Lexus vs Mercedes - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TICOBENZ · #1 03-06-2003, 07:01 PM

Has anybody raced a Lexus 300is with a 300e?There is one that has been tempting me, but I want to make sure I can give him a good run or should I expect a good spanking?
Thanks
Ticobenz.

Daesun · #2 03-06-2003, 08:10 PM

Depends what year your car is and which engine you have. IS300s have decent pep off the line, but definitely fade at higher speeds.

TICOBENZ · #3 03-06-2003, 08:14 PM

1987 300 e euro about to complete a engine rebuild and a very big shave off the head

Daesun · #4 03-06-2003, 08:21 PM

Looks like you're in good shape:

300E Performance Throughout the Years and Comparisons

KNanthrup · #5 03-07-2003, 03:02 AM

Um, maybe I'm the only one to say this, but I think its safe enough to say that you'll get a little spanking. Maybe not too bad but I would expect for you to be beaten by a good few car lengths. I raced my friends 2000 Eclipse GT which is a few hairs slower than an IS300 and he beat me by about a length a a half but he got a bad launch.

My co-worker has an IS300 and I think I may challenge him to a race for fun. I'll let you know how a pretty much bone stock '86 300E does.

KNanthrup · #6 03-07-2003, 03:04 AM

oh by the way, I don't think an IS300 and an older 300E is a great comparison just because of year and techincal deifferences. the lexus obviously has the upper hand.... now say you compare a lexus 300 of the same year and you've got yourself a whole new story

TICOBENZ · #7 03-07-2003, 09:34 AM

I agree,but for a 16 year old car it still gets some respect, because I have raced aginst my best friends 86 300 E my father in laws 87 300e and beat them by a lot 'bout 2.5 car lenghts and I also raced against a 190e with a 300e engine and a five speed, we were dead even through out the drag, considering the weight difference and the fact that he had a five speed I think it is fair to say that my car is faster than it should be.
Any way, keep those opinions and coments coming.
PEACE
TICOBENZ