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Old 08-10-05, 11:22 AM
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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/driven/...xus_is350.html

This was the one I meant to post up
Couple of new pictures here we haven't seen yet.
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Hey thanks the review itself is still a repost but the pictures are new.

The IS rear actually looks great when not viewed from straight behind.


EDIT: Um you're right, it's not a repost, though the bulk of this review is a copy & paste from Peter's earliers review. Still, thanks for the heads-up.

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Old 08-10-05, 01:37 PM
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Not a big fan of the design on these rims. These must be the 17s.
Old 08-10-05, 02:23 PM
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Thanks for the new pix. All info helps on this new IS. SPORT TRAX-What kind of rubber is that for a Sport-Luxury Sedan? Pirelli, Potenza, what happen to them?
Old 08-10-05, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BLAQ ICE
Thanks for the new pix. All info helps on this new IS. SPORT TRAX-What kind of rubber is that for a Sport-Luxury Sedan? Pirelli, Potenza, what happen to them?
Dunlop Sport Maxx, pretty nice new tire...
Old 08-10-05, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by maz
Not a big fan of the design on these rims. These must be the 17s.
I actually like the design of these (it is of the 17") compared the to 18". They're a little cleaner in design, whereas the 18" have these bulges that make it look like fan blades. I hate the 16" standard wheels. What do you guys think?

I still ordered the 18" nonetheless for performance reasons. I can always upgrade to another set of rims if I change my mind.
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I agree the rear here looks better, it's so weird how pics look different when car is angled diff. Although I would never buy a white car, the rear looks better here.

thanks for finding pics.
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Originally Posted by XanaduSC
I agree the rear here looks better, it's so weird how pics look different when car is angled diff. Although I would never buy a white car, the rear looks better here.
I think it's mainly because of the fender flares that make the rear look a lot less square when viewed with a slight angle.
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Yeah I see what you mean, looking at this pic above to the left side the fender flares a little and give the illution of a softer rounder rear. Does that make sense?
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