IS250 6-Speed Manual Tranny VS. IS350
09-20-06, 09:47 AM
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Great input yet again! Too much that it is overwhelming me, in a good way though. Well, I am test driving the G35 today so I will let you guys know how that goes.
Iono, I just wish the IS250 had a little more power, and now Lexus is going to have to compete with the BMW 328 so they are more than likely increasing the power of the IS250 in 2008 to match it... which would blow since I would/will be getting the 2007 IS250 6 Speed Manual Transmission. When I test drove the AUTO IS250 it felt great, smooth everything I could want. But knowing me I went and looked at specs etc... and saw the IS250 2007 AUTO had a 7.9 second 0-60. Since I am young and all it kind of discouraged me. I looked around some more and noticed the MANUAL IS250 was 7.4sec 0-60 a .5 difference.
So that is why I went ahead and ordered the IS250 6 Speed from Japan, because I wanted to start the wait asap so that way I could start it sooner then later. And at the same time be able to continue the search.
I wish I wasn't so difficult with this stuff, but if I am going to be spending $35k on a car I wanna get what I want.
Another thing that is on my mind is the IS300...
I highly doubt that it will come out in 2008 since it seems from doing research that the IS250 and IS350 are America's staple IS models. And that the IS300 is for Europe, China etc... BTW Excuse me if I am wrong about this.
I think what would make me a lot more confident about the IS250 6 Speed is if the IS300 will not be released in America and if it is, hopefully it will only be automatic. And lastly whether or not Lexus will beef the engine up in 2008.
If I could simply figure those few things out I would stick with the IS250. But until then I will remain to trip over myself.
Iono, I just wish the IS250 had a little more power, and now Lexus is going to have to compete with the BMW 328 so they are more than likely increasing the power of the IS250 in 2008 to match it... which would blow since I would/will be getting the 2007 IS250 6 Speed Manual Transmission. When I test drove the AUTO IS250 it felt great, smooth everything I could want. But knowing me I went and looked at specs etc... and saw the IS250 2007 AUTO had a 7.9 second 0-60. Since I am young and all it kind of discouraged me. I looked around some more and noticed the MANUAL IS250 was 7.4sec 0-60 a .5 difference.
So that is why I went ahead and ordered the IS250 6 Speed from Japan, because I wanted to start the wait asap so that way I could start it sooner then later. And at the same time be able to continue the search.
I wish I wasn't so difficult with this stuff, but if I am going to be spending $35k on a car I wanna get what I want.
Another thing that is on my mind is the IS300...
I highly doubt that it will come out in 2008 since it seems from doing research that the IS250 and IS350 are America's staple IS models. And that the IS300 is for Europe, China etc... BTW Excuse me if I am wrong about this.
I think what would make me a lot more confident about the IS250 6 Speed is if the IS300 will not be released in America and if it is, hopefully it will only be automatic. And lastly whether or not Lexus will beef the engine up in 2008.
If I could simply figure those few things out I would stick with the IS250. But until then I will remain to trip over myself.
Last edited by awol707; 09-20-06 at 09:50 AM.
09-20-06, 01:54 PM
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Where did you find IS250 0-60 stick info of 7.4 sec?
Great input yet again! Too much that it is overwhelming me, in a good way though. Well, I am test driving the G35 today so I will let you guys know how that goes.
Iono, I just wish the IS250 had a little more power, and now Lexus is going to have to compete with the BMW 328 so they are more than likely increasing the power of the IS250 in 2008 to match it... which would blow since I would/will be getting the 2007 IS250 6 Speed Manual Transmission. When I test drove the AUTO IS250 it felt great, smooth everything I could want. But knowing me I went and looked at specs etc... and saw the IS250 2007 AUTO had a 7.9 second 0-60. Since I am young and all it kind of discouraged me. I looked around some more and noticed the MANUAL IS250 was 7.4sec 0-60 a .5 difference.
So that is why I went ahead and ordered the IS250 6 Speed from Japan, because I wanted to start the wait asap so that way I could start it sooner then later. And at the same time be able to continue the search.
I wish I wasn't so difficult with this stuff, but if I am going to be spending $35k on a car I wanna get what I want.
