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12-06-05 | 01:12 PM

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swisslexusclub

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Originally Posted by caffeine

After looking at the MPG ratings I've decided to just go with the IS350. I would kick myself in the butt everytime I filled up if I was getting the same mileage in a car with 100 less hp just so I could drive the manual....I guess technology has gotten so advanced that manuals no longer get better mileage than ATs...or at least in this case.

IS250 AT
24 mpg city/32 mpg highway

IS250 MT
20 mpg/29 mpg highway

IS350 AT
21 mpg city/28 mpg highway

I have a 250 M/T. Just picked it up yesterday. The last 7 years I was driving an A/T but this time I really wanted to go for a manual and I do not regret a sh..! It's just a different feeling with M/T

Europe is not getting the 350 so the question was 250 A/T or M/T. Easy decision. I'm really satisfied in terms of power. However, I'll wait for a convertible hybrid IS or a real M3 killer

Here are some pix:
IS 250 M/T, Sport, Nav/ML etc.

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12-06-05 | 01:30 PM

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hashs99

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From: Illinois

i like the side markers, wish the US had them.

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12-06-05 | 01:49 PM

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brewkp4

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Originally Posted by hashs99

i like the side markers, wish the US had them.

I agree with hash...

Looks great!...I am starting to like that color more and more

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12-06-05 | 06:35 PM

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paeko73

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Are those cloth seats in SwissLexusClub's car?

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12-06-05 | 06:37 PM

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paeko73

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Originally Posted by pita2go

actually that is one of the things.. i am giving up driving stick.. my mom doesn't like me driving stick at all.. she is strictly against it.. so i am getting an auto.. which kind of bites.. i mean why can't we get some DSM auto like audi

What exactly is that "one of the things"?

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12-07-05 | 10:17 AM

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swisslexusclub

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Originally Posted by paeko73

Are those cloth seats in SwissLexusClub's car?

Nope. We call it Alcantara - don't know if it's called the same in the US. However, it's leather with a non-smooth surface and it's a bit more expensive than smooth leather due to the manufacturing process. This is available in the "Sport" only.

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12-07-05 | 11:39 AM

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jlin101

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Originally Posted by swisslexusclub

Alcantara is not leather, but a suede-like fabric. It's found in many European luxury cars. I am not sure whether Lexus uses Alcantara (trade-marked) or a cloth of similar design.

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12-07-05 | 11:48 AM

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MSMLexIS

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From: Virginia

The1st gen IS used alcantara and leather together does this car have this or are they all suede.

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12-07-05 | 03:54 PM

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caffeine

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From: CA

How does Alcantara compare to leather in terms of:

Wear and Tear-Durabiity

Care-How easily do stains come out

Hot/Cold-Does it freeze your butt in the winter and get hot and sticky in the summer?

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12-10-05 | 10:19 AM

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MSMLexIS

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From: Virginia

It gets hot in summer time but not sticky in winter it cool and comfortable but sometimes you need to use the seat heaters, Stains comeout somewhat easy and its pretty durable but i prefer all leather for it comfort.