IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Official 06 IS 300 pics (56k warning)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-23-05 | 06:33 PM
  #181  
AJL0365's Avatar
AJL0365
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default

the site page said something about a sport package as an option, whats that soppose to be? stiffer suspension? different styling? hey maybe two-tone letter!? but who knows
Old 03-23-05 | 09:41 PM
  #182  
Incendiary's Avatar
Incendiary
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,509
Likes: 0
From: MD
Default

Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Is it just me or have these pics been shrunk horizontally?
It's just you. Those are lifesize pics, BTW.







Old 03-23-05 | 11:04 PM
  #183  
XeroK00L's Avatar
XeroK00L
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,813
Likes: 1
From: The Bay Area, CA, USA
Default

Originally Posted by Incendiary
It's just you. Those are lifesize pics, BTW.
I guess that's what happens when you try to image a 3-D object through a 2-D picture, much like seeing things with only one eye. The world becomes flat.

Could use some 3-D laser image technologies here.
Old 03-24-05 | 08:54 AM
  #184  
tsopranoMB's Avatar
tsopranoMB
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 1
From: Lake Worth, FL
Default

guys, pictures dont do it justice...I saw it in person at the show, its simply gorgeous and elegant....the lines on the car are so curvacious and pure Lexus....what an amazing job well done by Lexus on this model....

the IS350, IMHO, will shoot to the top of its class in 2006....

MY PICTURES FROM THE DEBUT YESTERDAY, I WAS FRONT AND CENTER!





Old 03-24-05 | 08:55 AM
  #185  
tsopranoMB's Avatar
tsopranoMB
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 1
From: Lake Worth, FL
Default







Old 03-24-05 | 10:11 AM
  #186  
TheRupp's Avatar
TheRupp
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,788
Likes: 2
From: Illinois
Default

GREAT pics! I'm DYING to see what the black leather looks like though
Old 03-24-05 | 12:22 PM
  #187  
Hikaru's Avatar
Hikaru
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

I'll take two to go please.
Old 03-24-05 | 12:28 PM
  #188  
1Violinist's Avatar
1Violinist
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: CA
Talking

Originally Posted by Hikaru
I'll take two to go please.
Two IS's coming right away! It's your lucky day: we have a special offer "Buy one get one free"!
Old 03-24-05 | 01:41 PM
  #189  
T2Green's Avatar
T2Green
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Alabama
Default

Good pix at carlounge.net and autoweek.com
http://forums.thecarlounge.net/zerothread?id=1897728
Old 03-24-05 | 06:46 PM
  #190  
Xanadu350's Avatar
Xanadu350
Racer
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 150
From: Florida
Default

Dude, these are terrific pics above...best natural looking pics so far, the car looks awesome. I love the wide stance and the front end has that agressive sports car look.

Man, over.....300 hp I still can't believe it but it's right there in b/w this is cool.

1. Why would Lexus launch this new model soooo early? We can't buy it till Sept/Oct? What was the purpose to tease us so???

2. How do the paddle-shift levers work? I've never drove a car with paddle shifts? Can anyone explain how to use them? It's an automatic right?

3. Where is the video of the show? I still want to see the video..broadband style!!
Old 03-24-05 | 09:44 PM
  #191  
Gojirra99's Avatar
Gojirra99
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 30,117
Likes: 226
From: Canada
Default

Originally Posted by XanaduSC
2. How do the paddle-shift levers work? I've never drove a car with paddle shifts? Can anyone explain how to use them? It's an automatic right?
It's like a semi-automatic with a sequential gear box, you shift using the paddles on the steering wheel and never have to move the hands from the steering wheel.

See link HERE

Last edited by Gojirra99; 03-24-05 at 09:51 PM.
Old 03-24-05 | 09:49 PM
  #192  
chuckb's Avatar
chuckb
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,947
Likes: 4
From: Florida
Default

Originally Posted by AmethySC
It's like a semi-automatic with a sequential gear box, you shift using the paddles on the steering wheel and never have to move the hands from the steering wheel.

See link HERE
are there pics of the actual wheel/shift paddles out yet?
Old 03-24-05 | 09:53 PM
  #193  
Gojirra99's Avatar
Gojirra99
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 30,117
Likes: 226
From: Canada
Default

Originally Posted by chuckb
are there pics of the actual wheel/shift paddles out yet?
red arrows . . . . . . . . . .
Attached Thumbnails Official 06 IS 300 pics (56k warning)-int02.jpg  
Old 03-24-05 | 09:58 PM
  #194  
tsopranoMB's Avatar
tsopranoMB
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 1
From: Lake Worth, FL
Default

Originally Posted by chuckb
are there pics of the actual wheel/shift paddles out yet?
Old 03-24-05 | 10:02 PM
  #195  
XeroK00L's Avatar
XeroK00L
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,813
Likes: 1
From: The Bay Area, CA, USA
Default

Super hi-res (3000 x 2008) interior pic from a my.is thread. Here you can clearly see where the shift paddles are.



Quick Reply: Official 06 IS 300 pics (56k warning)



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:18 PM.