Comparison: 1992 535i vs. 1994 Lexus 300 GS

[Martin in Bellevue]

I am considering buying a well maintained 1992 535i automatic w/118,000 mi. and clean OR a 94 Lexus 300 GS with 98,000 mi also very immaculate. The Lexus seem smoother and quieter and has a cool dual exhaust. But the 535i, which has a chip (JC) has a kind of great raw power.
Guys give me your impressions of both cars and the longterm ownership/maintenance advantages.

Thanks
Mike

If you're looking to create a sporty straight 6 cylinder sedan, this might be a relatively cheap modification. It would be worth some research. Gotta believe it has been done.

[deathray]

If you're looking to create a sporty straight 6 cylinder sedan, this might be a relatively cheap modification. It would be worth some research. Gotta believe it has been done.

I know that you can drop a 2jz twin turbo supra motor into an IS300 without much difficulty. not sure about the GS series though. but hey anything can be done with proper application of air chisel and welder......

[MikeV]

No recommendation here, but....

Take a GS300, tighten the suspension up a bit, tune the engine a bit, you've got a very cool car.
But you don't have an e34.

[Warren N.CA]

I agree, Bimmers never ever die. There's always some nut out there (me) who will pamper and take care of it until that last bit of metal oxidizes and it disappears altogether! Even then, at least the aluminum parts will likely make their way into another bimmer.

[Unregistered]

I've always liked the GS line of Lexus'. I considered one when I was first shopping for my car. But I agree with Warren when he says that if you find a 535iM, you will not want the Lexus. The E34 is easily more expensive in the long run but I (and everyone else here) surely believes it to be well worth it. Lexus GS's are nice, but BMW E34's are timeless. I just like to know that BMW's are unique as in like there is no 'cheaper' version, like Toyota to Lexus. Ya know what im sayin?