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i really hope Lexus stops playing catch up with their next car and they can actually lead. they have the most money out of all the car makers but keep falling short. struggling in every performance metric compared to rivals.
for one they need to make their cars lighter. they're always the fattest porkiest in the class.
for one they need to make their cars lighter. they're always the fattest porkiest in the class.
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I agree. They really need a performance variant sitting above the 350 that can compete with the M3. Even the RC lacks that extra punch.
in terms of tech and other features, some good signs coming out of the new Camry. Hopefully this transfers over to better tech and quality with the new IS
in terms of tech and other features, some good signs coming out of the new Camry. Hopefully this transfers over to better tech and quality with the new IS
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I got told 2019 by my salesman last time I was at the dealer for an oil change, but I highly doubt it and also think it's gonna be 2020...
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Yeah. I would guess 2020.
Really hoping they stick with a naturally aspirated V6, but just bump up the power while keeping weight in check. No question, the 3.5 is a great engine, but I do think it was lazy of them to just copy-paste it between generations. I would appreciate a more conservative front end as well. It can still be attractive without looking like an origami creation
Really hoping they stick with a naturally aspirated V6, but just bump up the power while keeping weight in check. No question, the 3.5 is a great engine, but I do think it was lazy of them to just copy-paste it between generations. I would appreciate a more conservative front end as well. It can still be attractive without looking like an origami creation
I am looking forward to a new ISF so hopefully they make one soon. There needs to be a car that has better performance than the IS350. Even something that can go head to head with the 400hp Infiniti would suffice.
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i hope the stock IS exhaust sound for the 350/ISF is more aggressive than right now as well... it seems like the germans always has a very nice exhaust sound, while we need aftermarket exhausts for our cars to sound good
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i really hope Lexus stops playing catch up with their next car and they can actually lead. they have the most money out of all the car makers but keep falling short. struggling in every performance metric compared to rivals.
for one they need to make their cars lighter. they're always the fattest porkiest in the class.
for one they need to make their cars lighter. they're always the fattest porkiest in the class.
Lexus cars are porky because they are quieter. That said, what I want is:
- More turbo engines --> IS300 (being the current turbo), IS400 (325bhp), IS500 (430bhp)
- Apple Carplay or phone mirroring in car
- More safety systems
