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'03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

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Old 11-25-2008, 11:31 AM
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Default '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

like the title says both black, both 4drs.

both have around the same mileage, BMW has an extended warranty.

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Old 11-25-2008, 11:33 AM
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

Kids drive IS300s.

Men drive 330i ZHPs.


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Old 11-25-2008, 11:36 AM
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

Purv944 (2:14:12 PM): the IS doesn't make your pants cream?
dc4tito (2:14:57 PM): it does.
dc4tito (2:15:02 PM): but more of a this is my gf cream.
dc4tito (2:15:33 PM): the BMW is more of a i'm cheating on my wife with megan fox and busting a huge nut after fucking her in the ass kinda cream.
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Old 11-25-2008, 11:38 AM
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

if your leaving it stock, 330 ZHP all the way. if it's a 6 speed, I don't know why your even asking
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Old 11-25-2008, 11:39 AM
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

it is a 6spd...
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Old 11-25-2008, 11:40 AM
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

the ZHP is essentially the 4 door e46 m3. I personally think it is hands down one of the most fun to drive BMWs from that year
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Old 11-25-2008, 11:44 AM
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

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the ZHP is essentially the 4 door e46 m3. I personally think it is hands down one of the most fun to drive BMWs from that year
i've gathered that, i've just read some problems about the cams/vanos
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

The vanos system is going to be an issue on any BMW equipped with it, just make sure its been serviced at the proper intervals (I believe it needs to be adjusted every 60k miles). When you go to test drive it make sure its a cold a start and listen for any rattling or ticking coming from the head. Now I'm no BMW mechanic; I used to work in the service department at a BMW dealership and I'm just telling you what I know off the top of my head. A properly maintained BMW will last FOREVER, an unmaintained one, well lets just say I've seen engine replacements at 30k miles.
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Default Re: '03 Lexus IS300 vs '03BMW 330i ZHP

well i've been told it does have the slight vanos rattle. inspection 2 was done at 67,135 and everything on the car is said to be normal and in good condition...i just talked to the dealership that last serviced it. car has 74k on it.

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lexus ...but im partial
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