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[NZ-FE Vios]

My car is black and I live in the southern states. Definitely need to invest in a nice one before summer rolls around again.

Yaris Steve: I've never driven an is300 but always admired the alteza. (if you own a 5spd) do you think it needs a 6spd? I'd like to purchase another Toyota vehicle product in the future as a faster-than-yaris fun car near 200hp. Once the prices drop a little bit more I'm debating between a celica gts, corolla xrs (first version) or an is300. The differences are obvious; corolla and celica share nasty 4cyl and fwd while is300 has rwd 6cyl. I'm leaning towards the 2dr or Lexus. Any thoughts (hijack)?

[Yaristeve]

Originally Posted by NZ-FE Vios

Yaris Steve: I've never driven an is300 but always admired the alteza. (if you own a 5spd) do you think it needs a 6spd? I'd like to purchase another Toyota vehicle product in the future as a faster-than-yaris fun car near 200hp. Once the prices drop a little bit more I'm debating between a celica gts, corolla xrs (first version) or an is300. The differences are obvious; corolla and celica share nasty 4cyl and fwd while is300 has rwd 6cyl. I'm leaning towards the 2dr or Lexus. Any thoughts (hijack)?

Mine is a 5-speed and I love it. I don't think it needs a 6-speed but I do wish it came with one. But there is no particular reason other than "everybody else has a 6-speed" and especially if it was the Getrag 6-speed as equipped in the 4th gen Supra (more rowing = more fun).

Even though according to the spec sheet it does not make that much power (215hp) it is geared so low (it turns more RPMS at 70MPH than the Yaris!! ) that it accelerates pretty quickly. I installed an L-Tuned axle back which is supposed to be good for 6hp or so. So mine should be up to 220hp, just like a GS300.

I've been sitting here for 30minutes trying to think of a way to convey what it is like and really, I can't. You either like it for what it is, like it for what you can do with it, or you just don't like it. There is nothing really outstanding about them that sets them apart from other cars; there are other cars that are quicker (although it is MUCH quicker than my Yaris), that handle better, that are cheaper, and mileage really sucks for a car its size and relative lack of power.

But don't get the wrong idea that I don't like it, though! When all the elements (made by Toyota, the styling, RWD, 2JZGE motor, 5-speed) come together I can't wipe the silly grin off my face. In the future, I plan to install a set of Eibach Pro-kits and Tokico HTS shocks (they look MUCH better with a touch of lowering ).

So, be honest with yourself and decide what you really want in a car and/or what you want to do with the car. Then, if you think it fits your goals, go test drive one. Just don't bother knocking on my door because I am never selling mine!!!