Attention! questions for people with IS 350 F sport RWD
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Attention! questions for people with IS 350 F sport RWD
I've been looking over all the options for the new IS that i ordered but the Lexus site doesn't have the details to some questions i want answers to.
since my car build is so rare i would like to see if any of you who already have a car can help.
this is my exact build..
2014 IS350 F sport obsidian with Rojo interior and option package B (includes PCS and rear shade) i live in colorado so your build may vary, but with regards to the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. i understand the IS does not have the seat memory. but does the steering wheel still move up and away when you exit the vehicle? and will it return to its last position like my 2013 GS 350 does?
also do the mirrors tilt down when the car is put into reverse?
i can pretty much tell the car does not have the smog sensor found on gen 2 IS please confirm
and what is the blank button at the top right of the HVAC control for? is that a future feature not found on any of the models?
lastly, can anyone tell me the gear ratios for the 8 speed verses the 6 speed AWD cars? i assume a 6 speed is the same transmission found in my GS 350 F sport. i notice at 70 mph the engine is running at 2k rpm. can anyone tell me if the IS has the same final gear ratio as the GS 6 speed counterpart?
and what is different in the 8 speed, doe it have a higher final gear? if you have a RWD what is the rpm's at 70 mph?
thanks!
since my car build is so rare i would like to see if any of you who already have a car can help.
this is my exact build..
2014 IS350 F sport obsidian with Rojo interior and option package B (includes PCS and rear shade) i live in colorado so your build may vary, but with regards to the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. i understand the IS does not have the seat memory. but does the steering wheel still move up and away when you exit the vehicle? and will it return to its last position like my 2013 GS 350 does?
also do the mirrors tilt down when the car is put into reverse?
i can pretty much tell the car does not have the smog sensor found on gen 2 IS please confirm
and what is the blank button at the top right of the HVAC control for? is that a future feature not found on any of the models?
lastly, can anyone tell me the gear ratios for the 8 speed verses the 6 speed AWD cars? i assume a 6 speed is the same transmission found in my GS 350 F sport. i notice at 70 mph the engine is running at 2k rpm. can anyone tell me if the IS has the same final gear ratio as the GS 6 speed counterpart?
and what is different in the 8 speed, doe it have a higher final gear? if you have a RWD what is the rpm's at 70 mph?
thanks!
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in colorado there are only 2 packages, i got the highest one. it includes BSM, Mark Lev, pre collision radar cruise (PCS), rear shade, nav and all the other F sport standard issue options.
whats really interesting and very fortunate for me is that in many other states there can be as many as 6 F sport packages and NONE that i can find offer all of the features i have. most do not have the PCS, or lack the BSM usually if you get the PCS you always get the rear shade to go with it.
I've also seen several that do not include the power tilt and telescopic.
so my car will be VERY rare! mainly do to the fact that most of the states i checked are subject to snow and in those states i can get every option box checked available for the RWD F sport package. i am making an assumption as to why..
when you look at the AWD 350 F sport which is a higher base price you get even fewer options. it almost seems like Lexus is trying to prevent the MSRP from going over 50k. my MSRP is 49,172 i get the impression they take off certain options when you select AWD to keep the price below 50k.
its almost like they don't want it to get too close to a GS since they are so similar.
but you know what Lexus will be doing in subsequent models years, to promote more sales they are going to add more packages so that you can get more options for your build. when i sign papers i plan to lease, and i am going to see how short of a lease i can get so when the more feature rich packages come available i will be in a good position to trade up.
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I've been looking over all the options for the new IS that i ordered but the Lexus site doesn't have the details to some questions i want answers to.
since my car build is so rare i would like to see if any of you who already have a car can help.
this is my exact build..
2014 IS350 F sport obsidian with Rojo interior and option package B (includes PCS and rear shade) i live in colorado so your build may vary, but with regards to the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. i understand the IS does not have the seat memory. but does the steering wheel still move up and away when you exit the vehicle? and will it return to its last position like my 2013 GS 350 does?
also do the mirrors tilt down when the car is put into reverse?
i can pretty much tell the car does not have the smog sensor found on gen 2 IS please confirm
and what is the blank button at the top right of the HVAC control for? is that a future feature not found on any of the models?
lastly, can anyone tell me the gear ratios for the 8 speed verses the 6 speed AWD cars? i assume a 6 speed is the same transmission found in my GS 350 F sport. i notice at 70 mph the engine is running at 2k rpm. can anyone tell me if the IS has the same final gear ratio as the GS 6 speed counterpart?
and what is different in the 8 speed, doe it have a higher final gear? if you have a RWD what is the rpm's at 70 mph?
thanks!
since my car build is so rare i would like to see if any of you who already have a car can help.
this is my exact build..
2014 IS350 F sport obsidian with Rojo interior and option package B (includes PCS and rear shade) i live in colorado so your build may vary, but with regards to the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. i understand the IS does not have the seat memory. but does the steering wheel still move up and away when you exit the vehicle? and will it return to its last position like my 2013 GS 350 does?
also do the mirrors tilt down when the car is put into reverse?
i can pretty much tell the car does not have the smog sensor found on gen 2 IS please confirm
and what is the blank button at the top right of the HVAC control for? is that a future feature not found on any of the models?
lastly, can anyone tell me the gear ratios for the 8 speed verses the 6 speed AWD cars? i assume a 6 speed is the same transmission found in my GS 350 F sport. i notice at 70 mph the engine is running at 2k rpm. can anyone tell me if the IS has the same final gear ratio as the GS 6 speed counterpart?
and what is different in the 8 speed, doe it have a higher final gear? if you have a RWD what is the rpm's at 70 mph?
thanks!
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its interesting in sport+ mode the rpms increase? does it change to a lower gear?
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I know in our V8 Touareg it will not go into 6th gear in Sport mode no matter how fast you go.
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I do notice that it will hold gears much better though.
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