IS250 6 sp or IS350
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I love my 6 speed. Yeah its not fast but its not meant to be. Its fast enough and since its a luxury car you wouldnt be speeding anyways. Its also getting more rare. I can not ever drive an auto car ever again. Stick shift for life.
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i want the power but also want the 6 speed..lol I think this calls for a Supra MKIV
As for the speeding i like to go fast but cruising in a stick shift IS sounds to much fun but i do want alotta power to get up and go when there is a cocky mustang next to me
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I think what you are probably referring to, and what can cause some issues when you first drive it (stalling, etc.), is the extremely heavy duall-mass flywheel. It can really throw you off, because you pull the clutch out too quickly due to the low off-idle acceleration. More gas needs to be given than in many other cars to get smooth off-the-line.
After driving for a few days you get used to it, just like the irregularities in most clutch setups (every car is different).
The manual in the IS250 is far from perfect, but still a joy to drive. I would have preferred a conventional flywheel, but now that I'm used to it, I don't even notice it, unless I get into my AE86 or my old XRS, then I rev the crap out of it on the first launch without realizing it. Haha.
All that being said, if you want a fast car, get the IS350. The IS250 is no slouch compared to a lot of cars on the road (especially with the M/T, it feels a lot more responsive when you can immediately choose your desired gear), however it is in NO way a fast car. It's enough power for me though.
(PS: As for the MKIV Supra 6-speed, despite the V160/161 being capable of holding a lot of power -- the Getrag is very well designed, it still has a very clunky shifter, and the same dual-mass flywheel/pull-type clutch setup as the IS250 6MT. It quite similar in actual driving feel, despite the Getrag being a far superior transmission to the Aisin.)
Jeff
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I disagree, the clutch pedal feels fantastic. It has a nice weight, and the friction point is always in the same spot. I've driven some auto-adjusting clutches before where the friction point moves and it is quite frustrating.
I think what you are probably referring to, and what can cause some issues when you first drive it (stalling, etc.), is the extremely heavy duall-mass flywheel. It can really throw you off, because you pull the clutch out too quickly due to the low off-idle acceleration. More gas needs to be given than in many other cars to get smooth off-the-line.
After driving for a few days you get used to it, just like the irregularities in most clutch setups (every car is different).
The manual in the IS250 is far from perfect, but still a joy to drive. I would have preferred a conventional flywheel, but now that I'm used to it, I don't even notice it, unless I get into my AE86 or my old XRS, then I rev the crap out of it on the first launch without realizing it. Haha.
All that being said, if you want a fast car, get the IS350. The IS250 is no slouch compared to a lot of cars on the road (especially with the M/T, it feels a lot more responsive when you can immediately choose your desired gear), however it is in NO way a fast car. It's enough power for me though.
(PS: As for the MKIV Supra 6-speed, despite the V160/161 being capable of holding a lot of power -- the Getrag is very well designed, it still has a very clunky shifter, and the same dual-mass flywheel/pull-type clutch setup as the IS250 6MT. It quite similar in actual driving feel, despite the Getrag being a far superior transmission to the Aisin.)
Jeff
I think what you are probably referring to, and what can cause some issues when you first drive it (stalling, etc.), is the extremely heavy duall-mass flywheel. It can really throw you off, because you pull the clutch out too quickly due to the low off-idle acceleration. More gas needs to be given than in many other cars to get smooth off-the-line.
After driving for a few days you get used to it, just like the irregularities in most clutch setups (every car is different).
The manual in the IS250 is far from perfect, but still a joy to drive. I would have preferred a conventional flywheel, but now that I'm used to it, I don't even notice it, unless I get into my AE86 or my old XRS, then I rev the crap out of it on the first launch without realizing it. Haha.
All that being said, if you want a fast car, get the IS350. The IS250 is no slouch compared to a lot of cars on the road (especially with the M/T, it feels a lot more responsive when you can immediately choose your desired gear), however it is in NO way a fast car. It's enough power for me though.
(PS: As for the MKIV Supra 6-speed, despite the V160/161 being capable of holding a lot of power -- the Getrag is very well designed, it still has a very clunky shifter, and the same dual-mass flywheel/pull-type clutch setup as the IS250 6MT. It quite similar in actual driving feel, despite the Getrag being a far superior transmission to the Aisin.)
Jeff
I'm also just use to the low pedal release and torque of my T/A WS/6.
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this may sound weird but this is my midlife crisis car, all my life i've owned 2dr/standard/sport(y) cars... this is my FIRST 4dr automatic i've ever owned and i have NO REGRETS
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