instead of 215's.
Regards all!
Well, I bought one last Saturday! A Mellennium Silver E-shift. I previously had an RSX Type S. I know, I know! Why no 5MT IS 300 for me? Left leg sciatica, 44 years of age and two small kids who I sometimes take to preschool.
I'll admit that the RSX Type S was a fun car to drive which had better cornering and handling than the IS 300, especially with after market 17" wheels and 225/45/ZR 17 tires. I don't know why Acura ever sold the stock RSX Type S with 16" wheels! And the RSX certainly didn't ride like the IS 300 or have that Lexus quality. My low back and left leg just couldn't hack the MT and rougher ride.
So with the IS 300 I get a sporty sedan (no I won't be racing because of my kids. My wife would kill me too!), exceptional styling in and out, longevity (I drive in and out of town 350- 450 miles/week), and my 4 y.o. son just loves the racing pedals!
I compared the IS 300 against the BMW 3 series and decided I didn't want to pay $6k- 7k more for a car not as reliable as a Lexus. Lexus, it seems, is always rated at the top in customer satisfaction.
Yes, I will miss my 6MT rice rocket a little, but the IS 300 more than makes up for it. I'll root for all you 5MT IS 300 owners in your face-offs with other cars. Oh, when it comes time to getting new tires for my IS 300, I'll be getting 225's instead of 215's.
Regards all!
