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Old 07-24-15, 11:30 AM
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IS THIS CONFIRMED?! Link me please. YAAAASSSS
Old 07-24-15, 11:32 AM
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I wonder how soon after release there will be turbo upgrades and someone breaking 500whp.
Probably never... unless you do a engine and aftermarket ECU swap.
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How does anybody know that he's not saying, "this thing is a real letdown. Toyota could do better."? Anybody here understand Japanese?
Old 07-24-15, 02:13 PM
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piggybacks are always an option for turbo cars

Engine sounds good (unless its fake? regardless, doesn't sound like a 4cyl buzzing). Good option to have, I'm sure these will be leasing well with similar rates as the IS250
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Should be a pretty compelling package. However, it's a rare occasion around here (Western Washington state) that I see an IS that isn't AWD, so I have to wonder if it'll be all IS300s and IS350s around here, with IS200t sightings few and far between.
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Originally Posted by Glashub
How does anybody know that he's not saying, "this thing is a real letdown. Toyota could do better."? Anybody here understand Japanese?
skimming the video, he hasnt really said anything like that.
Old 07-24-15, 05:44 PM
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^^^^^
I was just kidding.
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Originally Posted by Glashub
How does anybody know that he's not saying, "this thing is a real letdown. Toyota could do better."? Anybody here understand Japanese?
my japanese isn't that good, but i don't think he says anyting close to that.

besides, looks like the vid is posted on the official lexus jp youtube channel
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Originally Posted by BrandonIS
IS THIS CONFIRMED?! Link me please. YAAAASSSS
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/07/...00-awd-sedans/ this link said so, not sure ho wofficial it is.
Old 07-24-15, 07:44 PM
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Nice video find!

Boost gauge same as in the NX.

No surprise, engine sounds the same as in the NX. Those concerned the IS 200t may be slow, expect low 6s 0-60. Clocked my NX at 7s flat and it's 400 lbs more with a slowish 6-speed.
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@corradoMR2 congratulations on becoming a moderator. You've always made great contributions.
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