IS350---Major Evolution
#61
Lexus Connoisseur
Originally posted by biker
You have to realize that all of these concept , prototype, pre production cars are all just that. Lots of little things can change by the time a real car that will be for sale rolls off the assembly line.
You have to realize that all of these concept , prototype, pre production cars are all just that. Lots of little things can change by the time a real car that will be for sale rolls off the assembly line.
As for the IS350, Lexus wants to introduce a GT line of cars (call it the AMG or M line for Lexus). The IS350 is rumored to be a GT model which is the reason why it will have the inflated HP numbers. Kind of like a C55 AMG having more HP than a E500 analogy if you will.
#62
Lexus Test Driver
Originally posted by morris
Heck didnt they make a 4 cyclinder Mustang at one point?
Heck didnt they make a 4 cyclinder Mustang at one point?
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Wow, a 300hp IS should be a pretty quick mover. Hopefully they keep the car's handling in tact because it would be a shame to see the IS gain in acceleration and interior room and luxury but lose out on its main strength of handling.
I also feel many will see the 350 and wonder why anyone would buy a GS (even the 430) and well, I think that mentality is silly. I recently traded in my 2001 IS (loved that car and miss it) for a 2005 RL (incredible car) and I see people use that same mentality with the RL and TL. Some people say there is no point in getting the RL since the TL is quicker and well, IMO that is silly logic.
Here's hoping that the new IS turns out to be the fantastic car I want it to be.
I also feel many will see the 350 and wonder why anyone would buy a GS (even the 430) and well, I think that mentality is silly. I recently traded in my 2001 IS (loved that car and miss it) for a 2005 RL (incredible car) and I see people use that same mentality with the RL and TL. Some people say there is no point in getting the RL since the TL is quicker and well, IMO that is silly logic.
Here's hoping that the new IS turns out to be the fantastic car I want it to be.
Last edited by RJML; 12-16-04 at 07:15 PM.
#65
Lexus Connoisseur
That's a fake.
#67
Originally Posted by Cadd
Yes they did. My aunt had one back in the late 80s or early 90s. I think her might be an 89 or 90 Mustang. I was young back then. But I do remember that it was a 2.5L 4 cylinder.
The legendary, fire-breathing SHO Mustang had a four cylinder too. It was turbocharged, though. This was circa mid-eighties.
#68
Moderator
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Trexus said he saw the IS. He said it in the GS sticky in car chat. I WANT PICS!!!!
#69
Lexus Connoisseur
The reason why Amy wouldn't let you take photos because the photos that were taken of the car were not even supposed to be taken. If Lexus Marketing found out that pictures leaked out, they would get in trouble. It's classified info at this point only to Lexus associates.
#70
Moderator
Were you able to see the new IS as well Flipside 909? If so, what are your comments? I talked with Liz from Longo and she mentioned that you live in Moreno Valley. My parents live there and I attended Moreno Valley High School.
#71
Lexus Connoisseur
Yeah Amy showed us when we arrived there. Can't wait to see the rest of it. Check your PM.
#73
Lexus Connoisseur
Not available to show to the general public yet, sorry.
#74
Originally Posted by Trexus
Yes, I did see a few pictures of the IS 250/350. The interest sales person (CL Member) Amy Liming took me behind the sales desk and she pulled out a binder with two pictures of the new IS. It was a picture of the front end and the rear end. I wanted to take a picture with my digital camera but Amy told me it was top secret. I will try to describe what I saw. It looked like the picture was taken during an unveiling of the new IS. The new IS was gold in color. The rear tail lights were rectangular and angled slightly diagnally upwards. The front had distinguished lines on the hood. The middle part of the hood that comes from the front bumper to the windshield was bulged out. Man it is really hard to describe something that others might not get the same understanding I experienced.
did the car look anything like these renderings...from your description of the taiilights, it seems they could be similar?
#75
Lexus Connoisseur
Originally Posted by Sup
did the car look anything like these renderings...from your description of the taiilights, it seems they could be similar?