so another company doesnt come up with a is300C that will be in both market. u gots to cover your bases

 

I think you were referring to the Canadian Tuxedo as stated in "Super Troopers (LOL)?"

 

i hope it's the same as our IS300, at least we will be recognised in aftermarket parts.

 

here is a link about somewhat of what is going on

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/24/l...-for-is-coupe/



We've been hearing about a possible Lexus IS coupe for what seems like eons, and by most accounts, it's likely to hit the streets sometime around the turn of the decade. A convertible is supposedly in the works too, but until now, there's been limited proof that Lexus was planning to offer the two-door version of its entry-level sedan. However, the crew at my.is has been scouring U.S. and Canadian trademark applications and has come up with three new filings from Toyota's luxury division that could mean Lexus is at least considering bringing the IS coupe to market.

The trademarks include alphanumeric names with a "C" affixed to the end, including the IS250C, IS300C and IS350C. "C" could mean a couple of things, but the smart money is on "Coupe." It's also telling that Lexus' lawyers have trademarked the IS300C designation, since there's nothing to slot in between the current entry-level IS250 and the markedly more powerful IS350. There's no filing for an IS-FC, but if Lexus finally decides to provide the coupe people crave and do serious battle with the BMW M3, it's just a matter of time before we see some derivation of that name pop up in the trademark office.

 

I'd rather it be a convertable than a couple.......bring on the flaming roflmao...

 

No need for flaming.

If a coupe has two less doors and costs more (both in retail price and to insure), there is really no advantage to getting one other than pure aesthetics.

However, a convertible has its advantages, even though it comes at a premium...

 

 

what if comes out, hardtop convertible coupe?

 

Why not just say IS300, right in the middle of both of the models and distinct because it will be a coupe.


But autoblog is full of lexus haters

 

+1. I agree.
But I have to see it first. If it's really, really nice .....I don't mind paying more for two less doors.

 

when is going to launch??
2008 or 2009

 

I hope Lexus will not make the coupe as coupe/convertible. A convertible top is going to be heavier than a standard coupe hence lower performance due to added weight. I really want a IS-F coupe (IS-FC???) without being a convertible.

Chu...

 

IS250/IS350 coupe/convertible, IS F coupe ?

That'd be ideal in my book. I'd really like the to see the 4 position roof from the LF-C concept come into production......

 

HAHAHA...I guess it's "official" now.

I called it awhile back in another thread and got flamed. Now there's spyshots and trademark.

I want an IS convertible so badly that I can almost taste it.

 

It is great to see more automobile manufacturers making hard top convertibles. The days of the soft tops are numbered. The benefits are great despite weight, you don't have a top to clean and the vehicles rigidity is enhanced. After owning one convertible many years ago, I said, never again.