In 2001 Acura released the EL Base to the car-buying market. The EL came in configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 29 highway miles and 19 city. The EL competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

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The I30 Base is equipped with a Nissan 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Nissan 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.

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The 1999 I30 is an important vehicle to Infiniti for the sedan market segment. The T is a member of a series of two trim levels for the I30 which include Base and T. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Infiniti. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

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When you think of the "Lexus IS300" what will usually come to mind for Lexus enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The IS300 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Lexus IS300 falls into the wagon for the family category.

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