Lexus IS Convertible spotted
02-25-08, 09:39 PM
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The concept that the 2IS is based on. I hope the production car draws closer to this concept (I really like the side profile 
) and not a regular 2IS with 2 less doors and a chopped top.
) and not a regular 2IS with 2 less doors and a chopped top.
02-25-08, 09:59 PM
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I think it would be pretty cool that IS can make two doors so we can finally compete with the BMW 3 coupes....can not wait to see the actual car when it comes out.....
02-25-08, 10:31 PM
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Trying to throw my mind back to all those technical German classes I slept through, I think the article is saying that the IS will offer a Cabrio model (assumed in addition to the 4-door), and is designed to compete directly with the 3-series Bimmer. The folding hard top necessitates the thick hindquarters, but there is no mistake, the article promises the availability of the 423 horsepower V8 taken from the IS-F "sedan". THAT should be interesting!
02-26-08, 02:20 AM
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BMW should be worried... haha
Anyway, it kind of looks like SC. Never having been a huge car expert, I kind of don't understand why IS convertible has to be introduced if Lexus has SC? What different roles will they serve? Similarly BMW has 3 series coupe while they also have something like 6-series. I apologize for the noobness.
Anyway, it kind of looks like SC. Never having been a huge car expert, I kind of don't understand why IS convertible has to be introduced if Lexus has SC? What different roles will they serve? Similarly BMW has 3 series coupe while they also have something like 6-series. I apologize for the noobness.
02-26-08, 04:20 AM
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Because not everybody that Lexus wants to sell to can afford a $70k car. The IS, like the 3er, is their entry-level model. Sporty and (somewhat) reasonably priced.
By comparison, the SC is like a 2+2 LS convertible, in terms of ride, luxury and interior appointments. Likewise, the 6 has more in common with the 7 than it does the 3. Both are considerably softer than the less-expensive models. I believe even the M6's suspension is more compliant and less sporty than the sports suspension on a regular 3-series, much less an M3. These are big, soft, and cushy freeway cruisers.
By comparison, the SC is like a 2+2 LS convertible, in terms of ride, luxury and interior appointments. Likewise, the 6 has more in common with the 7 than it does the 3. Both are considerably softer than the less-expensive models. I believe even the M6's suspension is more compliant and less sporty than the sports suspension on a regular 3-series, much less an M3. These are big, soft, and cushy freeway cruisers.
02-26-08, 08:30 AM
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Better late than never, Lexus. The question is: will anybody care?
02-26-08, 09:20 AM
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Because not everybody that Lexus wants to sell to can afford a $70k car. The IS, like the 3er, is their entry-level model. Sporty and (somewhat) reasonably priced.
By comparison, the SC is like a 2+2 LS convertible, in terms of ride, luxury and interior appointments. Likewise, the 6 has more in common with the 7 than it does the 3. Both are considerably softer than the less-expensive models. I believe even the M6's suspension is more compliant and less sporty than the sports suspension on a regular 3-series, much less an M3. These are big, soft, and cushy freeway cruisers.
By comparison, the SC is like a 2+2 LS convertible, in terms of ride, luxury and interior appointments. Likewise, the 6 has more in common with the 7 than it does the 3. Both are considerably softer than the less-expensive models. I believe even the M6's suspension is more compliant and less sporty than the sports suspension on a regular 3-series, much less an M3. These are big, soft, and cushy freeway cruisers.
The SC is priced a lot higher than the 3 series coupe/convertible. They serve different purposes.
02-26-08, 11:40 AM
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About damn time if you ask me. Now Lexus can truly compete now. All they need to do is offer it in a non drop top coupe so it will be a bit less expensive and bam Im all over it like Roise O'Donnell on cheesecake.