sabishii Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 This isn't a "car X or car Y: which one should I get" type of post, for better or worse. Well, right now I have a '95 Lexus LS400. It's a nice car - great interior, engine and overall quality - but I would like something sportier and maybe smaller in dimensions. However, I've been spoiled by the V8 engine, so I'm not quite sure about smaller engine cars. On the other hand, this IS my first car (lucky, aren't I) and I haven't tested many types of cars, so a fast 4 cylinder COULD be viable. Anyways, I'm not looking for specific model suggestions more than I am for general ideas. Like a range of cars... For example, a welcomed response would be like "look at a Mustang or a car similar to it." My budget is around $20k, which I may be able to push to $25k. Thanks for reading, and I hope I can get some detailed (and educational!) comments. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 GS400, smaller than the LS, same (even faster) engine and a sportier overall character. You can get into a 99 for that money, you don't want a 98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabishii Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 GS400, smaller than the LS, same (even faster) engine and a sportier overall character. You can get into a 99 for that money, you don't want a 98. ← Thanks for the reply. What about the SC400? As compared to the GS, for example, as I haven't looked at the GS and the SC only a little. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 That depends on whether or not you want 4 doors. I personally could never drive a 2 door car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 That depends on whether or not you want 4 doors. I personally could never drive a 2 door car. ← Something like this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Just wondering why you mentioned not getting a 98 steve? I agree t for a 4 door with a v8 their is nothgin better than the GS unless you spend crazy cash for an M5 of the same vintage or jsut keep your car as CD kind of mentioned and add some tein suspension rims and it will feel alot more sporty under normal driving but still be lexus smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 That depends on whether or not you want 4 doors. I personally could never drive a 2 door car. ← Agreed! If I had the choice, I'd take the 4 door all day too.....& the GS is a very nice luxury sports sedan! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 look no further than 98+ GS400, pearl white or black with chrome OE wheels.....get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 If I had $25k to spend on a sports car, I'd look no further than a Ford's SVT Cobra with the supercharged 4.6=390 horses. B) It's a Ford, so the depreciation should be feirce which would allow you to get into a late model for the $$ you are looking to spend. The Z3 is also a very nice looking little car... All that aside, a GS400/30 sounds like the answer to your question. It's got the V8 you know and love with a slightly tighter but still very comfortable ride compared to that of the LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 oh i thought we were talkin Lexus family :whistles: anywho 25K for a muscle car?, Cobra for sure, or yep you knew this was coming Blake, SS CAMARO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 sk- The 98s have been known to have some body integrity problems that were addressed by 99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 yep you knew this was coming Blake, SS CAMARO ← Hehe How's the SS better than this(excuse the missing strut tower brace)?? j/k B) .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 GS is the way to go. Except i heard that the 98s-00 GS models had several problems in them, correct me if i'm wrong (which i hope i am) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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