2006 Lexus GS300

[BMWDave]

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[850CSi]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I absolutely love Lexus's two newest offerings, the GS and IS. What is it about RWD Lexuses that appeals so much to be [besides the LS]?

[Raza]

I still miss the old IS.  A hot looking 3 box with a 5 speed stick and Supra engine that is just begging for an aftermarket turbo?  The IS300 was the best value in the 3 box segment, until the G35 shook the entire department up--however, the IS was still a better balanced car, though the G35's power tore it apart.  I'd love to pick up a 5 speed IS to replace my Passat, even though it is a Lexus.

[ifcar]

Isn't it still on sale?

[Raza]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

[850CSi]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

I hate the old IS because it had such a terrible interior and the exterior looked like a Mazda Protege.

I love the new one because it's awesome.  

[ifcar]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

Right, so your preferred version should be still available for maybe another six months new, and even after that it would be easy to find a used one.

[Raza]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

I hate the old IS because it had such a terrible interior and the exterior looked like a Mazda Protege.

I love the new one because it's awesome.

Terrible, yes--but only aesthetically (much like the GS's, in my opinion).  The IS's interior was enough to get a dash fondler to say "hmmm....not bad, not bad at all".  Besides, it was at the very least on par with the 3er and C class of its age.  The exterior was like the 3er, you can see where they drew inspiration--even in their choice of engine--an inline 6.

[R33 GT-R]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

I hate the old IS because it had such a terrible interior and the exterior looked like a Mazda Protege.

I love the new one because it's awesome.

I like the new IS as well.

[Raza]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

Right, so your preferred version should be still available for maybe another six months new, and even after that it would be easy to find a used one.

Yup.  But as usual with Lexus (and Mercedes) finding a stickshift is rare.  I've only seen two stick ISs in my life.

[ifcar]

There's one new and three used 2005 IS300 manuals on AutoTrader, but nothing currently east of Salt Lake City. :o

[R33 GT-R]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

Right, so your preferred version should be still available for maybe another six months new, and even after that it would be easy to find a used one.

Yup.  But as usual with Lexus (and Mercedes) finding a stickshift is rare.  I've only seen two stick ISs in my life.

That kills me, produce manuals please.

[Raza]

There's one new and three used 2005 IS300 manuals on AutoTrader, but nothing currently east of Salt Lake City. :o

I found a couple of used ones, but nothing closer than 75 miles of my house.

[Raza]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

Right, so your preferred version should be still available for maybe another six months new, and even after that it would be easy to find a used one.

Yup.  But as usual with Lexus (and Mercedes) finding a stickshift is rare.  I've only seen two stick ISs in my life.

That kills me, produce manuals please.

I hear you.  It kills me...Benz sticks are so hard to find.

[BMWDave]

Isn't it still on sale?

Possibly, but not for much longer, as the newer, uglier IS comes out for 2006, I think.

Right, so your preferred version should be still available for maybe another six months new, and even after that it would be easy to find a used one.

Yup.  But as usual with Lexus (and Mercedes) finding a stickshift is rare.  I've only seen two stick ISs in my life.

That kills me, produce manuals please.

I hear you.  It kills me...Benz sticks are so hard to find.

Yup.  Its more common to see manuals in MBs rather than in Lexus cars, I think.

[R33 GT-R]

get with the program people