Another thing that is on my mind is the IS300...
I highly doubt that it will come out in 2008 since it seems from doing research that the IS250 and IS350 are America's staple IS models. And that the IS300 is for Europe, China etc... BTW Excuse me if I am wrong about this.
I think what would make me a lot more confident about the IS250 6 Speed is if the IS300 will not be released in America and if it is, hopefully it will only be automatic. And lastly whether or not Lexus will beef the engine up in 2008.
If I could simply figure those few things out I would stick with the IS250. But until then I will remain to trip over myself.
Iono, I just wish the IS250 had a little more power, and now Lexus is going to have to compete with the BMW 328 so they are more than likely increasing the power of the IS250 in 2008 to match it... which would blow since I would/will be getting the 2007 IS250 6 Speed Manual Transmission. When I test drove the AUTO IS250 it felt great, smooth everything I could want. But knowing me I went and looked at specs etc... and saw the IS250 2007 AUTO had a 7.9 second 0-60. Since I am young and all it kind of discouraged me. I looked around some more and noticed the MANUAL IS250 was 7.4sec 0-60 a .5 difference.
So that is why I went ahead and ordered the IS250 6 Speed from Japan, because I wanted to start the wait asap so that way I could start it sooner then later. And at the same time be able to continue the search.
I wish I wasn't so difficult with this stuff, but if I am going to be spending $35k on a car I wanna get what I want.
Another thing that is on my mind is the IS300...
I highly doubt that it will come out in 2008 since it seems from doing research that the IS250 and IS350 are America's staple IS models. And that the IS300 is for Europe, China etc... BTW Excuse me if I am wrong about this.
I think what would make me a lot more confident about the IS250 6 Speed is if the IS300 will not be released in America and if it is, hopefully it will only be automatic. And lastly whether or not Lexus will beef the engine up in 2008.
If I could simply figure those few things out I would stick with the IS250. But until then I will remain to trip over myself.
09-20-06, 03:17 PM
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speed without the luxury feel - EVO & STi...
luxurious sport sedan with MT - 335i & IS250
sport sedan with the (pay for what you get interior) - 07 G35
if you don't mind auto with the luxurious sport sedan - IS350 is the way to go...
luxurious sport sedan with MT - 335i & IS250
sport sedan with the (pay for what you get interior) - 07 G35
if you don't mind auto with the luxurious sport sedan - IS350 is the way to go...
09-20-06, 03:21 PM
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Coming from an S2000, I honestly was so spoiled by the shifter because it was simply just too damn good. When I test drove the IS250, it was just like rowing a boat compared to the S2000, I knew I would be fed up; actually I was fed up just testing it right there.
The power difference is just too big not to get the IS350. Automatics not that bad, it's more comfortable and my girlfriend likes it a lot more.
The power difference is just too big not to get the IS350. Automatics not that bad, it's more comfortable and my girlfriend likes it a lot more.
09-20-06, 05:57 PM
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Coming from an S2000, I honestly was so spoiled by the shifter because it was simply just too damn good. When I test drove the IS250, it was just like rowing a boat compared to the S2000, I knew I would be fed up; actually I was fed up just testing it right there.
The power difference is just too big not to get the IS350. Automatics not that bad, it's more comfortable and my girlfriend likes it a lot more.
The power difference is just too big not to get the IS350. Automatics not that bad, it's more comfortable and my girlfriend likes it a lot more.
And I will be able to get the IS500 for sure. I know that much! I just wanna start out on something affordable and fun for now, then go for the motherload later on. For the mean time I just recieved a phone call from my local dealer and they told me that my Black/Black Lexus 2007 IS250 Manual transmission with X-package has been allocated and will arrive at the dealer early October and no later then mid october. So I am pretty psyched!!!
Pictures will follow as soon as I get the tinting done. The Appointment has been scheduled already for the moment I pick it up from the dealer. Plus the Clear bra will be put on too.
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Which trans bolts on?
Hey guys just wondering which tranny I should be looking for. I want to do a manual swap. I have a 2is 250 AWD. Will the 6 speed from the RWD models boot right on or not?
05-03-16, 03:52 PM
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