New to Lexus, confused about the new IS?
09-17-16, 10:56 PM
#16
Not sure where you heard it, I never heard this complaint relating to this particular transmission in any professional review. I do happen to have the IS with the 8-speed and definitely can't blame it for 'busy shifting' or 'changing its mind'.
09-18-16, 11:39 AM
#17
I'm also surprised that's the complaint you've heard as I've yet to run into the gearbox being confused.
My biggest issue is how tall the gearing is; the only gears I feel like I get power out of are 2nd, maybe 3rd, and 5th. I like to joke that it's an 8 speed that's been geared like a 5 speed.
My biggest issue is how tall the gearing is; the only gears I feel like I get power out of are 2nd, maybe 3rd, and 5th. I like to joke that it's an 8 speed that's been geared like a 5 speed.
09-18-16, 09:50 PM
#18
Higher gears are for highway driving, I get plenty of highway power (also for passing) at 6 & 7 th gear. The gears are actually nicely spaced, close to 15-20% between two adjacent gears, no abnormal gaps.
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