3rd gen engine bay isn't as clean as 2nd gen
10-18-13, 03:58 AM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
It's not just that. I have the second generation but had the third generation as loaner last week and I noticed they cut the cost in many areas. I feel like 2nd gen is better build.
10-18-13, 04:14 AM
#3
Driver
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Q
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The 2IS is better built and is a Luxury Sport Sedan.
The 3IS has been compromised in many areas, but focuses on handling, making it a Sport Luxury Sedan.
Two completely different things.
10-18-13, 05:17 AM
#6
Exactly. This all goes back to the very controversial argument here on the forums and mentioned by a few posters:
The 2IS is better built and is a Luxury Sport Sedan.
The 3IS has been compromised in many areas, but focuses on handling, making it a Sport Luxury Sedan.
Two completely different things.
The 2IS is better built and is a Luxury Sport Sedan.
The 3IS has been compromised in many areas, but focuses on handling, making it a Sport Luxury Sedan.
Two completely different things.
10-18-13, 06:36 AM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: NSW
Posts: 1,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hahah you 'just' noticed.. Lexus has cut so many corners with the 3IS it ain't funny
Refer to the thread below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ned-lexus.html
Refer to the thread below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ned-lexus.html
Trending Topics
You heard it here first..!!!
10-18-13, 08:38 AM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Used with the heavy trunk on my second gen IS I almost hit the windshield when i open the third gen trunk. what a joke, pretty soon they'll use cardboard and sell them for the same $40k
10-18-13, 09:25 AM
#10
Sounds like a little bit of weight savings to me. How many luxury car buyers really spend that much time under the hood of their car, car enthusiasts not included? I don't see how it makes that much of a difference to the majority of people who buy the car.
10-18-13, 10:06 AM
#11
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Exactly, we don't want to spend thst much time under the hood. Which is why all luxury cars have plactic coverings.
It also looks more refined. The way it is now looks like a 1998 honda civic engine bay.
10-18-13, 10:57 AM
#15
Lol, wow, they saved 1 pound. The plastic cover prevents dust buildup and is easier to clean.
Exactly, we don't want to spend thst much time under the hood. Which is why all luxury cars have plactic coverings.
It also looks more refined. The way it is now looks like a 1998 honda civic engine bay.
Exactly, we don't want to spend thst much time under the hood. Which is why all luxury cars have plactic coverings.
It also looks more refined. The way it is now looks like a 1998 honda civic engine bay.