My thoughts on my IS 6MT (so far)
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My thoughts on my IS 6MT (so far)
Likes: 1) pretty good ride, no LS, but good-taut but never choppy
2) good seats, coming from a Tacoma TRD..anything is better
3) velvety smooth engine...yes I said that
4) typical Lexus build quality, esp interior
5) pretty good MPG...got 30.9 mpg driving back from Nashville. Some stop and go and alot of hills
Surprises:
1) Manual shifter does NOT suck, its not like my old Miata...nothing really to gripe about
2) Getting alot of turned heads, locally, even though its 10 y/o
3) Stops are short and drama-free
4) Good acceleration (not great) w/6 speed... more than adequate (it will out run a mid 90's 7 series 0-60)
Dislikes:
1) Penalty box back seat leg room
2) No seat heat/AC or garage door opener
3) Shifter location interferes w/bottles in cupholder and some controls, no big
Overall I'm happy, kinda wish I had found a higher trim IS, but finding a decent one w/a manual is hard enough
So my score 8.5/10
2) good seats, coming from a Tacoma TRD..anything is better
3) velvety smooth engine...yes I said that
4) typical Lexus build quality, esp interior
5) pretty good MPG...got 30.9 mpg driving back from Nashville. Some stop and go and alot of hills
Surprises:
1) Manual shifter does NOT suck, its not like my old Miata...nothing really to gripe about
2) Getting alot of turned heads, locally, even though its 10 y/o
3) Stops are short and drama-free
4) Good acceleration (not great) w/6 speed... more than adequate (it will out run a mid 90's 7 series 0-60)
Dislikes:
1) Penalty box back seat leg room
2) No seat heat/AC or garage door opener
3) Shifter location interferes w/bottles in cupholder and some controls, no big
Overall I'm happy, kinda wish I had found a higher trim IS, but finding a decent one w/a manual is hard enough
So my score 8.5/10
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I agree, the shifter isn't as bad as I've read though I liked the IS300 5mt transmission better. Also wish it had heated seats, but you take what you can get, which unfortunately isn't much for manual transmissions anymore.
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I'm glad you like the shifter.
I personally don't like, especially compared to my 2017 Miata RF shifter.
IS250 shifter feels like it came from a truck (loose and very long shifting with very sensitive clutch that doesn't engage quickly).
I personally don't like, especially compared to my 2017 Miata RF shifter.
IS250 shifter feels like it came from a truck (loose and very long shifting with very sensitive clutch that doesn't engage quickly).
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I recommend checking out this thread. Greatly improves how the clutch disengages/engages! Also an inexpensive and easy modification.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cumulator.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cumulator.html
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