Political correctness has not affected fur sales around here - the well to do have plenty of them and wear them all the time. With this crazy winter - it's needed.

 

So... it looks like no 6-speed manual with the IS350??

 

PBM317, that is the question everyone wants to know the answer to. Our dealer info does not mention a manual IS350 but it does have a manual RWD IS250. Since there will be more IS models such as a 2 door coupe/convertible and possibly a sport wagon issued later maybe the manual version of the IS350 will arrive later. One can only hope......

 

Rockville, what about AWD?

 

AWD for the IS250 only.

 

So AWD for the IS250 only but 6-speed for the IS350 only? And will the AWD on the IS250 be standard or an option? I am debating between the G35 and the IS, hoping I will fall in love with the new IS...

 

Smart access standard??!! I had a dream last night that my RX had it

 

whoh 2006? you mean 2005 right?

four more days!

 

I bet Lexus does what Infiniti did with their 6MT G35. They'll probably introduce the manual with the coupe/convert and then retrofit it back into the sedan.

 

The G35 is a beaut. The IS will be sweeter. It will have Lexus Luxury and racing engine technology. It will come up on the BMW 330i and flash its HID's and say "on your left" or "see ya".
Some Hollywood movie producer will inevitably put it in some chase scene in a movie with Jet Li or someone sexy driving it. Can't wait to welcome the GS's little brother into this world......

 

Does anyone have car magazine(uk) coz this guy claims that there are official photos.
http://www.carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=14107

 

Pictures from the CAR magazine.Looks real to me.

 

Omg! Its Nice! can you tell us whats in the article as well?

 

Ohh siht!!! Its here!!! That car is hot to death. And this is only the 250??? For some reason those wheels look small, but I guess its because of the low resolution pics. The rear wheel well arch screams Scion tC to me with its smooth bulge. I love those air dams by the fog lamp. Probably for the brakes. It has a fast low slung look that is very attractive. Time for some pics. These pics are gonna spread like wildfire all over the net within 2 days. Overall, very very good job, and it looks more European than any European car. However, I'm still waiting for the 6MT IS350. Without it, most (well... me personally) wont take them serious. Hopefully they will release one when they introduce the Coupe and Convertible models. This model's curvacious lines is begging for a 2 door.

 

Hmmm . . . doesn't look as nice as the previous rendition in silver on page 1. . . curves are sexier on that one . . .