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Jan 14, 2005 | 05:57 PM

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Gojirra99

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

I HOPE and I mean I HOPE, Lexus offers a manual WITH A CLUTCH with both models. And not the industry standard manual with the weak engine, auto with the strong engine crap.

I hope so too. How is that an industry standard , when the competitor they are aiming at, the BMW 3 series offer manual with with a clutch for all models.

Jan 14, 2005 | 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

I HOPE and I mean I HOPE, Lexus offers a manual WITH A CLUTCH with both models. And not the industry standard manual with the weak engine, auto with the strong engine crap.

Many of us are eagerly anticipating this car. And I HOPE and I mean I HOPE Lexus releases all the models at the same time.

very true, a manual is always my true love

Jan 15, 2005 | 07:50 AM

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biker

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Well if the IS350 does come with an MT, that would mean that the same drivetrain could be transplanted into the GS350. Of course chances of Lexus doing that are about nill. :

Jan 15, 2005 | 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Good point. Why do car companies do this? BMW let's you get manuals on any 3, 5 or 6 series- regardless of motor. They even let you get manual on the X3 SUV, both motors.

Jan 16, 2005 | 11:11 AM

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I think the answer is

Lexus = luxury

Luxury = Auto gearbox.

I have F1 shift so best of both worlds + the iron strength and smoothness of an Auto box.

Jan 16, 2005 | 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yoshi

I think the answer is

Lexus = luxury

Luxury = Auto gearbox.
. . .

Not this IS model. Lexus already have the ES in the entry level class for luxury. They need a true sports sedan/coupe to widen their model range & further increase their competitiveness/image.

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Jan 16, 2005 | 06:21 PM

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XeroK00L

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Originally Posted by yoshi

I think the answer is

Lexus = luxury

Luxury = Auto gearbox.

I have F1 shift so best of both worlds + the iron strength and smoothness of an Auto box.

For one thing, the LF-A uses F1 paddle shift.

Jan 16, 2005 | 11:03 PM

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Not this IS model. Lexus already have the ES in the entry level class for luxury. They need a true sports sedan/coupe to widen their model range & further increase their competitiveness/image.

yup i agree. lexus already has more than enogh luxury cars in the lineup i think. they should just focus on the sport department and give it a big hit