Lexus: IS News
05-26-2005, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by vwong
That wing is so out of proportion with the size of the car. Ugly...The car is ugly as it is, how much worse could it get.
05-26-2005, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by machination
That wing is like putting a sweater on a dead dog.
The car is ugly as it is, how much worse could it get.
The car is ugly as it is, how much worse could it get.
05-26-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
Like I mentioned before - you don't need to bother with looking for announcements from Lexus about the IS - just follow the BMW news about the 3 series and something very similar will come out of Lexus shortly thereafter.
How much you want to bet that next year, Lexus will try to rain on BMWs parade at the Geneva show again when the E92 coupe debuts - by showing off its own IS coupe. And whenever the M3 comes out, Lexus will be right there with this thing.
How much you want to bet that next year, Lexus will try to rain on BMWs parade at the Geneva show again when the E92 coupe debuts - by showing off its own IS coupe. And whenever the M3 comes out, Lexus will be right there with this thing.
I totally believe that. Lexus might up the bar at certain points actually. That would not surprise me.
We still need this news though to follow the...following
05-26-2005, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by teg_to_TSX
meh... lexus can add as much power as they want to their cars... but can they win the hearts of the automotive critics, which belongs to BMW?
This is a great question especially after Lexus proved that they did not try to make the GS drive like a 5er when it came out a few months ago.
Even MOtorweek complained about that and they never complain about anything.
05-27-2005, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by machination
Your opinion. Mine=I'd drop dead before I ever called the thing gorgeous.
05-28-2005, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vwong
That wing is so out of proportion with the size of the car. Ugly...
05-28-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by machination
You'd be surprised. Not everyone is drooling over nissan's freakshowiness.
Guess what, when the g35 coupe was introduced at the auto shows, everyone did drool over it, forum upon forum did drop down on there knees for it-fact. You saying you didn't shows something very acute that people will see as you continue to post, cough 1sicklex.
You can hate all new cars other than BMWs and people will see a trend in your posts- as they already have, considering most people here appreciate all brands in general because new cars benefit us, the consumers. Brand whores don't benefit from anything, nor do they help consumers.
05-28-2005, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Guess what, when the g35 coupe was introduced at the auto shows, everyone did drool over it, forum upon forum did drop down on there knees for it-fact. You saying you didn't shows something very acute that people will see as you continue to post, cough 1sicklex.
1sicklex is now a active member at www.nsxprime.com. Surprisingly not bashing NSX as much as I expected.
05-28-2005, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ajs887
front of that car looks like a pontiac
Its in camoflouge genius
05-28-2005, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by machination
I'd drop dead
05-28-2005, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by machination
Please. You can bet it'll have an auto only like it's little sisters, so it'll just basically be a japanese C55.
05-29-2005, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Its in camoflouge genius
05-29-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Guess what, when the g35 coupe was introduced at the auto shows, everyone did drool over it, forum upon forum did drop down on there knees for it-fact.
05-29-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Good, so that means we can expect it not to have any werid electrical problems.
05-29-2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by machination
Maybe not. It'll just have the usual jap car problem of being both bland to look at and to drive.
And that 1-series really is something huh? Shares a HELLUVA LOT with the E90 3 series
Originally Posted by MSZ
Just a side note:
1sicklex is now a active member at www.nsxprime.com. Surprisingly not bashing NSX as much as I expected.
1sicklex is now a active member at www.nsxprime.com. Surprisingly not bashing NSX as much as I expected.
05-29-2005, 06:56 PM
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Jap is a derogatory term. You can chose to be a blind idiot and categorize all Japanese cars but no racist slurs.
And that 1-series really is something huh? Shares a HELLUVA LOT with the E90 3 series
Are you gay? Looks like he was a member of NSXprime BEFORE you were even a member here.
And that 1-series really is something huh? Shares a HELLUVA LOT with the E90 3 series
Are you gay? Looks like he was a member of NSXprime BEFORE you were even a member here.
05-29-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraGT-3
Jap is a derogatory term. You can chose to be a blind idiot and categorize all Japanese cars but no racist slurs.
And that 1-series really is something huh? Shares a HELLUVA LOT with the E90 3 series
Are you gay? Looks like he was a member of NSXprime BEFORE you were even a member here.
And that 1-series really is something huh? Shares a HELLUVA LOT with the E90 3 series
Are you gay? Looks like he was a member of NSXprime BEFORE you were even a member here.
do you even know who the fuck 1sicklex is?
05-30-2005, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
Seriously. Can we please get back on topic?
So.... Lexus IS460 anyone?
So.... Lexus IS460 anyone?
05-30-2005, 07:43 PM
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Another fine thread going down the tubes with personalities clashes
05-31-2005, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Not to worry. ACtion has been taken and more will be taken if deemed necessary.
06-01-2005, 06:30 PM
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WOW! I was never a Lexus/Toyota fan until I saw this new IS. With my 04 TL imitating a Chrysler K-Car with all its rattles, I may have to dump it for this IS. This Lexus is > TL.
06-02-2005, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Republican TL
WOW! I was never a Lexus/Toyota fan until I saw this new IS. With my 04 TL imitating a Chrysler K-Car with all its rattles, I may have to dump it for this IS. This Lexus is > TL.
06-02-2005, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by titan
You've got rattles in your TL? That's rare. I don't like the exterior of the IS better than the TL. But that interior of the IS is OFF THE CHAIN. That's for damn sure. They seem to be taking it to another level with that interior, IMO.
I don't think rattles are rare in the TL or TSX from what I see (and hear
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06-03-2005, 11:56 PM
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Official Specs
official specs for the IS
IS250 RWD http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS350 RWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS250 AWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS250 RWD http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS350 RWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS250 AWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
06-04-2005, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tuan209
official specs for the IS
IS250 RWD http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS350 RWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS250 AWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS250 RWD http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS350 RWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
IS250 AWD
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262T&year=2006
06-04-2005, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
310hp @ 6,400 rpm
280lb.ft @ 4,800 rpm
Oh my god. I thought the 300hp VQ35 is impressive.
280lb.ft @ 4,800 rpm
Oh my god. I thought the 300hp VQ35 is impressive.
06-04-2005, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Yea, but look at the compression ratio on the IS350 it's 11.8 to get 310HP!! The VQ is only running a mild 10.3 compression ratio and makes up to 300HP, imagine what it can do at 11.8.
We are not that far from a merging of engine technology , direct injection gas compression is going up all the time and diesel is coming down (the Honda one is down to 16:1).
06-04-2005, 07:04 PM
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Glad Honda is on the diesel equation, it seems that the hybrid is the american bandaid. If hybrid was really the answer, why weren't the europeans all over it before us?
Positive outcome, diesel hybird. Euros established the diesel, NA will establish the hybrid.
Positive outcome, diesel hybird. Euros established the diesel, NA will establish the hybrid.