Lexus IS300
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But. Its a lexus 
I love mine. 
I have the 2001 E-Shift, black on black. Personally, I think it could have done with about 50 more horse power out of the box, other than that, and you can't select 1st gear in the E-Shift mode, she's a wonderful car and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Unless Doug want's to trade his M3 for it.
I've done a little bit of work to mine to get her to perform better. I put 18x8 wheels on her and wrapped them with BFGoodrich G-Force KDW2's. HKS Coilovers, HKS Exhaust and Swift Racings intake and ECU. She's a bit faster now and handles like it's on rails.
So I'm even more pleased with the IS 3.
I have the 2001 E-Shift, black on black. Personally, I think it could have done with about 50 more horse power out of the box, other than that, and you can't select 1st gear in the E-Shift mode, she's a wonderful car and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Unless Doug want's to trade his M3 for it.
I've done a little bit of work to mine to get her to perform better. I put 18x8 wheels on her and wrapped them with BFGoodrich G-Force KDW2's. HKS Coilovers, HKS Exhaust and Swift Racings intake and ECU. She's a bit faster now and handles like it's on rails.
So I'm even more pleased with the IS 3.
Yeah, that's what I thought too when I first got my car. It was really the radio unit that made the dash look really "busy." But I had that replaced for an aftermarket unit so the busyness has been subdued.
But in an odd way, I kind of like that "busy" look. Makes it seem more like a pilots cocpit.
But, you know, being a Mac user and all that, I'm all for simplicity. 
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ShobThaBob
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- rosooftw
The IS300 is my 4 door dream car. Smooth styling, a peppy engine with a nice amount of modding potential, and a very smooth ride.
ShobThaBob
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Theres also the G35, but the IS300 looks a tad more refined to me.
ShobThaBob
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It depends on what you're looking for. best sports sedan is something that could be very different depending on the individual.
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Originally posted by Sage
A Subaru WRX STi or a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. They have a little bit too much boy-racer bodywork on them for my tastes, but their bang for the buck is incredible.
And if I wanted something more comfortable, I'd choose a lower-model Audi A4.
My Evo isn't anywhere near as refined or luxurious as the IS300, though it is quicker. I can't speak for the STi, but I assume it's the same way - you'll favor whatever your (or Hooligan's) personal preference dictates. The bottom A4's are nothing compared to the IS300 (though they're much cheaper).
In my opinion, the G35's not in the same class. It's quite a bit larger, and the specifications and features don't really vary between the (two?) trim levels. I'd match the G35 up against the Acura TL-S, Lexus ES300, and - gasp, sorry Infiniti - Infiniti I35.
Once again, my opinion: If they had more trim levels and body styles it would be. Remember, BMW has a wagon (rear-drive and all-wheel drive), sedan (rear-drive and all-wheel drive), coupe, convertible, tuned coupe, and tuned convertible; Lexus has just a sedan and wagon. BMW also utilises two engines; Toyota is too afraid to bring the 2.0L I-4 (IS200) to the US.
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You know, I've heard you can get about $50,000 for one. But it may not be true.
Also, would a BMW 3 series be considered part of its class? Even if so, I'd still take the Lexus; great car. And the interior is really nice as well.
.EDIT: Ok, nevermind about the BMW part, it was mentioned earlier though I had read it as Audi somehow.
