Future of Lexus discussion 2013-2015
04-17-14, 03:15 PM
#123
Really? It's been in the cards for awhile now it seems. With the news that the NX turbo will produce 237hp, publications are coming out and saying the IS is capable of closer to 250hp. This mill makes a good base engine for the GS and also lowers the price which will help its sales and possibly fuel economy too. Also a 237-250hp engine puts it right in line with the GS300 and it's 3.0L V6 245hp.
04-17-14, 03:16 PM
#124
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Perhaps I've been too focused on that engine for the IS and NX, but no, I hadn't read anything about it going in the GS. Nice development.
04-17-14, 03:24 PM
#126
Agreed
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04-17-14, 03:46 PM
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04-17-14, 04:16 PM
#131
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It's about time. Sending out the 3IS without this engine was a blunder.
Now, with the expected 2.0t output, this is going to infringe on the 3.5 motor. So, now the 3.5 needs attention next. I'm sure we'll be seeing updates to it in the next few years. Raise one bar and you have to raise the other to keep them apart (as other companies have already done).
So with the 2.0t coming into play, it makes me think if the GS will actually get a price cut. What do you all think? Lesser motor, lesser output, less speed should mean a lower sticker as it has in other cars, right?
Now, with the expected 2.0t output, this is going to infringe on the 3.5 motor. So, now the 3.5 needs attention next. I'm sure we'll be seeing updates to it in the next few years. Raise one bar and you have to raise the other to keep them apart (as other companies have already done).
So with the 2.0t coming into play, it makes me think if the GS will actually get a price cut. What do you all think? Lesser motor, lesser output, less speed should mean a lower sticker as it has in other cars, right?
04-17-14, 05:12 PM
#132
It's about time. Sending out the 3IS without this engine was a blunder.
Now, with the expected 2.0t output, this is going to infringe on the 3.5 motor. So, now the 3.5 needs attention next. I'm sure we'll be seeing updates to it in the next few years. Raise one bar and you have to raise the other to keep them apart (as other companies have already done).
So with the 2.0t coming into play, it makes me think if the GS will actually get a price cut. What do you all think? Lesser motor, lesser output, less speed should mean a lower sticker as it has in other cars, right?
Now, with the expected 2.0t output, this is going to infringe on the 3.5 motor. So, now the 3.5 needs attention next. I'm sure we'll be seeing updates to it in the next few years. Raise one bar and you have to raise the other to keep them apart (as other companies have already done).
So with the 2.0t coming into play, it makes me think if the GS will actually get a price cut. What do you all think? Lesser motor, lesser output, less speed should mean a lower sticker as it has in other cars, right?
04-17-14, 06:34 PM
#133
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Wow if the GS gets it great move..
Thjng is I just drove a F30 328 and it was tuned and I'm sorry I prefer less hp and 6 cylinders. Consumera don't seem to care much or they can step up.
Thjng is I just drove a F30 328 and it was tuned and I'm sorry I prefer less hp and 6 cylinders. Consumera don't seem to care much or they can step up.
04-17-14, 06:38 PM
#134
It's about time. Sending out the 3IS without this engine was a blunder.
Now, with the expected 2.0t output, this is going to infringe on the 3.5 motor. So, now the 3.5 needs attention next. I'm sure we'll be seeing updates to it in the next few years. Raise one bar and you have to raise the other to keep them apart (as other companies have already done).
So with the 2.0t coming into play, it makes me think if the GS will actually get a price cut. What do you all think? Lesser motor, lesser output, less speed should mean a lower sticker as it has in other cars, right?
Now, with the expected 2.0t output, this is going to infringe on the 3.5 motor. So, now the 3.5 needs attention next. I'm sure we'll be seeing updates to it in the next few years. Raise one bar and you have to raise the other to keep them apart (as other companies have already done).
So with the 2.0t coming into play, it makes me think if the GS will actually get a price cut. What do you all think? Lesser motor, lesser output, less speed should mean a lower sticker as it has in other cars, right?
