The IS-300's at GGF had either Goodyear GS-D's or
Eagle F1's - the Eagles looked a lot more aggressive.
However, I thought I remembered hearing that they had
some super-sticky Bridgestone from the factory. I was
told that all of the test cars had LSD's.
I don't think the 328's had the sport package - looked
like they had 16" wheels.
IMHO, the IS-300 felt more like an E36 than an E46
(that's either a compliment or an insult, depends on
yout viewpoint).
The interior controls looked and felt really cheap, I
kept picking at the HVAC and ICE controls while
waiting to run, they looked like they were off a $5
Walkman ripoff.
As I drove home in my much more tastefully designed
BMW, I wondered who Lexus expects to buy this car. The
marketing/aesthetics seemed aimed at the Honda crowd.
The IS-300 brakes were outstanding, add a 6 speed and
it would be fast.
Craig (got busted after only 3 runs)
--- Sethracer@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 8/7/00 12:23:36 PM Pacific
> Daylight Time,
> daver@uclink4.berkeley.edu writes:
>
> << They are both available with optional suspensions
> and
> with wider summer tires, and are considerably more
> effective for autocross
> with the packages (the A4 especially). The IS300
> comes only one way(for
> now), with a firmer suspension and summer tires, I
> believe.
>
> Dave >>
>
> Actually - One of the workers there pointed that
> out. He also added there was
> already a $5000 difference between the lower cost
> car (the Lexus) and the
> higher price car, the BMW. - The option would have
> increased the span even
> more. He also said that many BMW owners had
> mentioned it. But they were
> probably not considering the Lexus anyway. <grin> -
Seth
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