Edmunds Follow-Up Test: 2007 Lexus IS 250 (6-speed manual)
06-15-07, 12:54 PM
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Sharp-looking and reasonably priced, the IS 250 gets a different personality with its six-speed manual transmission, though no more real performance.
it's kinda funny they said that.....if i want performance, I would go with HIGH POWERED cars like IS 350, Evo, STi....
I want 250 with 6MT cos it's LUXURY and I AM IN CONTROL with the gears!
Sharp-looking and reasonably priced, the IS 250 gets a different personality with its six-speed manual transmission, though no more real performance.
it's kinda funny they said that.....if i want performance, I would go with HIGH POWERED cars like IS 350, Evo, STi....
I want 250 with 6MT cos it's LUXURY and I AM IN CONTROL with the gears!
06-15-07, 01:19 PM
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06-15-07, 04:27 PM
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I'd get one just for the sick-looking wheels. But yeah that shifter is so low grade it's not funny. Perhaps Lexus did it on purpose so they can have the low sales figures to justify not offering it on the IS350.
The 70.4-mph slalom speed is amazing though.
The 70.4-mph slalom speed is amazing though.
06-15-07, 04:38 PM
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wow 70mph in a slalom... i dont think ive seen any sedan do that, 68mph is like the 'high end' but wow, 70... Now if only they would test a 07 is350 with sport or xpac with VDIM off, i would love to see what ppl would write.
Oh before ppl start pointing out examples of cars that go 70+ in slalom, dont forget to give the MSRP on those cars too...
Oh before ppl start pointing out examples of cars that go 70+ in slalom, dont forget to give the MSRP on those cars too...
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...6/pageNumber=1
06-15-07, 08:51 PM
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They review exotics, like Ferrari's new GT that is pushing over $300K and Lamborghini lightweight (that is hella expensive for what it is) and how many people end up in one of those. If they sold 1000+ 6MT out ~of 37,000 total IS250 units, then it would appear that more like 2.8% not only WANTed one but ordered them that way.
The model is starting to get older and surely a Follow-Up is good P.R. for the IS250 model and as you say most buyers won't "come across one" otherwise.
06-15-07, 09:56 PM
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2007 Lexus IS 250 with X Package and Manual Trans. >>>Beats 335i in slalom<<<
This is great I cant beleieve its true. Finally the maual is recognzed for something.
http://www.autospies.com/news/2007-L...-slalom-16363/
http://www.autospies.com/news/2007-L...-slalom-16363/
06-15-07, 10:39 PM
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06-16-07, 12:49 AM
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Their refering to a 06 is350 with VDIM enabled, their 06 review and even a R&T review posted a 66mph slalom due to the VDIM.
06-16-07, 08:08 AM
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I would have to disagree with the "smoothness" of the IS250 6MT, beacause I own one and having driven my buddy's 2006 TSX 6MT the Lexus is way behind. The TSX have really short throws, precise gear changes, and the clutch engages at just the right point. When I got my '07 IS250 6MT I though the throws were decent, but compared to the TSX the throws now seem very long and the clutch seems to engage at a very high point...
I will agree that the IS have a very high cornernig limit, as i felt more confident cornering at high speeds with winter tires and sports suspension (i got my car in winter) than compared to my previous IS300 on coilovers and summer tires.
Glad to know the IS is faster around the salalom, but then again what good does that do us on the road?
I will agree that the IS have a very high cornernig limit, as i felt more confident cornering at high speeds with winter tires and sports suspension (i got my car in winter) than compared to my previous IS300 on coilovers and summer tires.
Glad to know the IS is faster around the salalom, but then again what good does that do us on the road?