18" MKW M72's with Nexen 225/40/ZR18 directional performance tires, and Eibach sportline springs.

 

Oh ok. Yeah esp with the eibach sportline springs, different tires & wheels, I'd imagine it'd feel different/if not slightly better than the stock SS/TC rims & tires...

 

i think you're missing my point. it felt fine. it's the noise that bothered me. too much road noise, and the sunroof as i mentioned, didn't seal well.

 

Oh... Ok I got ya now.

Umm, yeah I can hear quite a bit of road noise in my SS/SC. Esp doing free-way speeds with the sunroof visor pulled back. But when I pull it shut, it's much quieter. Probably does have to do with the seals.

 

My dad was telling me that GM lightened the car up a bit, thus removing some insulation, which could be why it's noisy. who knows.

 

Im going off the price tag vs what you get in terms of preformance. Do they even have a car that can keep up with the Shelby GT500? If so whats the price tag? Ill bet its well above 70k . Might as well buy a Z06, or a Viper at that point....

 

I'm talking about a an '05 IS300 for around $20k. Where do GT500's and Vipers, and Z06's come into play?

IS-F?

 

I was basing it off of what lexus offers in terms of a performance orient vs what the US has.

So for the same amount, you could buy a Z06, which is faster.

 

Isn't a lexus just a better looking TOYOTA? Just buy a camry bud .same car!

 

I can buy a Z06 for $20K? sweet. I hear what you are saying, but I'm not comparing an IS300 to anything, so not quite sure where or why you are mentioning Vipers, Z06's etc in this thread.

I like the fact that the IS300 is a "smaller" sport luxury, with a great engine to build on, for under $30k. Trust me, if I coud afford it, I would be looking higher.

Either way, i think my mind is almost made up. I've wanted a bike for a long time, and think it's time to do it.

 

or not.