I no longer have my Acura....pics inside
11-17-2005 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by deandorsey
i think he was refering to the 330
You're probably right.
In that case, I would still stick with 50+ HP Auto
While BMW handling cannot be beat, I like the interior and exterior of the IS better and the paddle shifting is cool too.... plus they are the same price and Toyota vs BMW reliability...
11-17-2005 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by NBP_TSXY
You're probably right.
In that case, I would still stick with 50+ HP Auto
While BMW handling cannot be beat, I like the interior and exterior of the IS better and the paddle shifting is cool too.... plus they are the same price and Toyota vs BMW reliability...
In that case, I would still stick with 50+ HP Auto
While BMW handling cannot be beat, I like the interior and exterior of the IS better and the paddle shifting is cool too.... plus they are the same price and Toyota vs BMW reliability...
Correct, I was referring to the 330.
I would rather have the 350 for all the reasons you mentioned but if I am getting a sports sedan I am getting a manual. F that paddle shifting crap
But I am sure a manual 350 is just a couple years off
11-17-2005 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by NBP_TSXY
??? The IS250 is only 204 HP
The heart of the IS 350 is a potent 3.5-liter V6 that churns out 306 horsepower [1], making it the most powerful engine in its class [2]. With 277 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm [1], the IS 350 can achieve an astounding 0-60 acceleration time of 5.3 seconds [3], which is fastest in its class [3]. The IS 250 is briskly propelled by a 2.5-liter 204-hp V6 [1] with 185 lb-ft of torque [1].
Umm, Ill take the 306 HP AUto > 204 HP manual ANYDAY
The heart of the IS 350 is a potent 3.5-liter V6 that churns out 306 horsepower [1], making it the most powerful engine in its class [2]. With 277 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm [1], the IS 350 can achieve an astounding 0-60 acceleration time of 5.3 seconds [3], which is fastest in its class [3]. The IS 250 is briskly propelled by a 2.5-liter 204-hp V6 [1] with 185 lb-ft of torque [1].
Umm, Ill take the 306 HP AUto > 204 HP manual ANYDAY
Even though I would have gone with something else, it's still a nice car.
11-17-2005 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Acura is going to be losing alot of us coupe guys to order brands if they don't start offering a decent coupe.
Long time customer here since 1991…..NOW GONE
Thanks Acura.
Nice car Ken.
Too bad they don’t have a manual tranny with the V6. Other then that I hear it’s an awesome ride.
PS…. When you abandon Acura for not making a COUPE, you’re supposed to buy another company’s COUPE.
11-17-2005 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FastAcura
You're so lost.
You want to elaborate on that statement?
Is it cuz I said ill take an automatic with 100+ HP over a manual? Obviously if the HP was the same (or even close) it would be manual all the way. But dont give me that bullshit that a manual with 100 less horsepower is something u would want on the same car.
11-17-2005 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Yes, we’re dropping one by one. I’m one of them.
Long time customer here since 1991…..NOW GONE
Thanks Acura.
Nice car Ken.
Too bad they don’t have a manual tranny with the V6. Other then that I hear it’s an awesome ride.
PS…. When you abandon Acura for not making a COUPE, you’re supposed to buy another company’s COUPE.
Long time customer here since 1991…..NOW GONE
Thanks Acura.
Nice car Ken.
Too bad they don’t have a manual tranny with the V6. Other then that I hear it’s an awesome ride.
PS…. When you abandon Acura for not making a COUPE, you’re supposed to buy another company’s COUPE.
Its seems more and more people on this board are moving away from Acura.
durrrr
11-17-2005 | 06:33 PM
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Thanks guys.
I really love the time but I'm not finding any time to really get into it like I want to. Working during the daylight hours so pics are hard to come by. But this weekend I promise....
So I paid MSRP since I pretty much went to the dealership in August about this car, left a deposit, and waited to get exactly what I wanted.
Which is basically an almost fully loaded car, every option except PCS and laser cruise. Otherwise, it has everything from the luxury package to Navi to pretty much every option. I think it was about right around $47k. I probably got ripped on my CL trade in but since it was free and clear, every little bit helped and I'm so glad to get out of it since I had the feeling the CL is going to "crash" on me.
Anyway the IS350 is way too fast, it's much more comfortable ride, and I really like the new external looks. I will never go manual shift again so the auto with paddle shifting is perfect. And I didn't want the 2-door couple any longer...if only the RL was cheaper and looked a little bit better, I might have considered it this summer.
So I'll post pics this weekend and since it will play movies and dvds on the stock Nav, I won't have to think about other mods just yet.
