2006 IS250/350 Official Thread
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Originally Posted by biker
If there is an IS200, it will have very little to do with the current IS200. Maybe Lexus will just carry over the current IS200 as is for a while before dropping it. From the info it seems like the availability in Europe will be later than US.
BMW will carry over the E46 coupe for at least a year before E90 based coupes come out while selling the E90 sedan. Maybe Lexus is doing the same thing.
Info less than a week away.
BMW will carry over the E46 coupe for at least a year before E90 based coupes come out while selling the E90 sedan. Maybe Lexus is doing the same thing.
Info less than a week away.
Considering how 3 series has 1.6, 1.8, 1.8d engines below 2.0 mark, Lexus will need that engine in Europe... Both for pricing and lower gas consumption.
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Hey Biker got plenty of batteries for your camera?
We want interior shots please. Dual exhaust? Stay away from all the Diesel smoke and the Polish dancers. Have a good time and make CL proud. Our fate is in your hands.
Rock
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Originally Posted by Rockville
We want interior shots please. Dual exhaust? Stay away from all the Diesel smoke and the Polish dancers. Have a good time and make CL proud. Our fate is in your hands.
Rock
Rock
From Rockville.
Originally Posted by Rockville
The is pre- announcement dealer info and subject to change. Drumroll........
Smart Access std.
Ventilated Seats Optional
Touch Screen- Voice Activated Nav Optional
Mark Levinson Optional
Optitron Instrument Cluster
Power Tilt/Telescopic Wheel
Audio, Bluetooth, Voice Activation and Display Controls on Steering Wheel
10 Way power seats with memory for driver and passenger
Wood and Metal trim interior
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Park Assist Optional
Dual Zone Auto Climate Control std.
Rain sensing Wipers with Headlamp washers Optional
Illuminated Scuff Plates on door sills
Power rear sunshade Optional
Mini Plug accessory Connector ( for IPOD?)
Std AM FM CD 13 speaker system
All leather ( In our region)
IS350 RWD
IS250 RWD
IS250 RWD 6 speed Manual
IS250 AWD
6 Speed sequential shift Auto.
Basically it's a baby GS folks!
Smart Access std.
Ventilated Seats Optional
Touch Screen- Voice Activated Nav Optional
Mark Levinson Optional
Optitron Instrument Cluster
Power Tilt/Telescopic Wheel
Audio, Bluetooth, Voice Activation and Display Controls on Steering Wheel
10 Way power seats with memory for driver and passenger
Wood and Metal trim interior
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Park Assist Optional
Dual Zone Auto Climate Control std.
Rain sensing Wipers with Headlamp washers Optional
Illuminated Scuff Plates on door sills
Power rear sunshade Optional
Mini Plug accessory Connector ( for IPOD?)
Std AM FM CD 13 speaker system
All leather ( In our region)
IS350 RWD
IS250 RWD
IS250 RWD 6 speed Manual
IS250 AWD
6 Speed sequential shift Auto.
Basically it's a baby GS folks!
Rookie
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Maybe European IS200 will have somekind of version of 4gen 3sge engine currently offered on Altezza RS200. Because the six cylinder now sold in Europe doesnt offer any real performance and has been critizised by the press.
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heres a little silhouette i found of it. doesn't show much but hey its somethin. http://carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=13113&page=3
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Originally Posted by Rockville
We want interior shots please. Dual exhaust? Stay away from all the Diesel smoke and the Polish dancers. Have a good time and make CL proud. Our fate is in your hands.
Rock
Rock
I think they import French dancers, not Polish.
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Sick and Flip
Can you forward some kind of Club Lexus credentials to Biker so he may be able to get some type of Press Pass on announcement day? Right after Denny unveils the IS they will let the Press come up and gawk at the car(s) and take photos. Does Team One have any resources we could use for this occasion? Then Club Lexus will have an official presence at the Geneva Show. Maybe we should just call Denny and I'm sure he would be receptive. I just hope there is enough time.....
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Originally Posted by DallasLex
. It won't be long until we see the headline on MotorTrend cover: "Bimmer/Lex Battle of the Poles"! 
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Originally Posted by Rockville
Can you forward some kind of Club Lexus credentials to Biker so he may be able to get some type of Press Pass on announcement day? Right after Denny unveils the IS they will let the Press come up and gawk at the car(s) and take photos. Does Team One have any resources we could use for this occasion? Then Club Lexus will have an official presence at the Geneva Show. Maybe we should just call Denny and I'm sure he would be receptive. I just hope there is enough time.....
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Originally Posted by Rockville
Does Team One have any resources we could use for this occasion?.
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Does anyone know when the IS250/350 will be available in the US? Is there a waitlist yet? An estimated MSRP? All-wheel drive?
Or will all of this be debuted March 1 along with the actual design of the car?
Or will all of this be debuted March 1 along with the actual design of the car?
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Originally Posted by Butter04
Does anyone know when the IS250/350 will be available in the US? Is there a waitlist yet? An estimated MSRP? All-wheel drive?
Or will all of this be debuted March 1 along with the actual design of the car?
Or will all of this be debuted March 1 along with the actual design of the car?
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From: MD
Not sure where I heard about Denny Clements in Geneva
Maybe I imagined it so clearly but I thought I saw it somewhere in my reading....Anyway the dealer information is that the new IS will be here in October '05 as an '06 model. I don't like to quote Lexus release dates as they have been pushed back sometimes as much as 6 months! Since it is pretty close on the calendar that is my story and I'm sticking with it. SpWolf do you even have a camera? or do you spend all of your money on Car Magazines? You are on top of it however you manage it. Wish I could be there too with all the French dancers and Fur coats in Geneve. Ne touche pas.