Looking at IS250, but Cup Holders?
12-07-13, 05:34 AM
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I don't mind how everything is !! Feels like I'm in a cockpit and the car is just suited for the pilot !! Passengers are always gonna complain !! Just full out a customer complaint and keep it movin lol !!! Haha
12-07-13, 06:04 AM
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@sveinongen I like that layout. Very attractive. But I don't see how the cup holder situation is much improved and then one has to reach for the **** to switch to Sport+ whereas right now it's right where the arm rests. As @Kwik8276 says -- I think the Lexus engineers wanted to create a drivers cockpit with passengers as an afterthought -- in the USA at least.
12-07-13, 07:59 AM
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@sveinongen I like that layout. Very attractive. But I don't see how the cup holder situation is much improved and then one has to reach for the **** to switch to Sport+ whereas right now it's right where the arm rests. As @Kwik8276 says -- I think the Lexus engineers wanted to create a drivers cockpit with passengers as an afterthought -- in the USA at least.
In my case I use the the alot mouse more than the Mode switch so I have to move my arm more now,
Anyway, no car is perfect and we will never be totally satisfied.
Lexus 3is is an awesome car
12-07-13, 11:10 AM
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Something as simple as flipping the shifter and mouse would make a big difference. But really it need a total overhaul. Combining the issues of cup holders for passengers, cup holder for mouse use, lack of storage/cubby space, etc, and in the end you come up with needing a full redesign.
12-07-13, 02:21 PM
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I've owned a 2002 IS300 and then a 206 Lexus IS250 AWD which went away when it couldn't fit a rear car seat.
Now that the kids are getting a little older I wanted to buy either a 2014 is250 or a 2014 Infiniti Q50. I really like the looks of the new IS, but when I drive it I can't seem to get past the cup holder location. My wife's arm seems to be right on top of the cup holders and I can't really seem to find a place to put my phone that works well.
What are your thoughts on the cup holders? Are they as bad as they look/seem after having the car for a while or is it easy to adjust too? Where do you keep you phone if not in the cup holders?
Thanks in advance!
Now that the kids are getting a little older I wanted to buy either a 2014 is250 or a 2014 Infiniti Q50. I really like the looks of the new IS, but when I drive it I can't seem to get past the cup holder location. My wife's arm seems to be right on top of the cup holders and I can't really seem to find a place to put my phone that works well.
What are your thoughts on the cup holders? Are they as bad as they look/seem after having the car for a while or is it easy to adjust too? Where do you keep you phone if not in the cup holders?
Thanks in advance!
Seriously, the placement is awkward on the 3IS, but it's livable. I wouldn't pass on the Lexus because of it. From the standpoint of driving dynamics, I think you'd be much happier with a Lexus, although the Q50 is not a bad car (there are several 3IS vs. Q50 threads in this forum that you might wish to read). I do understand however, that small things can make or break a deal. My biggest gripe with the 350F is the lack of memory setting on the driver's seat, which is unconscionable on a $45,000+ car. Despite that, I'm a happy camper.
12-07-13, 04:49 PM
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They're not so bad, and it's all relative. Compared to the BMW X1, or any E90 3-Series car, 3IS cup holders are brilliant. Back in the '80's, most of the German marques refused to put in any cup holders until they realized Americans couldn't drive more than a mile before becoming dehydrated.
Seriously, the placement is awkward on the 3IS, but it's livable. I wouldn't pass on the Lexus because of it. From the standpoint of driving dynamics, I think you'd be much happier with a Lexus, although the Q50 is not a bad car (there are several 3IS vs. Q50 threads in this forum that you might wish to read). I do understand however, that small things can make or break a deal. My biggest gripe with the 350F is the lack of memory setting on the driver's seat, which is unconscionable on a $45,000+ car. Despite that, I'm a happy camper.
Seriously, the placement is awkward on the 3IS, but it's livable. I wouldn't pass on the Lexus because of it. From the standpoint of driving dynamics, I think you'd be much happier with a Lexus, although the Q50 is not a bad car (there are several 3IS vs. Q50 threads in this forum that you might wish to read). I do understand however, that small things can make or break a deal. My biggest gripe with the 350F is the lack of memory setting on the driver's seat, which is unconscionable on a $45,000+ car. Despite that, I'm a happy camper.
Like no Ultra Sonic Blue color for US market, led fog light, ventilated seat in Nuluxe interior,memory seat and so on. In the European marked this is options you can have in the F-sport
12-12-13, 02:42 PM
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^^^ Looks like it's along the inside of the door? I can foresee leg burns with an open container of hot coffee.
Not sure if it's because I'm a woman. But since my seat is positioned slightly closer to the dash (so I can reach the pedals), I have to slightly turn at an angle to reach a drink in the front cup holder. Forget using the second one behind it. I have to either turn halfway or do some awkward elbow-in-the-air/reach-behind-me maneuver to get a drink from it.
Not sure if it's because I'm a woman. But since my seat is positioned slightly closer to the dash (so I can reach the pedals), I have to slightly turn at an angle to reach a drink in the front cup holder. Forget using the second one behind it. I have to either turn halfway or do some awkward elbow-in-the-air/reach-behind-me maneuver to get a drink from it.
12-12-13, 04:31 PM
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No it's not just you iPinky. I missed them in the doors in the picture. I guess my point is that cup holders are disappearing from cars that have a shifter and a controller in the center consol.
12-12-13, 04:46 PM
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^^^ Looks like it's along the inside of the door? I can foresee leg burns with an open container of hot coffee. Not sure if it's because I'm a woman. But since my seat is positioned slightly closer to the dash (so I can reach the pedals), I have to slightly turn at an angle to reach a drink in the front cup holder. Forget using the second one behind it. I have to either turn halfway or do some awkward elbow-in-the-air/reach-behind-me maneuver to get a drink from it.
12-12-13, 04:59 PM
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Nah...jk
12-12-13, 05:10 PM
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12-12-13, 08:20 PM
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^^^ Looks like it's along the inside of the door? I can foresee leg burns with an open container of hot coffee.
Not sure if it's because I'm a woman. But since my seat is positioned slightly closer to the dash (so I can reach the pedals), I have to slightly turn at an angle to reach a drink in the front cup holder. Forget using the second one behind it. I have to either turn halfway or do some awkward elbow-in-the-air/reach-behind-me maneuver to get a drink from it.
Not sure if it's because I'm a woman. But since my seat is positioned slightly closer to the dash (so I can reach the pedals), I have to slightly turn at an angle to reach a drink in the front cup holder. Forget using the second one behind it. I have to either turn halfway or do some awkward elbow-in-the-air/reach-behind-me maneuver to get a drink from it.
I agree cup holder position is some what awkward and many people may not use it. I wish they had a cover of some sort so you could just keep it closed and have cleaner look when not using them.
12-12-13, 11:53 PM
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