Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

Did you even read my first post? The gearing is actually shorter off the line for the 3IS (14.40:1 vs. 14.37:1 for the 2IS). You can't just look at the final drive without also looking at the transmission gear ratios.

Jeff

azfsprt

iTrader: (4)

Doesn't matter the 3is is heavier than the 2is with the same exact engine. So 2is for sure.

Disappointed many enthusiasts from the 1is who thought a car finally as great as the altezza.

IS300_white

Awesome! And the flux capacitor kicks in at 88mph ....sweet!

604GSE21

i tested the 3IS 350 F-Sport RWD and it feels slower and doesn't pull as hard as my 06 2IS... handling is better with 3IS, also seat comfort and interior quality... engine sounds like a camry after they duct those engine noise into the cabin =.=" i swear the engine sounds way better on 2IS for some reason...

Koz

I guess the answer to my question is, NO!

I know the 2nd gen is quicker but was wondering if anyone has lined up and what was the difference.

Koz

reyoasian

iTrader: (2)

From what local sales (who organized a "meet" for the 3is launch) told me, the rwd 3is350 has the old isf transmission (8spd) which we all know had a disadvantage from the 2is350 6spd. but the 3is350 awd still comes with the same 6spd.

Koz

I personally feel the final gear ratio is the difference, not the trans.

Koz

redspencer

iTrader: (1)

The 3Is350 uses a slightly different version of the 8 speed transmission found in the IS-F. 3IS 8-speed has the new “G-force Artificial Intelligence” feature as well as a slightly slower upshift (0.3sec) and downshift (0.2sec). Gear ratios in the 8 speed remain the same for both cars.

B16da9

iTrader: (7)

Would you be seen in a pontiac aztec if it could outpace a Veyron? lol