Lexus IS500
07-16-2006 | 05:52 PM
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I mean if the IS 350 gives the V8 E60 a run for its money how about a V8 version of the IS?
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07-16-2006 | 09:32 PM
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Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='311573' date='Jul 16 2006, 06:52 PM
I mean if the IS 350 gives the V8 E60 a run for its money how about a V8 version of the IS?
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07-16-2006 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='311616' date='Jul 16 2006, 10:32 PM
That's why BMW has the upcoming V8 M3 for. Apples to apples comparison.
Oooooo M3 IS 500 what to do what to do... I know GET BOTH!
07-16-2006 | 09:37 PM
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
07-17-2006 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by The Don' post='312017' date='Jul 17 2006, 06:54 PM
that car is garbage period.. I drove the IS350 just for kicks and I just laughed as I walked away from the sales guy trying to get me to trade in the 5 lol..
Hahha OUCH! :'(
07-17-2006 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='312025' date='Jul 17 2006, 07:08 PM
Hahha OUCH! :'(
07-17-2006 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='312028' date='Jul 17 2006, 07:11 PM
Its a great car Eric..
GOOD GOOD! Glad someone appreciates it.
*Mumbles cussing words at iceman*
07-18-2006 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='311573' date='Jul 16 2006, 08:52 PM
I mean if the IS 350 gives the V8 E60 a run for its money how about a V8 version of the IS?
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiast...178.A10647.html
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiast...178.A10647.html
