New Lexus IS is HOT!
02-27-2005, 05:44 AM
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That's not bad looking. I'll agree with those who say the rear looks like the new E60 5 series. That's the first thing I thought. The resemblance to the Scion TC is also pretty heavy....I'd still like to see one in person before I make the final judgement.
02-27-2005, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by GotS?,Feb 27 2005, 06:16 AM
yup, agree with the tC factor. Would rather get the tC w/ the supercharger for $10k less.
But then you still wouldn't get the leather, wood grain, and of course, the Lexus badge--all things very important to potential IS-owners
02-27-2005, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by VTEC_Junkie,Feb 27 2005, 02:55 AM
when will bmw and audi come out with at least a 3.2L motor for their 3-series and A4 to respond to the torquey 3.5L motors that are so common amongst all other car makers??
As far as a TRD-modified tC being cheaper than an IS, that's not even an apples to apples comparison. Regardless of looks, the tC is still FWD to the IS's RWD. I may not like the new IS, but it'll be a better performer than the tC. The IS is also bigger.
the 45 degree angle looks much better.
02-27-2005, 12:14 PM
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Supposedly the IS350 won't have a manual tranny... at least not initially. But it is said to have about 315 HP, which is pretty attractive. There will be a volume leader IS250, putting down a little over the 215HP that the current IS300 has. IS250 will also have AWD available from the reports over at Club Lexus.
I think I'd still take a G35 coupe at this point... but would wait to see the car in person, and more pics after the official introduction that will be this week sometime.
I think I'd still take a G35 coupe at this point... but would wait to see the car in person, and more pics after the official introduction that will be this week sometime.
02-27-2005, 04:01 PM
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Am I the only one who thinks its a TSX clone.
We'll see how it comes out.. the IS300 was an extreemly over priced car... Im thinking this will be the same.
We'll see how it comes out.. the IS300 was an extreemly over priced car... Im thinking this will be the same.
