E-shifting
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E-shifting
I have an IS loaner today and I love it, but I have a question. Does the E-Shift get down to 1st gear? If so, how? My GS does not have E-shift and the Touchshift on my Benz will let you get to first gear.
Thanks for your comments.
Thanks for your comments.
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nope, it only goes to second as the lowest gear
From what I understand, Lexus made 2 the smallest E-Shift number because the shift from first to second gear is so fast that many people would over-rev the engine. Also, on slippery surfaces the transmission may actually start in 2nd gear.
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I understand your reply, as well as how E-Shift works. My question was answered by 1NewLexIS300 thought. I simply wanted to know if I could manually control the shift from 1st to 2nd gear in E-Shift.
I am sure however that if I wanted to remain in 1st gear, I could shift through the gate to get to L and leave it there until I decided to work my way through the gate.
Other than the E-Shift not going into first gear and a few other small points about the car, it is perfect. I really enjoyed driving it!
I am sure however that if I wanted to remain in 1st gear, I could shift through the gate to get to L and leave it there until I decided to work my way through the gate.
Other than the E-Shift not going into first gear and a few other small points about the car, it is perfect. I really enjoyed driving it!
f-lex-ible,
you thinking bout getting one soon?? its worth it bro....what color would you get? (u shoulda got that Eclass with AMG)
midian, i know bout that other stuff...its just he was askign what the lowest was on E-shift......thanks for posting the info tho so everyone else knows.....
you thinking bout getting one soon?? its worth it bro....what color would you get? (u shoulda got that Eclass with AMG)
midian, i know bout that other stuff...its just he was askign what the lowest was on E-shift......thanks for posting the info tho so everyone else knows.....
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Man,
I'd love an IS! The only problem is...well, my wife and I are both about six feet and we have a 3 year old son. When we sit him in the back seat of the GS, we have to let the seat up so that he won't kick it. It is pretty much the same way in the E430.
The other day, he rode in the IS with me and I had to let the seat up to the point that it would not have been comfortable for me to ride in the passenger seat.
But, that hasn't stopped me from trying though. If only I could convince her...
If I did get one, it would have the charcoal/black interior and either the white or that (mustard) gold exterior.
I like the E55, but I'm not ready to spend that much yet, maybe next time. Also, my wife drives the Benz most of the time anyway so it's no major loss to me.
Enjoy your IS!
I'd love an IS! The only problem is...well, my wife and I are both about six feet and we have a 3 year old son. When we sit him in the back seat of the GS, we have to let the seat up so that he won't kick it. It is pretty much the same way in the E430.
The other day, he rode in the IS with me and I had to let the seat up to the point that it would not have been comfortable for me to ride in the passenger seat.
But, that hasn't stopped me from trying though. If only I could convince her...
If I did get one, it would have the charcoal/black interior and either the white or that (mustard) gold exterior.
I like the E55, but I'm not ready to spend that much yet, maybe next time. Also, my wife drives the Benz most of the time anyway so it's no major loss to me.
Enjoy your IS!
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how is your e-class? we have an E-430 98, i sware its pos.. that thing has so many problems.. i have told my self never to buy one.. is this true with yours, this is our second benz and they have all had problems LMK
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