Official 06 IS 300 pics (56k warning)
03-03-05, 03:06 PM
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Well we definitely know where Lexus wants to go with the new IS. 
03-03-05, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by digital_b
Having owned a new 04 tl I think its much better looking than the new is with a better looking interior too BUT its clearly a value car and being built in ohio shows too. I finally understand all the mewling about how much better the tl would have been in rwd too. acura is blowing it there. I suppose that I need to see a new is in person but from all the pics I have seen it DOES look like a mazda3 outside. the interior is very nice however. I REALLY hope that this styling does not carry over to the next gen ls. god what a mistake that would be.
03-04-05, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladi
Those calipers are from diesel model. They probably serve the purpose like you would expect from luxury maker.
The car itself won't need much of stopping power like 3 liter V6. If that diesel runs to 60 in less than 10seconds that should be counted as success.
The car itself won't need much of stopping power like 3 liter V6. If that diesel runs to 60 in less than 10seconds that should be counted as success.
As long as they keep the weight down 10 s 0-60 on that car should be doable. The diesel will probably beat the 250 in passing tho.
03-04-05, 12:16 PM
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More hp?
I think this is a beautiful car....much, much better than the current generation! I see people talking about a higher hp version, but all I see is the 204 hp number on the IS250. Is there going to be a higher hp version? I currently have an Audi A6 2.7T....with 260 hp and two turbos, I am having a hard time considering my next car unless it has some kick. I like the new Infiniti M, but really don't want to spend $45-50k again. Anybody know about an IS coming with more hp? What is this about an IS350? Thanks.
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03-04-05, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by empirepd
I think this is a beautiful car....much, much better than the current generation! I see people talking about a higher hp version, but all I see is the 204 hp number on the IS250. Is there going to be a higher hp version? I currently have an Audi A6 2.7T....with 260 hp and two turbos, I am having a hard time considering my next car unless it has some kick. I iike the new Infiniti M, but really don't want to spend $45-50k again. Anybody know about an IS coming with more hp? What is this about an IS350? Thanks.
03-04-05, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by empirepd
I think this is a beautiful car....much, much better than the current generation! I see people talking about a higher hp version, but all I see is the 204 hp number on the IS250. Is there going to be a higher hp version? I currently have an Audi A6 2.7T....with 260 hp and two turbos, I am having a hard time considering my next car unless it has some kick. I like the new Infiniti M, but really don't want to spend $45-50k again. Anybody know about an IS coming with more hp? What is this about an IS350? Thanks.
Here's an article I posted in December 04:
https://www.clublexus.com/index.php/...iew/2474/1/10/
03-05-05, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AJL0365
will a power rear sunshade be available?
https://www.clublexus.com/index.php/...iew/5182/1/10/
03-05-05, 08:42 AM
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2006 IS US Debut
I am now considering going to the New York Auto Show to see this car. Has there been a press release from Lexus stating that the new IS will be there?
Also, on the feature note, does it has auto dimming mirrors?
Also, on the feature note, does it has auto dimming mirrors?
03-05-05, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by empirepd
Also, on the feature note, does it has auto dimming mirrors?
