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Hello everyone,

I am having issues with my 2001 IS300. I am thinking about finalizing a deal to purchase a 2001 IS 300, but my problem is that it rides rougher than my toyota tacoma truck did, and it was a 4 x 4. I test drove a 2002 and had no road noise and it was a very smooth ride, but this is a horrible ride and you hear a lot of road noise. I am not sure if this is common with all 2001 models, or if it is just this one. Please let me know.

Thanks,

David

Posted

Hello David,

I have a 2001 IS300, and can say from my experience, that road noise is next to none, but when it comes to ride comfort, we'll thats a matter of opinion. When I have my summer tires on, OEM mags/tires, along with the lowered suspension, it's a very stiff ride. Great ride in my opinion, but my grandmother would definately think differently. I really noticed the difference when I switched over to my winter tires which are mounted on 16" rims. With the increase in the sidewall height, the ride felt smoother, and I didn't feel some of the smaller bumps on the road. On the down side, with the winters, the amount of roll that I feel when taking corners has also greatly increased. It's a trade-off between comfort(for lack of a better word) and handling.

Axle13

Posted

David,

I must reiterate axle13's statement in regards to my ES.

Keep in mind that tire pressure will also play a part in ride comfort and noise, too.

steviej

  • 1 year later...
Posted

i agree with stevie j.

also remember wheel and tire size. lower profile will not be as smooth or "soft" but im pretty sure when u wanna start getting into performance stiffness becomes unavoidable i assume. i love the way my 2001 is300 rides.

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