England's Top Gear names 2006 IS "Executive Car of the Year"
01-27-06, 05:08 PM
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England's Top Gear names 2006 IS "Executive Car of the Year"
Finally an unbiased rag review. I guess BMW forgot to pay these guys off. 
http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/21/1.html
http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/21/1.html
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01-27-06, 05:18 PM
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Another comment from their IS 250 test drive article:
"Lexus has yet again come up with a car that will seriously rattle BMW's cage. It makes the 3-Series look like a rip-off"
"Lexus has yet again come up with a car that will seriously rattle BMW's cage. It makes the 3-Series look like a rip-off"
01-27-06, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Scotty99
Finally an unbiased rag review. I guess BMW forgot to pay these guys off.
http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/21/1.html
http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/21/1.html
01-27-06, 06:33 PM
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. . . It's won a Top Gear award because, after years of trying, someone's made a car that conquers the Three, but not by apeing BMW values. It's gone its own way and it's a better car for it.
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01-27-06, 07:05 PM
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I also think this is the first of the real reviews of the IS... I’m in a mini battle with a few 3 series owners on another web site. Mainly because they are basically making statements like the IS "wallows and floats"... so I will quote this review that’s says:
As for the plump bit, get used to it - 'flame-surfacing' and 'new edge' are so last year. It's won a Top Gear award because, after years of trying, someone's made a car that conquers the Three, but not by apeing BMW values. It's gone its own way and it's a better car for it."
As for the plump bit, get used to it - 'flame-surfacing' and 'new edge' are so last year. It's won a Top Gear award because, after years of trying, someone's made a car that conquers the Three, but not by apeing BMW values. It's gone its own way and it's a better car for it."
01-27-06, 08:42 PM
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Lexus has built a great car with the IS series. But in definition, it is still no 3- Series. And a lot of magazine reviews do capture that.
Even Top Gear notes that, stating that the IS has gone its own way, and that's great too.
The IS350 is a great Lexus. The 330i is a great BMW.
I think while the general public will probably lump these two cars in as the same, most enthusiasts will acknowledge that there is a difference between the mission of the two vehicles.
I obviously chose the BMW, but I still can say that the IS350 is a great car. It has tremendous power, and great luxury features. However, I believe that the 330i has a bit more of an engaging driving experience, and the availability of a manual transmission with the larger engine option really won me over.
Even Top Gear notes that, stating that the IS has gone its own way, and that's great too.
The IS350 is a great Lexus. The 330i is a great BMW.
I think while the general public will probably lump these two cars in as the same, most enthusiasts will acknowledge that there is a difference between the mission of the two vehicles.
I obviously chose the BMW, but I still can say that the IS350 is a great car. It has tremendous power, and great luxury features. However, I believe that the 330i has a bit more of an engaging driving experience, and the availability of a manual transmission with the larger engine option really won me over.
01-27-06, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by maz
'After years of trying, someone's made a car that conquers the Three' This means a lot coming from Top Gear.
By the way, am I the only one that thinks the color of their test car is hideous?
01-27-06, 11:47 PM
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Even more so, considering that the UK doesn't get the sweet 3.5 liter engine and their test car has the 17" wheels.
By the way, am I the only one that thinks the color of their test car is hideous?
By the way, am I the only one that thinks the color of their test car is hideous?
01-28-06, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kermee
Did Top Gear ever do a review of the 2006 IS on their TV show? Couldn't find it in my archive for Season 7 and 8 but I could of missed it.
Cheers,
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Cheers,
Kermee