Is this the new 2006 IS350?
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Originally Posted by Zor Prime
These were posted on .net.. yesterday and as most people agree this is the best spyshot yet. A few who work for lexus and have seen the video have confirmed that this is what it looked like. The front looks like the GS a little bit and the rear looks like all the chops floating around..me personally I think this is it boys and girls...
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Guys...no offense but why bother with all this speculation? When the facts come out and it is revealed in geneva, then we can talk about it. Pictures - talks, guesses, theories - are simply not FACTS. Just wait. Besides, some of the pictures of the new GS that were "out" A VERY LONG TIME AGO and the car now doesnt look a dam thing liek those car pictures and drawings. so my suggestion is - dont speculate and hypothesize about a vehicle like this.
The facts of this car are simple - and what i DO know that i can share...that others also know is VERY few ppl in lexus have seen it...yes even some lexus assocaites dont knwo what it looks like...It has the similar style lines (body style look) of the new GS and about 3/4 the size of the third generation GS model, and it has a lot of styling fromt he LF-C. It is going to be a great compact sports sedan.
When it actually is revealed in geneva in a few weeks...then you can say whatever you want.
The facts of this car are simple - and what i DO know that i can share...that others also know is VERY few ppl in lexus have seen it...yes even some lexus assocaites dont knwo what it looks like...It has the similar style lines (body style look) of the new GS and about 3/4 the size of the third generation GS model, and it has a lot of styling fromt he LF-C. It is going to be a great compact sports sedan.
When it actually is revealed in geneva in a few weeks...then you can say whatever you want.
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speculate! speculate! speculate! speculate! speculate! speculate! speculate! speculate! speculate!
honestly though- it helps fish out little tidbits of information that others may know and makes people wonder what's possible and what's new.
i speculate all the time - people who tend to plan tend to speculate about the future. i speculate for my company.
i'd like to find out if the car has a fold down rear seat.
the IS is the entry level lexus. it's aimed at the younger crowd and the younger crowd tends to want to do stuff that the older crowd doesn't - like going camping but sleeping in their car, buying large pieces of wood to make furniture in their dorm rooms, holding ski's in the back, giving their pets a larger area to hang out and lounge around when they take their pets for a ride...
so there i go again- speculating...
c.
honestly though- it helps fish out little tidbits of information that others may know and makes people wonder what's possible and what's new.
i speculate all the time - people who tend to plan tend to speculate about the future. i speculate for my company.
i'd like to find out if the car has a fold down rear seat.
the IS is the entry level lexus. it's aimed at the younger crowd and the younger crowd tends to want to do stuff that the older crowd doesn't - like going camping but sleeping in their car, buying large pieces of wood to make furniture in their dorm rooms, holding ski's in the back, giving their pets a larger area to hang out and lounge around when they take their pets for a ride...
so there i go again- speculating...
c.
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Why..
Uggh...why can't Lexus ever take a risk in design. Both the new IS and GS of course will still sell well, because Lexus' brand power is growing as well as them being world class cars, but I'm starting to get tired of being disappointed in their designs? Anyone else feel the same? I probably would still buy one if I had the money, but I haven't been moved by a Lexus design in a long time (current GS design was the last time)..not including the LF concept vehicles which I loved..oh well
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Originally Posted by Mind18
I'm starting to get tired of being disappointed in their designs? Anyone else feel the same?
...Oh Lexus
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It looks nice, it's by no means an ugly car but I'm just not feeling it. I believe Lexus is going with the designs that will appeal to the widest audience. It's certainly not going to offend anyone with that design. It's conservative yet "stylish" enough to appeal to both long-time Lexus buyers and first-time luxury buyers. Personally, I don't think the next generation IS is in my future.
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Originally Posted by SDLexus
It looks nice, it's by no means an ugly car but I'm just not feeling it. I believe Lexus is going with the designs that will appeal to the widest audience. It's certainly not going to offend anyone with that design. It's conservative yet "stylish" enough to appeal to both long-time Lexus buyers and first-time luxury buyers. Personally, I don't think the next generation IS is in my future.
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Originally Posted by flipside909
It's close to that but not exact. The tails are a tad larger and square for the actual car.
Thanks for giving your input. I feel much better about the rear being larger and having a square
shape. I for one am just as excited as the next IS3 owner/admirer.
I think all this excitment and apprehension about the new generation IS3 stems from the fact that most owners/admirer want the IS3 to do well in the market place (as does Lexus) and propel the IS3 into next level that is deserves.
I think the IS3 is the underdog when you compare it to the standard of the BMW 3, Mercedes C
and the Audi A4. So let's all root for the underdog as it goes out into the world and competes with Europe's best !
Go IS3.....Go IS3......Go IS3 WHOOOOHOOO!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by shoei
Thanks for giving your input. I feel much better about the rear being larger and having a square
shape. I for one am just as excited as the next IS3 owner/admirer.
I think all this excitment and apprehension about the new generation IS3 stems from the fact that most owners/admirer want the IS3 to do well in the market place (as does Lexus) and propel the IS3 into next level that is deserves.
I think the IS3 is the underdog when you compare it to the standard of the BMW 3, Mercedes C
and the Audi A4. So let's all root for the underdog as it goes out into the world and competes with Europe's best !
Go IS3.....Go IS3......Go IS3 WHOOOOHOOO!!!!!!!
shape. I for one am just as excited as the next IS3 owner/admirer.
I think all this excitment and apprehension about the new generation IS3 stems from the fact that most owners/admirer want the IS3 to do well in the market place (as does Lexus) and propel the IS3 into next level that is deserves.
I think the IS3 is the underdog when you compare it to the standard of the BMW 3, Mercedes C
and the Audi A4. So let's all root for the underdog as it goes out into the world and competes with Europe's best !
Go IS3.....Go IS3......Go IS3 WHOOOOHOOO!!!!!!!
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From what I see now, the front is not bad. The sides can be more aggressively styled without that "Neon" lip at the top of the rear door. The back is so disappointing (except for the dual exhausts). I think it's the taillights. Like the LED? turn signals, but those red ovals have to go; it's seen on too many cars ever since it came out on the IS
I'm hoping the production model is tweaked a little... I was anticipating buying the new IS... for some reason, the C-class has caught my eye!?!
I'm hoping the production model is tweaked a little... I was anticipating buying the new IS... for some reason, the C-class has caught my eye!?!