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11-06-2011, 05:35 PM
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congrats pkvir. did you get those issues resolved? or was that someone else with the same first name? lol
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Thoughts on the two cars? It's hard to give a true comparison as I have only put 200 miles on the G and haven't driven the IS in two years, but here's my initial thoughts.
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Both cars are quick, my seat of the pants would have them a close race. The G has a little more noise coming from the engine and exhaust which I like. The IS was really quiet.<o></o>
Handling and ride - G<o></o>
The IS does handle well, but not near as good as the G. The IS is quiet and secluded. The G is more of a drivers car for sure. More road feel in the G.
Interior - G
The IS interior was fine, but I think the G is much better. The IS had very soft leather and was picking up stains from my belt (light gray leather). The G has harder leather which I like and this time I got black. The IS did not have the upgraded radio (Mark Levension) and is better than the non premium radio in the G. I do have the Premium pkg and think the radio is acceptable, not great. The IS did not have blue tooth or a back up camera. The IS had maple wood accents, but I prefer the aluminum in the G. The quality of the two cars were equal, just more goodies in the G. The G has more room, especially for the back seat passengers. This is a big deal to me.
Steering - G
I guess it depends on what you like, the G gives you connection with the road, the IS does not. Again, the G is more of a drivers car.
Exterior - Subjective
I like the the G better
Overall, I think the G is a better car and you get more for your money.
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fficeffice" /><o></o> Speed or acceleration - Tied<o
></o>Both cars are quick, my seat of the pants would have them a close race. The G has a little more noise coming from the engine and exhaust which I like. The IS was really quiet.<o
></o>Handling and ride - G<o
></o>The IS does handle well, but not near as good as the G. The IS is quiet and secluded. The G is more of a drivers car for sure. More road feel in the G.
Interior - G
The IS interior was fine, but I think the G is much better. The IS had very soft leather and was picking up stains from my belt (light gray leather). The G has harder leather which I like and this time I got black. The IS did not have the upgraded radio (Mark Levension) and is better than the non premium radio in the G. I do have the Premium pkg and think the radio is acceptable, not great. The IS did not have blue tooth or a back up camera. The IS had maple wood accents, but I prefer the aluminum in the G. The quality of the two cars were equal, just more goodies in the G. The G has more room, especially for the back seat passengers. This is a big deal to me.
Steering - G
I guess it depends on what you like, the G gives you connection with the road, the IS does not. Again, the G is more of a drivers car.
Exterior - Subjective
I like the the G better
Overall, I think the G is a better car and you get more for your money.
11-07-2011, 08:49 PM
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ha cool thanks for sharing. I test drove the IS before buying my G37s and my thoughts are identical to yours. Also, I did feel the G was more roomy too. The screen position of Nav bugged me being so low. I like how the G has it up more towards the windshield.
11-07-2011, 10:03 PM
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Thoughts on the two cars? It's hard to give a true comparison as I have only put 200 miles on the G and haven't driven the IS in two years, but here's my initial thoughts.
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Speed or acceleration - Tied<o></o>
Both cars are quick, my seat of the pants would have them a close race. The G has a little more noise coming from the engine and exhaust which I like. The IS was really quiet.<o></o>
Handling and ride - G<o></o>
The IS does handle well, but not near as good as the G. The IS is quiet and secluded. The G is more of a drivers car for sure. More road feel in the G.
Interior - G
The IS interior was fine, but I think the G is much better. The IS had very soft leather and was picking up stains from my belt (light gray leather). The G has harder leather which I like and this time I got black. The IS did not have the upgraded radio (Mark Levension) and is better than the non premium radio in the G. I do have the Premium pkg and think the radio is acceptable, not great. The IS did not have blue tooth or a back up camera. The IS had maple wood accents, but I prefer the aluminum in the G. The quality of the two cars were equal, just more goodies in the G. The G has more room, especially for the back seat passengers. This is a big deal to me.
Steering - G
I guess it depends on what you like, the G gives you connection with the road, the IS does not. Again, the G is more of a drivers car.
Exterior - Subjective
I like the the G better
Overall, I think the G is a better car and you get more for your money.
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fficeffice" /><o></o> Speed or acceleration - Tied<o
></o>Both cars are quick, my seat of the pants would have them a close race. The G has a little more noise coming from the engine and exhaust which I like. The IS was really quiet.<o
></o>Handling and ride - G<o
></o>The IS does handle well, but not near as good as the G. The IS is quiet and secluded. The G is more of a drivers car for sure. More road feel in the G.
Interior - G
The IS interior was fine, but I think the G is much better. The IS had very soft leather and was picking up stains from my belt (light gray leather). The G has harder leather which I like and this time I got black. The IS did not have the upgraded radio (Mark Levension) and is better than the non premium radio in the G. I do have the Premium pkg and think the radio is acceptable, not great. The IS did not have blue tooth or a back up camera. The IS had maple wood accents, but I prefer the aluminum in the G. The quality of the two cars were equal, just more goodies in the G. The G has more room, especially for the back seat passengers. This is a big deal to me.
Steering - G
I guess it depends on what you like, the G gives you connection with the road, the IS does not. Again, the G is more of a drivers car.
Exterior - Subjective
I like the the G better
Overall, I think the G is a better car and you get more for your money.
