Prelude, IS300, or RSX

>>16726350
Manual IS300 of course
One of my dream cars

>>16726350
Should we ignore the RWD versus FWD element?

>>16726350
Get the upmarket Toyota.

>>16726356
That aside the manual first gen IS 300 still wins.

>not wanting a reliable compact sedan powered by a smooth inline six
>paying the 2-door tax
>buying a DC5 that isn't a Type-S or Type R

And what is the Prelude supposed to be anyway? It looks decent but the DC2 looked better and the DC5 was quicker. Over here they sell to kids who can't afford the insurance on a Skyline.

>>16726350
>FWD touring barge
>FWD hatchback
>RWD Luxury sedan that is competitive with a 3-series while being built by a superior company.

IS300 desu

>>16726350
Prelude

>>16726419
Why for?

>>16726350
IS300 and 2JZ-GTE swap

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>>16726350
Surely those 3 aren't in the same price bracket?

>>16726410
The Toyota is a good car, but from what I've heard it's not as good to drive as the e46.

>>16726437
I had a 3g and it was fun as fuck

Would own again

>>16726451
Based on mileage I'm guessing OP is buying a used car for just under 10k

As for OP, I'd choose the IS300 (and this is coming from a Honda fanboy) but I'd also thoroughly check it over to the point of paying for a mechanic inspection before buying it, as the odds of finding one in a 6spd that hasn't been beaten to shit is about as likely as finding a stock Type-R Integra

>manual IS300
I keep hearing about this on /o/ but I've never seen one in my country. Did those not come to Europe? We got them as autos...
Also, I'd definitely go for that unless you're looking for something light as a priority.

RSX has an ugly front end
IS300 has those fuckign atrocious rear lights

Prelude is the answer.