Sportcross vs. Protege5

[Equinox]

well I wouldn't be too happy either if I was reading this board and owned an is300, I used to think sportcross' were awesome, but I have to agree, the rear sticks out a little akward

 

[FlannelBoy711]

You can't blame them for being upset, I mean after all, they spent $30,000+ for a P5 lookalike...

Very true, for the amount of money they paid for their cars, we got the better end, if we spent 15k on our car, then thats 15k we saved and more money into our cars.

 

[brucelee]

but for the extra $15k they get a better interior and engine refinement, as well as the image of lexus.
BUT
their sportcross only comes in auto!
at least the last time i checked.

 

[Mike R]

If I had the money, I'd have the IS. I really like the Mazda though. Also, I can't stand the back end of the lexus-the altezzas and the lights in the trunk.

 

[james5377]

I don't mind getting the Lexus... drove one and loved it.... but having my monthly payment doubled and getting the same exact car as my CEO .... just doesn't sound like a good plan.... (lol2)

 

[REMillers]

Though some may complain about hearing people thinking their IS is a P5, remember we have seen the same complaining here in regards comparing the P5 to the Matrix and thinking the Matrix is better. Or even people who have thought they were the same, which is strange since they look no where similar.

 

[MadBiker]

I' druther have my p5 mistaken for the sportcross or even a wrx but not a matrix/vibe augh!!

sportcross is a nice car but i can't afford it...

 

[RiceWagon25]

Here is my own comparison from about a year ago when I had a Sportcross as well.

 

[BB Wulf]

After well over 30+ years of driving experience, I feel you can have too much refinement in a car it loses its personality. I grant you the P5 has its shortcomings, but it more than makes up for them in overall performance and looks, plus its shortcomings are the perfect opportunity for individual improvement and customization. After two and a half years of ownership Ive achieved a car thats better, all things considered, than anything else Ive ever owned or driven. And credit also goes to everyone on the forums that share their ideas, discoveries and experiences!

(drinks)

 

[P-Funk!]

Hey! When i have $30K+ for a vehicle that does what the P5 does - and is even nicer - i really will get it. ...and if i had mad stacks - i would get the VW TowRag! Poor mans Porsche Cayenne...

[putting head back down - the other children are _learning! ]

(sleep)

 

[bjdesire]

subghetto! you go down to yonkers too, i go there a lot, maybe i will see you there one day

 

[misbehave]

Hey! I read somewhere (maybe in this forum) that the guy that did the designs for Lexus (sportcross) jumped ship and is working for Mazda now. If that's true, that would explain the similarity in appearance between our sweet ride and their overpriced one.

I 've heard the same thing too.
Both were designed by the same extremely young Japanese designer (27 year old).

 

[misbehave]

I' druther have my p5 mistaken for the sportcross or even a wrx but not a matrix/vibe augh!!

I 2nd that!

 

[misbehave]

Hey! When i have $30K+ for a vehicle that does what the P5 does - and is even nicer - i really will get it. ...and if i had mad stacks - i would get the VW TowRag! Poor mans Porsche Cayenne...

[putting head back down - the other children are _learning! ]

(sleep)

I actually like the VW Tourage more than the Prosche Cayenne.
I know, performance wise, Cayenne really kick ass, but the outlook of the Cayenne looks like a cheap Korean design copycat SUV.

 

[Subghetto]

Dark_angle 1412 my bad I don't live in the city I live on the island I forgot to update that.

 

[P5w3kids]

I believe that the SportCross has also been discontinued.

It's interior is if anything less attractive and more cheaply finished than the P5's. Check out the ribbed hard plastic on the dash top and the totally flat door panels. Yuck.

But the main problem with the Lexus is that a manual was only available on the sedan.

 

[PeaB0dy]

The IS300 Sportcross hasn't been discontinued up here..

There is a 2k4 model..

P5, with the engine and driveline of an IS300, now there is a nice ride..

 

[mp5jeff]

wasn't the protege5 made before the is300 wagon?

 

[BB Wulf]

Best I can tell from searches they both came out at the same time, however, the P5 went on sale earlier in the 2001 than the Sportcross. Also, I wonder how good a Sportcross is at drifting? I drove a 240SX for about 10,000 mile before I realized you were suppose use the steering wheel to turn it. Thats great in the summer, but winter and general year around driving is why I bought a P5, and its not a bad choice.

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