vs Lexus IS300? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SteelReign · 02-29-2012, 11:47 AM

215 hp
Curb Weight: 3255 lbs
18-25 mpg

...and the 2JZ.

I'm starting to consider getting one of these guys in 5-spd manual, autocrossing it, and eventually getting a later-model BRZ or FR-S. They run about $10,000 to $15,000 for a 2001-2005 in good shape.

Good idea or bad idea?

Future · 02-29-2012, 12:00 PM

I can't wait to see the difference between that and an frs/brz. I've had one, tracked it, was GREAT, very impressive (it's still pretty much a 4 door supra). For autocrossing though, it may be quite heavy. You'll need a very good set of coilovers and a model with the LSD from factory at least.

I loved that car, wish I never sold it and i'm hoping the frsbrz will make me forget it.

Dimman · 02-29-2012, 04:03 PM

If you can find a 5 speed car...

GenkiElite · 02-29-2012, 05:23 PM

^^ Indeed. I've been looking for a 5 speed for a while. Iv'e only found one that was in good shape but it was red. I hate red.

WingsofWar · 02-29-2012, 07:08 PM

i stopped my quest for a 5speed IS300 a long time ago. Shit was Unicorn Status

Dark · 02-29-2012, 07:19 PM

I'm looking to get IS300 5MT or 06-07 WRX 5MT for a while before getting BRZ, but IS300 5MT is super rare and WRX is overpriced in my area.
I used to drive the IS300 AT model many times. Great car, fun ride, but not luxurious as it should be.

yayforaddison · 02-29-2012, 07:34 PM

mmmm I've always found the IS300 sexy.

SLeRoux92 · 02-29-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

i stopped my quest for a 5speed IS300 a long time ago. Shit was Unicorn Status

^^^THIS

blur · 02-29-2012, 08:49 PM

I've wanted this car for a couple years, was supposed to be my first car until my cuz who was selling it wrecked it. Oh wells.

I think the RS200 is a better comparison to the 86

Quote:

Engine: Toyota BEAMS 3S-GE inline-4 2.0-litre DOHC 16V, Dual VVTi, EFI, titanium valves, 11.5:1 compression ratio
Driveline: 6-speed manual gearbox (5-speed auto option), limited slip differential (option), TCS (option)
Suspension: Front/rear — double wishbone, MacPherson strut, coil springs
Brakes: Ventilated disc front, solid disc rear, ABS
Wheels/Tyres: 17-inch alloy wheels, 215/45R17 tyres
Performance: Max power — 210ps (154kW) @ 7600rpm (6MT), Max torque — 22kg/m (216Nm) @ 6400rpm (6MT)

Dimman · 02-29-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blur

I've wanted this car for a couple years, was supposed to be my first car until my cuz who was selling it wrecked it. Oh wells.

I think the RS200 is a better comparison to the 86

The RS200 was the first Toyota car they claimed to be the 'spiritual successor' to the AE86. So perfect comparison?

It was also the car used to compare the weight and/or dynamics of the FT86 in one of the Japanese interviews, too.

Jeff Lange · 02-29-2012, 09:33 PM

Maybe they sold more 5MT's in Canada, because I have quite a few friends with them. Don't seem to be too unicorn to me.

Jeff

GenkiElite · 02-29-2012, 10:13 PM

I may just look for a cheap auto and do a 1J swap with a 5speed. Ive done auto to manual swaps before and it's not too difficult.

Hi im SHON · 02-29-2012, 10:52 PM

boy do i miss my 01 IS300

OrbitalEllipses · 02-29-2012, 11:04 PM

Standard IS300 have always been pretty rare from what I understand, as several other posters have noted. I've only seen a handful in person over the years. I think the IS300 would take better to mods than this boxer 4, but that's merely speculation.

02-29-2012, 11:47 AM	#1
SteelReign Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 2009 Hyundai Sonata Location: FL, US Posts: 80 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	vs Lexus IS300? 215 hp Curb Weight: 3255 lbs 18-25 mpg ...and the 2JZ. I'm starting to consider getting one of these guys in 5-spd manual, autocrossing it, and eventually getting a later-model BRZ or FR-S. They run about $10,000 to $15,000 for a 2001-2005 in good shape. Good idea or bad idea? __________________ Visit my blog about car enthusiasm! http://theelitistenthusiast.blogspot.com/

02-29-2012, 07:08 PM	#5
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,562 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i stopped my quest for a 5speed IS300 a long time ago. Shit was Unicorn Status __________________

02-29-2012, 07:19 PM	#6
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm looking to get IS300 5MT or 06-07 WRX 5MT for a while before getting BRZ, but IS300 5MT is super rare and WRX is overpriced in my area. I used to drive the IS300 AT model many times. Great car, fun ride, but not luxurious as it should be. __________________ Dark

02-29-2012, 09:33 PM	#11
Jeff Lange Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1986 AE86 GT-S, 2011 Lexus IS250 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 661 Thanks: 136 Thanked 361 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Maybe they sold more 5MT's in Canada, because I have quite a few friends with them. Don't seem to be too unicorn to me. Jeff __________________ 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport 6MT with LSD 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Supercharged

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GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^ Indeed. I've been looking for a 5 speed for a while. Iv'e only found one that was in good shape but it was red. I hate red.

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GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I may just look for a cheap auto and do a 1J swap with a 5speed. Ive done auto to manual swaps before and it's not too difficult.

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