Lexus: Please build 6sp IS350 Coupe!
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Originally Posted by NeonDan
i was told that the reason Toyota wont build a 6 speed IS-350 is because the car would loose its PZLEV certification status with the EPA. Hpw true that is im not sure but if enough people pressure maybe they'll reconsider
I think the IS350 will be certified as a ULEV just like the GS300/430, or a ULEV-II at best.
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Originally Posted by enigma354
i wonder what designation that would use for the IS coupe...IC 350? Or IS350c?
If the coupe's appearance deviates enough from the sedan a la the 6-Series vs. the 5-Series, however, we might be seeing a new model name introduced such as an IC250/350.
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Originally Posted by Bean
Yeah there was a thread discussing it, Toyota owns the copyright to the name IS460
Toyota doesnt have an inline series of motor slated for the US... The Z initially had an inline motor too you know? Only the recent 350Z has a V6 (the 300ZX being more of a touring car and considered a ZX car and not a Z car technically)
You can go ahead and think its stupid. I see no problem with a $32k V6 RWD coupe that makes 350hp with a 6-speed manual transmission, gets great gas mileage and toyota reliability. Do you? If you think its a stupid car based upon the sheer fact that it won't have an inline motor, then you've got a 'holier than thou' problem. Sure inline motors are superior in most aspects... but not in packaging and not in cross-platform portability; which is what counts when you want to make PROFIT on the car.
Toyota doesnt have an inline series of motor slated for the US... The Z initially had an inline motor too you know? Only the recent 350Z has a V6 (the 300ZX being more of a touring car and considered a ZX car and not a Z car technically)
You can go ahead and think its stupid. I see no problem with a $32k V6 RWD coupe that makes 350hp with a 6-speed manual transmission, gets great gas mileage and toyota reliability. Do you? If you think its a stupid car based upon the sheer fact that it won't have an inline motor, then you've got a 'holier than thou' problem. Sure inline motors are superior in most aspects... but not in packaging and not in cross-platform portability; which is what counts when you want to make PROFIT on the car.
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