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Comparisions between Protege and IS 300

Old June-23rd-2002 | 04:43 PM
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Comparisions between Protege and IS 300

Before I looked up the protege, I wanted the lexus IS 300. But I think I'll save over 10k. I think they look fairly alike. Am I crazy or do they look simliar?


Old June-23rd-2002 | 05:30 PM
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The wagon "IS 300" looks like a P5 also.
Old June-23rd-2002 | 06:12 PM
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I think there are some OBVIOUS differences, how can you compare them?


maybe by looks theyre kinda similar, but thats really about it.
Old June-23rd-2002 | 06:22 PM
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i think he mentioned the most important difference:
But I think I'll save over 10k...
lol
Old June-23rd-2002 | 06:47 PM
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Aside from maybe a few minor physical similarities, there is really no comparison at all. Take this from a guy who has owned both. If I could still afford the IS there is no way in hell I'd be driving a protege. Not that the protege is a bad car, its not at all, its just no IS300 that's all. Just my .02.
Old June-23rd-2002 | 07:55 PM
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over 3200 pounds.......

215hp from a 3L V6

& it's rear wheel drive.......


it's quite different, however the body is almost similar with the IS300 sacrificing some window area for looks hehe
Old June-23rd-2002 | 09:26 PM
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Wow, I thought I was the only one who thought the Pro and IS300 looked alike. Everyone usually says they don't...but the C-pillar and rear window area look almost exactly the same. Sure they are two totally different cars but they are indeed styled similar.
Old June-24th-2002 | 01:21 AM
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I see a difference!!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MarkSpark

Before I looked up the protege, I wanted the lexus IS 300. But I think I'll save over 10k. I think they look fairly alike. Am I crazy or do they look simliar?



IS300 looks lonely in that picture while the Protege seems to be getting the hot couples surrounding it.

Old June-24th-2002 | 02:34 AM
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personally, id take a IS300 over a protege any day. just a waay better car in my own honest opinion
Old June-24th-2002 | 03:07 AM
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Originally posted by ZackyFarms16
personally, id take a IS300 over a protege any day. just a waay better car in my own honest opinion
Well obviously, I mean I'd take a Modena over a Miata any day too.... priced differently though hehe
Old June-24th-2002 | 07:14 AM
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Originally posted by Makaveli
over 3200 pounds.......

215hp from a 3L V6

& it's rear wheel drive.......


it's quite different, however the body is almost similar with the IS300 sacrificing some window area for looks hehe
the IS has an _In-Line_ 6 cylinder engine
Old June-24th-2002 | 09:12 AM
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If I had the $ there would be a red IS300 5-speed in my garage rather than a white Protege. The Protege is the next best thing in my opinion.
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Originally posted by mazdanewbie
or MERS (Mazda Engine Rattle System)
LOL, that's fricken funny dude. But its true, MERS is a great factory option. Make sure the dealer throws that one in.......
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