I really love the time but I'm not finding any time to really get into it like I want to. Working during the daylight hours so pics are hard to come by. But this weekend I promise....
So I paid MSRP since I pretty much went to the dealership in August about this car, left a deposit, and waited to get exactly what I wanted.
Which is basically an almost fully loaded car, every option except PCS and laser cruise. Otherwise, it has everything from the luxury package to Navi to pretty much every option. I think it was about right around $47k. I probably got ripped on my CL trade in but since it was free and clear, every little bit helped and I'm so glad to get out of it since I had the feeling the CL is going to "crash" on me.
Anyway the IS350 is way too fast, it's much more comfortable ride, and I really like the new external looks. I will never go manual shift again so the auto with paddle shifting is perfect. And I didn't want the 2-door couple any longer...if only the RL was cheaper and looked a little bit better, I might have considered it this summer.
So I'll post pics this weekend and since it will play movies and dvds on the stock Nav, I won't have to think about other mods just yet.
11-17-2005 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kensteele
Thanks guys.
I really love the time but I'm not finding any time to really get into it like I want to. Working during the daylight hours so pics are hard to come by. But this weekend I promise....
So I paid MSRP since I pretty much went to the dealership in August about this car, left a deposit, and waited to get exactly what I wanted.
Which is basically an almost fully loaded car, every option except PCS and laser cruise. Otherwise, it has everything from the luxury package to Navi to pretty much every option. I think it was about right around $47k. I probably got ripped on my CL trade in but since it was free and clear, every little bit helped and I'm so glad to get out of it since I had the feeling the CL is going to "crash" on me.
Anyway the IS350 is way too fast, it's much more comfortable ride, and I really like the new external looks. I will never go manual shift again so the auto with paddle shifting is perfect. And I didn't want the 2-door couple any longer...if only the RL was cheaper and looked a little bit better, I might have considered it this summer.
So I'll post pics this weekend and since it will play movies and dvds on the stock Nav, I won't have to think about other mods just yet.
I really love the time but I'm not finding any time to really get into it like I want to. Working during the daylight hours so pics are hard to come by. But this weekend I promise....
So I paid MSRP since I pretty much went to the dealership in August about this car, left a deposit, and waited to get exactly what I wanted.
Which is basically an almost fully loaded car, every option except PCS and laser cruise. Otherwise, it has everything from the luxury package to Navi to pretty much every option. I think it was about right around $47k. I probably got ripped on my CL trade in but since it was free and clear, every little bit helped and I'm so glad to get out of it since I had the feeling the CL is going to "crash" on me.
Anyway the IS350 is way too fast, it's much more comfortable ride, and I really like the new external looks. I will never go manual shift again so the auto with paddle shifting is perfect. And I didn't want the 2-door couple any longer...if only the RL was cheaper and looked a little bit better, I might have considered it this summer.
So I'll post pics this weekend and since it will play movies and dvds on the stock Nav, I won't have to think about other mods just yet.
11-17-2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Actually I've seen brand new RL's are going for around $40K. Personally I like the IS350 but IMO they're overpriced when they are loaded with all the options.
and everything is in a package. You cant get anything separate.But I definitely love it..
11-17-2005 | 07:12 PM
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Congrats Ken!
I test drove the 350 a couple weeks ago, and really like it. Its a truly great car.
My only complaint was the uber lag in the paddle shifters....same issue I had with the auto tranny in the is300.
But, I still love the car and you will too.
I test drove the 350 a couple weeks ago, and really like it. Its a truly great car.
My only complaint was the uber lag in the paddle shifters....same issue I had with the auto tranny in the is300.
But, I still love the car and you will too.
11-17-2005 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ol Blue Eyes
Really? elaborate please
11-17-2005 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
thanks
damn, I just priced one out and that is a helluva deal that people are pulling them in that low
11-17-2005 | 08:40 PM
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I've haven't researched the RL lately so the prices might have come down, I just remember seeing sticker shock when they first came out and when I first wanted one. I quickly lost interest and then I discovered the IS350.
You have to be in park to play DVDs on the Navi screen...until I implement my first mod which will be to bypass this. BTW, you can't put in a new destination in the Navi while you are driving, you have to stop first. But that workaround is easy to fix.
You have to be in park to play DVDs on the Navi screen...until I implement my first mod which will be to bypass this. BTW, you can't put in a new destination in the Navi while you are driving, you have to stop first. But that workaround is easy to fix.
11-18-2005 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Personally I like the IS350 but IMO they're overpriced when they are loaded with all the options.
Damn 47k for that little car 
still a sweet ride though, but damn did that thing jump in price from the last model.
11-19-2005 | 06:35 PM
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Here are the pics I promised
