Nyyankees3511 wrote:IS350 is better than any acura but thats my opinion, only reason i didnt say is350 is because it might be out of his price range.
I agree, but the IS250 has nothing on the TSX. IS250 is much slower, and is more expensive, and less well equiped. You can get a TSX fully loaded for under 30K.
IS350 is better than both..the engine is amazing, but your comparing a car you wont be able to find under 37K (Lexus pretty much requires a option package) to a car that you can get out the door for under 28K.
As far as Gen1 IS vs Gen2 IS (There is no gen2 Altezza!!! Its supposed to be the IS everywhere now, no?)..thats a personal choice. Gen2 is more "upscale" and less sporty. I like both, first gen for the kid in me and gen2 for the part of me thats growing up too fast, but objectively...I hate how the engine in the Gen1 eats gas like a mother. The 300+ hp IS350 sips less gass than the first IS. And i like the paddle shifters, so I can shift when I want to and not when I dont.
Anyways, back to topic. Good luck on the sale.