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02/17/2019 at 12:11 • Filed to: None

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Ive always wanted to jump on a bandwagon. I’ve also always wanted a straight 6, and obviously the 2jz is up there. My question for Oppo is, is300 or gs300? I found one sport cross near me, high miles for 5 grand, but I found multiple gs300's for around 3-4 grand with lower miles. As much as I love wagons, I think a bigger comfier car might fit me better at this stage of my life, so what does Oppo t hink? I haven’t driven either yet, hopefully this week but can’t purchase for a couple weeks. So is the GS a pig? What would Oppo do?

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Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Khalbali
02/17/2019 at 12:31

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GS300s seem to have been kept in better shape than IS300s. Neither the GS300 nor an automatic IS300 are fast cars (0-60 in the mid-7s IIRC) so you might as well get the comfy GS and enjoy the ride.


Kinja'd!!! DutchieDC2R > Khalbali
02/17/2019 at 12:36

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Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex is your answer. Thank me later. 


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Khalbali
02/17/2019 at 12:38

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By virtue of being smaller and lighter, the 2JZ makes the IS feel sporty. It’s also available with a stick on sedans 02-05. In the bigger GS, the 2JZ makes for a smooth cruiser that still has highway speed oomph when you need it, though I wouldn’t call it sporty.

I would go with the GS based on your description. It’ll be more comfortable and also less likely to have been driven hard and roughed up. Further, while I find the backseat of the IS adequate, many do not. So if you’ve got kids -- and /or friends that like extra sauce on their burgers -- it could make for a tight expericence.


Kinja'd!!! nj959 > Khalbali
02/17/2019 at 12:52

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If you want a big comfy car with a straight six, then boy do I have something for you.

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e3c1285

No but seriously the GS is probably the better option.


Kinja'd!!! Khalbali > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
02/17/2019 at 13:48

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Kinda my thoughts too, thanks.


Kinja'd!!! Khalbali > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/17/2019 at 13:49

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Yeah I don't have friends but given the price premium for the IS and the fact they're usually modified I think I'll take a GS. And here in Chicago land we don't have fun roads anyways.


Kinja'd!!! Khalbali > nj959
02/17/2019 at 13:53

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Yeah I do actually have one on my list that I’ve been talking to the dealer about, but reliability would be a concern and that was before I realized how cheap the GS is these days, I found at least five under 5 grand all under 200k miles, 3-4 grand for around 150k miles seems to be about average, dunno if I can pass that up 


Kinja'd!!! Khalbali > DutchieDC2R
02/17/2019 at 13:55

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Yeah but broke merican here so.....


Kinja'd!!! HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Khalbali
02/17/2019 at 14:55

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Ive always liked the looks of that GS. I had a few  Jada Toys Import Tuner models of them but I think my nephew inherited them. 


Kinja'd!!! Khalbali > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
02/17/2019 at 15:02

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I don’t love it aesthetically actually, although it is growing on me, I’m just not a fan of blobby headlights and taillights. I think the IS is much better looking especially as a wagon. But I think it could live with it, it has clean lines just don’t love the disj ointed lights.