Lexus: IS News
03-23-2005, 10:12 PM
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I still think the new 3-Series, save for the rear, looks better. But the interior is very nice looking. I think they went a little overboard with the metal trimming on the console and the door handles, as the big metal plate on the center stack draws enough attention. But overall still very nice.
03-23-2005, 10:47 PM
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all I can say is, oh man. But honestly, how the Lexus give a cheaper car more HP? (IS to GS). Just does not make sense to me.
03-23-2005, 10:50 PM
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Are the taillights LED?
03-23-2005, 11:53 PM
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03-24-2005, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
It doesn't look like it has LED taillights to me.
03-24-2005, 12:23 AM
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I read it was LED somewhere, but dont remember. And they certainly dont look it. It does however look like LED's used for the rear parking lights.
Good high res pics. THat instrument cluster looks great.
Good high res pics. THat instrument cluster looks great.
03-24-2005, 11:00 AM
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Anyone else get the impression that Lexus doesn’t want you to do anything under the hood yourself besides checking the oil and filling the washer fluid? 
03-24-2005, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
I don't think they're that similar.
03-24-2005, 01:43 PM
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Can u put up an interior pic to refresh my memory?? If I recall, I really dont think theres much of a similarity. If anything, I think the interior is more like the GS300/430 with obvious differences in places.
03-24-2005, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
I don't think they're that similar.
03-24-2005, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
The agressive stance... the sheetmetal tightly wrapped around the wheels... it's beautiful.
The ugly feeling of "should have waited" is starting to creep up, somebody please rationalize my TSX purchase for me...
I have a kid coming this spring... I needed a 4-door automatic... Couldn't wait for the IS... 350 would be too expensive... but I would have had more money... no no, can't think that way...
03-24-2005, 09:35 PM
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Belzebutt, the bottom line is, something better is always going to come along, so you can't just keep on waiting forever.... and more importantly, we do not know that the IS is any better than the TSX! No one here has driven it yet!
Also, though the base price of the IS 250 is reportedly 29K, after you have added on the premium sound system and the navi, it's going to be close to the price of a TL with navi... so if you have a kid coming this spring, save up your pennies for a sports wagon or SUV later!
Also, though the base price of the IS 250 is reportedly 29K, after you have added on the premium sound system and the navi, it's going to be close to the price of a TL with navi... so if you have a kid coming this spring, save up your pennies for a sports wagon or SUV later!
03-25-2005, 03:14 PM
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Official press release from NY auto show.
http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t=246412
Looks like there will be no 6MT for the IS350 in the first year. Hopefully, Lexus will bring in the 6MT IS350 into the US market in its 2nd year.
http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t=246412
Looks like there will be no 6MT for the IS350 in the first year. Hopefully, Lexus will bring in the 6MT IS350 into the US market in its 2nd year.
03-25-2005, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
IS250 with just barely over 200HP and only barely over 180 LB-FT of torque and an IS350 with over 100 more HP? 
Why?? Wouldn't that make those IS250 guys feel rather inadequate?
Why?? Wouldn't that make those IS250 guys feel rather inadequate?
03-25-2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraGT-3
I am sure if 4 cylinder 200hp, 166lbs torque TSXs can sell well, this will too.
03-25-2005, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
I think I'm in love 
Very un-toyota like to have an engine that out powers Honda's and Nissan's of similar size.
Very un-toyota like to have an engine that out powers Honda's and Nissan's of similar size.
03-25-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraGT-3
I am sure if 4 cylinder 200hp, 166lbs torque TSXs can sell well, this will too.
The Acura is ~27k for the most part loaded. The Is300 won't work on that system, will be ~ 30k for the base with options leading up to high 30k's. Considering the g35 and tl are in the market it will seem underpowered.
If the Is250 had the 240hp it would be perfect because the car has the luxury.
03-26-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I'm not arguing that it won't sell well, I'm just saying that the IS250 drivers will feel kind of cheated that they're getting so little HP in comparison to the IS350 drivers.
I'm not one of those people but I can understand it.
04-17-2005, 11:18 PM
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With a sharp new look, a finely tuned rear-wheel-drive chassis and luxurious cabin, all the fresh Lexus IS range needs now is a high-performance flagship -and this week's mag has the pictures to prove it.
One thing which will set the IS500 apart will be economy. Engineers are focused on developing a motor which not only produces massive muscle, but also uses very little fuel when cruising.
The car will feature a 5.0-litre V8 boasting 400bhp. Insiders say it is a bored-out version of the 350bhp 4.6 unit destined for the bigger Lexus LS next year. Expect a sub-six-second 0-60mph sprint, with top speed limited to 155mph. Unveiled in production trim at the Geneva Motor Show last month, the all-new IS will go on sale in the UK later this year.
At launch, a 2.5-litre V6 petrol and 2.2 diesel will be the only models available. Development of the V8 is ongoing, so it will not appear until 2006.
04-17-2005, 11:20 PM
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Dude....I just spooged.......
04-17-2005, 11:23 PM
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4.0 liters from the next M3, 5.0 liters from the IS 
And you know which one will be more money (or less money, for that matter).
What a great time to be a car enthusiast!
And you know which one will be more money (or less money, for that matter).What a great time to be a car enthusiast!
04-18-2005, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Wonder if they will put a manual gearbox in it. 
04-18-2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
4.0 liters from the next M3, 5.0 liters from the IS And you know which one will be more money (or less money, for that matter).
What a great time to be a car enthusiast!
And you know which one will be more money (or less money, for that matter).What a great time to be a car enthusiast!