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Old 08-25-05, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
AMG anything
OK
 
Old 08-25-05, 09:24 PM
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Another vote here for the GS4xx's, but another glaring omission from a lot of cars that should have them is an LSD. I would love a VIP'd GS with a 6 spd and limited slip.
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Old 08-25-05, 09:56 PM
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Old 08-25-05, 10:01 PM
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Toyota Sienna
LMFAO.......That's rich.
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Old 08-25-05, 10:25 PM
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Manual on GS460 sounds good to me too, but try to convince Lexus to offer a sports package first before even thinking about a manual . . .
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Old 08-25-05, 10:38 PM
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SLK55 AMG or SLR McLaren
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Old 08-26-05, 06:50 AM
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How 'bout a manual SC430?
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Old 08-26-05, 07:14 AM
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Mercedes CLK cars and AMG cars.
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Old 08-26-05, 07:16 AM
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My SC400!!!!!!

So many of the other cars, AMG's, etc, would be an incredible experience with manuals, but having never driven them, even with autos, I have no comparison. I'm also a big fan of American Muscle Cars, and have owned a few. But most of those were available with manuals, or manuals coudl be dropped in easily.

So, for me, it's my SC400.
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Old 08-26-05, 10:09 AM
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Lexus is making a giant mistake by not offering a manual with the IS350. It just screams "we're not serious." A BMW 330 with stick is a load of fun. With an auto?

My GS400 with the lowered gearing and TC feels more like a muscle car so I'm ok with it being an auto. Maybe the GS300 though should be offered with stick - it would probably feel a lot more responsive.
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Old 08-26-05, 10:26 AM
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i agree with u guys that the IS350 totally needs a manual... or even a DSG/SMG thingie.... to be taken seriously as as "sport sedan".... i just think the AMG's need one even more.
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Old 08-26-05, 11:00 AM
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I'll take the 6sp manual in my GS430 Please

and yes IS350 for sure
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Old 08-26-05, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
AMG anything
I'm all with this...
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Old 08-26-05, 12:00 PM
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id like a manny in my first gen LS
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Old 08-26-05, 12:08 PM
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def a GS..now i have a question i think i know the answer but i could be wrong..so this friend of mine at work had an STI and it got stolen so he said he wants to get a gs300 like mine and said he wants it in stick and i said they dont make it in stick and he said the salesman at the dealership said they had one..now im like 99.9% sure they dont make it in manual and i was gonna ask here..so have they ever made the GS in manual ever? i know that people can do conversions but im talkin bout coming from the factory has it ever been done? thank you
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