IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

2006 is350 rwd or awd?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-07-12, 09:09 PM
  #1  
Gplex1987
Driver
Thread Starter
 
Gplex1987's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ca
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 2006 is350 rwd or awd?

How do you find out if your is350 is awd or rwd? I just got it last week and buying this staggered setup tomorrow.
Gplex1987 is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:13 PM
  #2  
Jeff Lange
Keeping it Real
Forum Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
Jeff Lange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: California
Posts: 5,036
Received 613 Likes on 406 Posts
Default

IS350 was RWD only from 2006-2010. 2011 was the first year that AWD was available.

Jeff
Jeff Lange is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:13 PM
  #3  
RWDorGTFO
Rookie
 
RWDorGTFO's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

1. Jack up car
2. look under car
3. look for front diff. if you have one, proceed to step 4. If not, you're RWD.
4.you're AWD.







^ And what he said
RWDorGTFO is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:15 PM
  #4  
chi123
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
chi123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,356
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

If it's an 06 then it's RWD. Check if you have a "lump" under the center console on the ground, if you do then it's AWD. Check the tires sizes too, RWD comes staggered.
chi123 is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:16 PM
  #5  
Gplex1987
Driver
Thread Starter
 
Gplex1987's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ca
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

225/40
255/40
Gplex1987 is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:17 PM
  #6  
busdepot
Lead Lap

iTrader: (1)
 
busdepot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The car says awd on the back of it? I honestly don't know how people buy a car without knowing these things. Not to flame OP, but come on...
busdepot is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:19 PM
  #7  
chi123
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
chi123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,356
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Gplex1987
225/40
255/40
It's RWD then since it's staggered.
chi123 is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:49 PM
  #8  
KillaIS250
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
KillaIS250's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 909, CA
Posts: 9,119
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by busdepot
The car says awd on the back of it? I honestly don't know how people buy a car without knowing these things. Not to flame OP, but come on...
My thoughts exactly!!!!

No offense to OP either, but how do you not know this about the car when you buy it.

KillaIS250 is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:52 PM
  #9  
aspeckt
Lead Lap
 
aspeckt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC/FL
Posts: 466
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

^ your avatar is the perfect facial expression for this situation.


"not sure if rwd, or awd..."
aspeckt is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:52 PM
  #10  
Sffd103
Fire Slayer
iTrader: (16)
 
Sffd103's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 10,548
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by KillaIS250
My thoughts exactly!!!!

No offense to OP either, but how do you not know this about the car when you buy it.

I'm with both of you!
Sffd103 is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 09:57 PM
  #11  
IS2FIFTY
Lead Lap
iTrader: (5)
 
IS2FIFTY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: VA
Posts: 611
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

if its a 2006.....im pretty sure its a RWD
IS2FIFTY is offline  
Old 06-07-12, 11:00 PM
  #12  
baputsti
Driver School Candidate
 
baputsti's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by IS2FIFTY
if its a 2006.....im pretty sure its a RWD
it is a RWD for sure!
baputsti is offline  
Old 06-08-12, 11:34 AM
  #13  
Gville350
Moderator
iTrader: (10)
 
Gville350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 11,576
Likes: 0
Received 436 Likes on 387 Posts
Default

Do you leave 4 tread marks or just two when you burn out in it? LOL!
Gville350 is offline  
Old 06-08-12, 11:52 AM
  #14  
Hoovey689
Moderator
Forum Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Hoovey689's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 42,312
Received 126 Likes on 84 Posts
Default

This is a silly question!

/thread
Hoovey689 is offline  
Old 06-08-12, 12:05 PM
  #15  
iRock
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
iRock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 4,125
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Epic

Fail

iRock is offline  


Quick Reply: 2006 is350 rwd or awd?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:56 AM.