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What's that 1 thing you HATE about your IS?

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Old 12-11-08, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by blake0387
My biggest gripe about the car would have to be the ECU as well.



I would have to agree, that's not really hope. Especially if he refuses to change that absolutely ridiculous price. In addition, it seems he's only talking about the IS-F anyways, at least that's all I saw, maybe the 350 was mentioned somewhere that I missed.
He has claimed to be able to do this with the IS350, GS and even hybrids. We'll see.
Old 12-11-08, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Janizary
I'd like two cup holders, please. 1 is just silly.


there are two. you just have to have the center console slid open for the second one to be "useable"
Old 12-11-08, 01:53 PM
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no blips on downshift...or the lack of confidence inspiring feedback.
Old 12-11-08, 02:57 PM
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I HATE how slow the 250 is.
Old 12-11-08, 03:10 PM
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Keeping her clean!!!
Old 12-11-08, 04:48 PM
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My opinionated gripes:

1. Seats are not very supportive--especially through turns. I would say it's because I'm 6'4"+ and the car is not big but I'm very comfortable and feel supported in a 911, which is obviously smaller than the IS.

2. The steering sucks. It's too numb. I want the yank that electric assisted steering altogether to be honest. If this weren't my daily driver, I would.

Other than that I absolutely love this machine.
Old 12-11-08, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil888
Keeping her clean!!!
I agree, that SGM is a challenge to keep clean.
Old 12-11-08, 05:14 PM
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TPMS...I'd be fine if they didn't tell me what the actual pressure was if it would just tell which tire was low.
Old 12-11-08, 05:25 PM
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IS250 is too slow..
Old 12-11-08, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
if im not mistaken 06's came with coin holders... go to the dealer and ask for it.. goes right over the trunk/gas switches
The coin holder was not standard until '08.
Originally Posted by 2slow
The wires on the driver side for the LED turn signal is hard to tap!
It's not that hard.
Old 12-11-08, 08:44 PM
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Wow an entire thread without the single biggest problem with the entire Lexus car line, including the IS:

I can't use the navigation system in my $40K+ car while I'm moving.

For shame CL, for shame.
Old 12-11-08, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Magellan
On my ’06 the 12 volt plug in the center console is placed vertically, making it impossible to close the console after attaching most cell phone chargers. I’m forced to plug the charger in the cigarette lighter plug with the cell phone showing in front of the shift lever--a sloppy arrangement at best.
wow same complaint at the exact same time!
Old 12-11-08, 09:00 PM
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no option for the 6sp manual on the IS350
Old 12-11-08, 09:22 PM
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3rd gear seems like it falls off and its uncomfortable to do the dirty in
Old 12-11-08, 09:52 PM
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the rattling noise, trunk doesnt pop open, & a few others


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