norcal_chan96

I can't decide which car to get. I'm 23 and just sold my 06 G35. Just curious how the nismo 350z owners like there car? I'm going to be using it for an everyday driver. Both cars are in my price range. Its just a matter of which car i would be comfortable driving for a while.
Please list your pro's and con's for either car. Thanks
By the way, were is the trunk release button when you are sitting in the front seat? I couldn't find the button. (it's a nismo edition Z)

aRYip

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from G35 to IS250...? isnt it a downgrade?
and IS250 and 350z is not even in the same level.

I would go with Nismo Z for sure.
Unless you need the extra 2 back seats.(but again, why you sold the G35 if you need the back seat.)

And I dun think there is one trunk release button in the front seat.

KingBaby

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^^^

crazy little kid...every day...get the lexus...thanks

norcal_chan96

i don't think it's a downgrade. Its just depends on how i'm going to use the car. I don't really need a backseat. But it is convenient. I really like the Z but my cous and uncle are telling me to get the Lexus. It's more practical they're saying.
I'm trying to find ideas to get the Z over the Lexus. And it's hard to decide.
Comfort and Luxury vs sporty.

jadaniya

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I would get the lexus. Looks better IMO, and looks classier than the Nismo for sure. I don't care about backseats and I'd still go for the lexus for comfort. I'm 23 as well, and IMO the lexus feels more "grown and sexy" as opposed to the young kid car.

Ps. Get the lexus in white

krypto

i respectfully disagree. the IS250 does look classier than the nismo BUT thats not saying much. and the IS250 nowhere shows grown nor sexy, i think you're getting the "IS250 looks grown" mentality because of the lexus badge. the car is bland and look at it long enough, youll see the similarities between the IS and the dreadful camry. have the IS250 and throw on a toyota or scion badge and boom, its a young kid car too(except for interior). but the its really up the individual. i just dont see the appeal of a young 23 yr old driving a IS250.

Lento

The IS 250 SUCKS!

I drove it and it is rediculously underpowered, the back seas in your G35 have more room than the back of that Lexus, and if you put it in manual mode the damn thing shifts for your anyways.

Plus its rediculously expensive to maintain.

Nismo 350Z wins all the way. If you really need back seats look elsewhere... Like and STI or Evo X.

Do not get the IS 250 it is a terrible car. I think it looks sharp but other than that its really awful.

Honestly if your really looking for something "practical" I would suggest looking at a Cadillac CTS. You get the same luxury as the Lexus, but a lot more power and its the same price or cheaper, plus Lexus's are very expensive to maintain, my family owns a RX 300 and the service fees are pretty outrageous.

On the other hand if you are seriously considering getting the IS 250 you may want to completely forget about the Nismo because you may not enjoy it. Its very stiff, has few amenities, and looks more boy racer than "classy". Your two choices could not be more far apart on the specturm.

Another thing is your 23 this should be your decision. I'm 22 and my parents told me I should get something practicle with AWD and 4 seats, and not to get a stick. I went out and bought the Nismo which was none of these and I could not be happier. Respect what others have to say but in the end screw em, its your car, buy impusivly

jadaniya

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The lexus badge prob has something to do with it, but still think it looks good. But I'd personally would rather get the second to the newest design TL and slam it w/ some volks and call it a day instead of a 250. But between Nismo and IS, I'd go IS.

whitelightnin

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Nismo for sure. IS350 would maybe make me consider it.

andy_meng1024

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I am also 23 sold my 2006 Mercdes C class for 350z about a month ago for performance upgrade. Comfort or sports it's your call.

07rdsterGT

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Why is this a question?

Shoudn't it be more like, "nismo 350 or is350"?

Brrcats

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agreed, that would be more of a mind bender.

definitely get the nismo over the 250

NismoTreeFittyZ

I've always been a Nissan fan because they make great quality cars. I have never owned a Lexus so can't comment on them..I use my Nismo as a daily driver and love every minute of it. You should get the car you think looks/drives better.

mlatham

if you are looking for class, sporty, sotra a back seat luxury and low manit. cost, pick up the new maxima. i own an 07 max, 09 max and nismo z, the 09 maxima is what you are looking for. unless you do not like the way it looks. it has everything in one. it is responsive, powerful, luxurious and not as roomy as previous generations but rommier then the lexus and nismo. get the premium package or the sport package. just my .02

mlatham

oh yea, the is series is way over priced for what you get. even the isF is sweet, but not worth it. toyota is TOO big for there own good.

shawn_david75

Every IS250 I've ever seen has been driven by an Asian chick

Rodizzle

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That's true. My girlfriend has one. It is a underpowered car but has a nice ride quality and comfort is amazing. Sure beats my Z as a daily driver.

norcal_chan96

I would be getting the is 350 now. Parents will float the differences. They just like it because the it has more features and they can drive it. But i don't care. Thats why i like the nismo Z. I'm young and can sport a 2 seater for a while.

norcal_chan96

My mom is over ruling my decision so i'm going to get the is350. Thanks for all the comments.

Rodizzle

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IS350 is a nice choice. Congrats