Looking for a new DD, here are two options

[Stormhammer]

Basically they're in the same price grid I'm looking at

One is a 2001/2002 Lexus IS300

The other is a 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R SpecV

Any input?

[1SICKLEX]

01 IS is automatic only. 02 has a manual option. The IS is super reliable, the only issues are the CD player might eat a CD. It is a FUN FUN RWD car, tight E36 BMW dimensions. The leather/escaine seats are grippy and we both know there are TONS of mods for this car. HIDs are standard and most have the sunroof.

The SE-R is nice but to me they are trying to add things to make it more fun. Remember its a FWD econo car at heard. The last SE-Rs worth something were the 1992 or so models. The IS has that from the start. RWD and I-6 combo.

Not sure about MPG for the SE-R but the IS 300 isn't great, around 18-23 or so...

GOod luck

[seanrg1116]

I say the sentra..

I have never liked the IS300, plus in stock form they are slow

stock for stock the sentra would beat the IS all day long

[weaponz]

If your looking to just mess around and its main purpose is to get u from a to b then id go nissan.... but if u want reliability plus be sitting nice then id say IS300..

[AirMax95]

The IS300, looks better, RWD, luxury.......end discussion.

[Elbow]

IS300 by a LONGGG shot, having driven both, the SE-R wasn't even fun. The IS looks good, is RWD, has great aftermarket options (as does the SE-R) but the IS is just a better car overall. I really think you would be much happier with the IS.

[Deke]

The IS300, looks better, RWD, luxury.......end discussion.

x2

[IndianStig]

IS300 I've put one through the paces before, pretty strong car.

[Stormhammer]

Well, this is going to be a daily driver - I know the SE-R wins because it gets 23 city/30 highway

But then again its a Lexus. Which is nice

[TheSnail]

I drive a 92 ser, but if I had to choose between them, I would pick the IS300 no questions asked.

[Stormhammer]

Well I test drove a 2004 IS300 that was a manual yesterday

Fuck me they get shitty gas mileage, I was averaging 12mpg lol

[EP3sAreFun]

if they really are about the same price then get the IS300

its a get a reliable motor and you will find maintenance on that one easy.