2006 Lexus IS250 & IS350
03-01-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kazi
I like the current IS300 mostly because it doesn't look like the typical soft Lexus models. This new one is definitely design on the softside. While it doesn't look bad, it doesn't have the same attractiveness as the current IS300.
Oh, and it does look bigger. Not a good thing compared to the current IS300, IMO.
Oh, and it does look bigger. Not a good thing compared to the current IS300, IMO.
03-01-2005, 08:38 PM
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Very nice.
It's certainly better-looking than the very angular current model. :yes:
Hopefully, the new IS250/IS300 will have better fuel efficiency than the current IS300, at least as good as the current Camry powered by the V-6 engine. Also, I really hope that Toyota did a far better job with the suspension of the new IS, mostly because many drivers criticize the current IS for its quite stiff ride in order to get good handling.
I do think we will see the turbodiesel engine on the IS, especially after September 2006 with the EPA requirement for motor fuels with no more than 15 parts per million of sulfur compounds.
Hopefully, the new IS250/IS300 will have better fuel efficiency than the current IS300, at least as good as the current Camry powered by the V-6 engine. Also, I really hope that Toyota did a far better job with the suspension of the new IS, mostly because many drivers criticize the current IS for its quite stiff ride in order to get good handling.
I do think we will see the turbodiesel engine on the IS, especially after September 2006 with the EPA requirement for motor fuels with no more than 15 parts per million of sulfur compounds.
03-02-2005, 10:09 AM
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I believe he means that because the original Toyota Altezza/Lexus IS inspired an entire taillight craze, perhaps the new one will also be oft-imitated.
03-02-2005, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
I believe he means that because the original Toyota Altezza/Lexus IS inspired an entire taillight craze, perhaps the new one will also be oft-imitated.
Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
too late, many cars have all red tail lights already. :chuckles: