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Old 09-02-09, 10:13 AM
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Completely inaccurate. When will these auto journalists EVER learn ... the SC will NOT be cancelled . The SC WILL be redesigned, you can take that to the bank.

Next-gen GX will NOT be on a GS platform. What sort of sillyness is this?

GS-F is basically 99% guaranteed at this point, to arrive after the 4th-gen GS debuts.

LF-A will NOT use a TT V8 . The V10 engine is guaranteed in the LF-A. Who writes this stuff?
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I'd be interested to see if the "IC" is really the CT. It is specifically called out as a 1er competitor. I know I'm being overly wishful, but a Coupe/6MT with the 2GR-FSE from the IS350 would be very nice! (okay, stop throwing things at me)
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Old 09-02-09, 02:04 PM
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Following the Lexus trend I doubt the I-C or whatever they're going to call it (the 1-series competitor) will have a manual transmission. It'll probably boast a sequential gearbox or the 8-speed automatic from the IS F.

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Old 09-02-09, 02:10 PM
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Looks like simulated news.
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Old 09-03-09, 11:04 PM
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crossover the size of a 1 series? no thanks.
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Originally Posted by FisforFast
The lifespan of a Lexus design is around 6-7 years, so yes, 2013 is utterly realistic.
This is about right.

I just wish Lexus would start offering manual trannys in the IS350, IS-F!
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Old 09-04-09, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxNine
This is about right.

I just wish Lexus would start offering manual trannys in the IS350, IS-F!
I highly doubt that. Mercedes-Benz has done well enough without manual trannies and the AMG enthusiasts aren't complaining, nor are the critics. I don't think the IS F would perform as well with a manual transmission.

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