[tCfiend]

And the new 2006 IS 350 is SERIOUS. Most of you probably already knew that, but I was just browsing the Lexus website. The older models were nice looking (albeit a bit girly IMO) but the new one left me

.



I WANT THIS CAR REALLY BAD.


I see a Lexus in my very distant future.

OK, enough rambling, carry on.

 

[donna]

girly?

 

[JFBP4991]

I really like the new look of Lexus. The new IS and the new GS look really nice on the exterior and are very plush on the inside. Thats Lexus for you...

*EDIT* Could one of the mods move this to the "other cars" forum? Thanks!

 

[SpeeedTc]

I had the choice to get one of those and i chose the TC

hahaha

 

[SpeeedTc]

Whatever i love my TC

 

[lo bux racer]

16 and could have got an IS 350? Vacation home in Palm Springs? Don't like to pump your own gas? Why did you get a tC?

Maybe another Taek?

 

[SpeeedTc]

It was used...and i didnt want a used car...and i love my TC. Why shouldnt i? it's a great car, and i like how it looks.

 

[SpeeedTc]

it was selling for like $23,000. and my dad would cover $17,000 i didnt want to spend the extra money out of pocket on it. now make a little sence?

 

[nY1018]

not really....your pops bought your car?

 

[lo bux racer]

You're not talking about an IS 350. It's brand new this year, only been in delivery status since October. You mean an IS 300. Totally different car. WAY cheaper.

 

[basilisk4]

I disagree. I think that Acura is still winning the design war, at least in terms of pure appearance.

 

[lo bux racer]

I don't buy cars for appearance. I buy cars for performance and reliability. Toyota wins, hands down with the IS 350. Acura doesn't even drive the right wheels. I did a feature comparison, the IS still wins.

 

[basilisk4]

That may well be true...but it's ugly.

 

[Plissken]

I love the new IS, if I could afford it I would buy one.

 

[neo-truth]

It's a nice little ride... I'm not sure how I feel about these new paddle-shift automatics, though. The first vehicle I recall seeing this on was a Ferrari, and that's all good and well. It seems fine for exotics and Formula One cars, but I'm kinda skeptical when it comes to something closer to home. I guess I'd have to drive a car that has it before I could pass judgement... maybe someone who has can enlighten me.

 

[Drift Motion]

me love all IS
new IS has that paddle shift, its really nice

 

[lo bux racer]

It's paddle shifting, but it's not an SMG. It's a slushbox with paddle actuation. I haven't driven one yet, but my friend, a Lexus service manager, says the actuation is direct and incredibly responsive.

The Ferrari system uses a regular dry clutch just like a manual, not a fluid filled torque converter like everyone else is doing. There is a BMW SMG as well, but again, it's in the stratospheric price range. I won't buy a car for more than $50k until I OWN my home.

I'm still debating selling the IIP tC and getting the IS 350.

 

[neo-truth]

Does it change gears like a normal automatic transmission if you don't use the paddles? Like those sport-shift, "manu-matic" deals you find in other vehicles? Like I said, I won't knock it before I try it, but I think if I had to guess, I'd still prefer a good old fashioned manual transmission. Who knows though.

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I'm still debating selling the IIP tC and getting the IS 350.[/b]

Do what you must, but don't leave us hangin!

 

[OliverThomas]

My buddy at work just bought the IS 350 (AWD), Awsome machine i have to admit. His only complaint is the somewhat sluggish acceleration, something in the high 8 seconds range for 0-60. Heavy car. Awsome interior. Feels like sitting in a airplane or something.

 

[basilisk4]

Zero to sixty in the high 8's? Are you sure about that? Plain old Corollas do the 0-60 in high 8's.