2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i

Grkvain · Apr 04, 2005, 2:01 PM

[font='Times New Roman']Although the next Lexus IS350 will be powered by a 3.5L, 300 Horse power motor, it does not yet compare with the M3, having a 0~60 acceleration time of Just under 6 seconds. It’s near competitor should be the 2005 330i featuring BMW’s all-new 3.0L with a significant performance in the engine over the last years model, the new engine is rated at 255 Horses, that’s 85.00 Horses/Liter, Versus the 85.71 Horses/Liter that the Lexus produces. (“”The M3 produces 333 Horses from its 3.2 Liter, that’s 104.06 Horses/Liter””), Besides those impressive numbers however, we should consider Interior and exterior, on my opinion, and on my opinion alone, I will take the BMW’s engine over the Lexus, but considering the interior and exterior I think I will be sold to Lexus. Both extraordinary sedans with uncompromising quality and performance, which ever you choose you, will be a winner. Well, I’m not at the dealer YET, therefore I would love to hear your opinions. [/font]

beemerd · Apr 04, 2005, 2:25 PM

Any lexus can never be compared to a M3, no matter what, the M3 is in a completly different leauge!
Having never been a fan of lexus/toyota at-all, i will just say that its is one of the most challanging looking car's of 2005!.
The 330i (imo) is far superior to the lexus, with a more attractive badge and a very good (US) standard price ($36.000)+

Grkvain · Apr 04, 2005, 4:11 PM

Again, this is not a comparison between the M3 and the IS350.

[font='Times New Roman']And no, the 330i is not at ALL "Far Superior" than the Lexus. they are both at the same peek of the top of the line, with the Lexus, believe it or not, far core comfortable and with slightly better build quality according to the reviews by the EVO European magazine and the CAR euro magazine, not according to me, I cannot make such statements since I’ve not driven them yet.[/font]

Kirstyn · Apr 04, 2005, 7:35 PM

Def. the IS350, much better built, faster (i think) and worlds better looking.

Vesiot · Apr 04, 2005, 7:42 PM

Hmmm this is tough. Styling wise, I love the new 3-Series. The IS, however, depends on what angle i see it at. Sometimes it looks good, others kinda dopey looking. Makes alot of power, which is always a good thing. However, it doesn't offer a manual, which would be a big turn off for me. Also, I dunno if it can match the 3-Series driving dynamics. If it can, my choice might be different, but for now the 3-Series takes it.

igaboj · Apr 04, 2005, 8:04 PM

The IS350 is only offered with a "sequential" gearbox; or will only be offered with it. So.. it's probably faster than the 330i; but straight line speed isn't everything, plus, in terms of driving enjoyment, the 330 exceeds it.

So.. It's 330i. I'd only take the IS350; if price was an issue.. you could save some 5 grand with it.

Aleksander · Apr 05, 2005, 6:13 AM

I like the looks of the old lexus IS, this new IS looks quite good and it even looks a bit like the BMW, but me being a BMW fan, the choice is simple; BMW

gtrgib · Apr 05, 2005, 6:21 PM

I'll have to go with Lexus, Bimmers are getting boring in style.

SleePer_21 · Jun 07, 2005, 10:17 AM

both cars look nice, but cars are quick, but i must go with the Lexus, beamers are sweet too but its true their style is getting boring

Ghalos · Jun 07, 2005, 11:04 AM

Sleeper, thanks, you've been warned multiple times on bringing up old threads...

Apr 04, 2005, 2:01 PM	#1
Grkvain Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 31	2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i [font='Times New Roman']Although the next Lexus IS350 will be powered by a 3.5L, 300 Horse power motor, it does not yet compare with the M3, having a 0~60 acceleration time of Just under 6 seconds. It’s near competitor should be the 2005 330i featuring BMW’s all-new 3.0L with a significant performance in the engine over the last years model, the new engine is rated at 255 Horses, that’s 85.00 Horses/Liter, Versus the 85.71 Horses/Liter that the Lexus produces. (“”The M3 produces 333 Horses from its 3.2 Liter, that’s 104.06 Horses/Liter””), Besides those impressive numbers however, we should consider Interior and exterior, on my opinion, and on my opinion alone, I will take the BMW’s engine over the Lexus, but considering the interior and exterior I think I will be sold to Lexus. Both extraordinary sedans with uncompromising quality and performance, which ever you choose you, will be a winner. Well, I’m not at the dealer YET, therefore I would love to hear your opinions. [/font]

Apr 04, 2005, 2:25 PM	#2
beemerd Interseptor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 811	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i Any lexus can never be compared to a M3, no matter what, the M3 is in a completly different leauge! Having never been a fan of lexus/toyota at-all, i will just say that its is one of the most challanging looking car's of 2005!. The 330i (imo) is far superior to the lexus, with a more attractive badge and a very good (US) standard price ($36.000)+

Apr 04, 2005, 4:11 PM	#3
Grkvain Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i Again, this is not a comparison between the M3 and the IS350. [font='Times New Roman']And no, the 330i is not at ALL "Far Superior" than the Lexus. they are both at the same peek of the top of the line, with the Lexus, believe it or not, far core comfortable and with slightly better build quality according to the reviews by the EVO European magazine and the CAR euro magazine, not according to me, I cannot make such statements since I’ve not driven them yet.[/font]

Apr 04, 2005, 7:35 PM	#4
Kirstyn Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Just Outside Reality Posts: 7,101	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i Def. the IS350, much better built, faster (i think) and worlds better looking.

Apr 04, 2005, 7:42 PM	#5
Vesiot Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,027	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i Hmmm this is tough. Styling wise, I love the new 3-Series. The IS, however, depends on what angle i see it at. Sometimes it looks good, others kinda dopey looking. Makes alot of power, which is always a good thing. However, it doesn't offer a manual, which would be a big turn off for me. Also, I dunno if it can match the 3-Series driving dynamics. If it can, my choice might be different, but for now the 3-Series takes it.

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igaboj Forum Guru Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Golden State Posts: 3,600	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i The IS350 is only offered with a "sequential" gearbox; or will only be offered with it. So.. it's probably faster than the 330i; but straight line speed isn't everything, plus, in terms of driving enjoyment, the 330 exceeds it. So.. It's 330i. I'd only take the IS350; if price was an issue.. you could save some 5 grand with it. __________________ It's pronounced "Eye-Guh-Boe-Jay"

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Aleksander Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pri?tina, Serbia Posts: 1,631	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i I like the looks of the old lexus IS, this new IS looks quite good and it even looks a bit like the BMW, but me being a BMW fan, the choice is simple; BMW __________________ tri prsta ,,, ?Samo Sloga Srbina Spasava? Kosovo je srce SRBIJA

Apr 05, 2005, 6:21 PM	#8
gtrgib Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79	Re: 2006 Lexus IS350 Vs 2005 BMW 330i I'll have to go with Lexus, Bimmers are getting boring in style. __________________ Join DreamCarVibe.com to get a chance to win a free new car.

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SleePer_21 Junior Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 66	both cars look nice, but cars are quick, but i must go with the Lexus, beamers are sweet too but its true their style is getting boring __________________ in the end it doesn't even matter.....

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