04-01-2006, 07:17 AM
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Not fond of the styling, and Lexus doesn't really scream out excitement, but the IS range is probably the best Lexus has ever come up with. A coupe would be a pretty good addition, although I'm not sure it will be able to compete with the European marques.
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04-01-2006, 09:36 AM
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Indeed. I just can't see this challenging the European marques, if only because it's a Lexus. Branding is everything; look how hard Audi had to work to get the A4 range up to scratch with the C-class and the 3-Series.
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04-01-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattk
Not fond of the styling, and Lexus doesn't really scream out excitement, but the IS range is probably the best Lexus has ever come up with. A coupe would be a pretty good addition, although I'm not sure it will be able to compete with the European marques.
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Lexus has been competing (very well) with the Euro Luxury for the past 10 years.
The Japanese have finally realized they need to make proper sports cars again
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04-01-2006, 01:17 PM
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Well if anyone here has pressed the Start button in an IS, you'de know why i'm already sold on the car. It does the dial sweep before the car starts, and i could be entertained for hours just from that, but it's also a great thing that there is finally another choice. I hope we'll see less M3's, they're everyone! Where's the rarity damnit!
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04-01-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gobs3z
Well if anyone here has pressed the Start button in an IS, you'de know why i'm already sold on the car. It does the dial sweep before the car starts, and i could be entertained for hours just from that, but it's also a great thing that there is finally another choice. I hope we'll see less M3's, they're everyone! Where's the rarity damnit!
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It takes more than a silly startup sequence to get me though.
Heres my impression after driving a new IS350 Sport.
Pros
-Seats are comfortable
-Paddle Shifters are nice
Smooth ride
-Nice steering wheel
-Good Leather
-Nice fit and finish
Cons
-Steering was vague
-Rear felt unsettled over bumps
-Dont like the plastic trim around the navi.
-Shifting had a huge delay.
-Engine tone is to quiet.
-No rear seat use.
Overall id get it a 7/10. This is supposed to be the 3 series killer, yet it still drives like a lexus. There is no sporting excitement from this car, it doesnt make you want to drive it unlike the BMW 3 series does. I think lexus dropped an amazing chance with this new IS to actually beat the 3 series. In my opinion however they have failed.
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04-04-2006, 02:46 AM
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since they're gonna make an LS460 with a 4.6l V8 which'll produce 380bhp, i think they'll probably tune it to produce 400bhp+ for the is500. if they do make it...
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04-26-2006, 10:00 PM
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Well I wouldn't go so far as to say an IS500 could compete with an M3 or AMG car but i sure it will be a good match for an Astra VXR or even a GTI
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04-26-2006, 10:22 PM
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whos the idiot that would buy that? not me thats for sure..
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04-27-2006, 12:09 AM
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keep in mind that this said it would most likely be a coupe but i think they should have a 4 door variant like the rumours for the M3 say it will have a 4 door variant to it and the RS4 well is already a 4 door.
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04-27-2006, 01:41 AM
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bodywize, there is no difference. I am sure they will change the looks...
IS250 to IS500 looking the sime while costing wayyy differently, I dont think so.
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04-27-2006, 01:53 AM
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With the new 335i (306 hp TT) comming out this fall, BMW will fill that HUGE gap between the old 330 (225 hp) and the M3 (going to be 400+ hp).
From what I've read about the lexus IS series, Lexus really needs to make their car more involving to drive and a vehicle that people really want to drive. BMW already has that and with the addition of the 335i, Lexus is in even more trouble.
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04-27-2006, 02:00 AM
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My point exactly, the M3 is years ahead of its competition and driving the new IS that does 0-60 in nearly 5 just isn't that exciting. The steering and overall feel of the car is just numb.
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04-27-2006, 07:50 PM
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it is the point
Lexus and other japanease cars have been improved
they are looking for the place in the maret and they do it really good
but Audi Rs4 is the best!!
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04-30-2006, 10:29 AM
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No match for the new M3 IMO
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04-30-2006, 12:52 PM
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Lexus got their latset IS250 or whatever very nice and tidy. Starting to look at Lexus with a new pair of eyes, really nice cars!
Looks nice!
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