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Was really bummed they would not offer a manual for the IS (did not expect them to nor am i angry) or ISF (absolutely expected them to at least offer it as an option) so sadly I have moved on... just bought a 2012 Audi S4 & my father picked up a Cayman S both w/ manual transmissions. Pure bliss. We willl definitely miss the lexus reliability but we still have our 2010 Lexus LS.
Lexus is such a great company, truly one of the best. One thing though, if you are going to talk such a big game about how the designers at lexus have free reign to make this new IS a truer sports car because of the ES & GS .... uh ... than *%%(^(^ do it! Is there even any more power from the engine? Is it essentially the same engine that is in the 2nd gen 350? w/e at least you will get a super reliable luxury car.
Lexus is such a great company, truly one of the best. One thing though, if you are going to talk such a big game about how the designers at lexus have free reign to make this new IS a truer sports car because of the ES & GS .... uh ... than *%%(^(^ do it! Is there even any more power from the engine? Is it essentially the same engine that is in the 2nd gen 350? w/e at least you will get a super reliable luxury car.
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Was really bummed they would not offer a manual for the IS (did not expect them to nor am i angry) or ISF (absolutely expected them to at least offer it as an option) so sadly I have moved on... just bought a 2012 Audi S4 & my father picked up a Cayman S both w/ manual transmissions. Pure bliss. Will definitely miss the lexus reliability but we still have our 2010 Lexus LS.
Lexus is such a great company, truly one of the best. One thing though, if you are going to talk such a big game about how the designers at lexus have free reign to make this new IS a truer sports car because of the ES & GS .... uh ... than *%%(^(^ do it! Is there even any more power from the engine? Is it essentially the same engine that is in the 2nd gen 350? w/e at least you will get a super reliable luxury car.
Lexus is such a great company, truly one of the best. One thing though, if you are going to talk such a big game about how the designers at lexus have free reign to make this new IS a truer sports car because of the ES & GS .... uh ... than *%%(^(^ do it! Is there even any more power from the engine? Is it essentially the same engine that is in the 2nd gen 350? w/e at least you will get a super reliable luxury car.
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Hmmmm... first impression is mixed. The F-sport is definitely outrageous and out there in terms of styling. The front grille is obnoxious and the lower airdam looks bent at the corners- like someone popped a curb. And like the new GS F-sport, the car still looks silly jacked up too high. Crying taillights are Volvo S60-esque, and the shape of the headlights is flat out ugly in my opinion. Scalloping was a cheesy 2000's trend long gone. Interesting to note the bottom of the c-pillar went back to the orginal IS style. Interior looks modern and sporty, but its too busy. Engine start/stop button should be hidden better. As it stands, it looks like a giant pimple on the dash. Steering wheel also lacks smoothness and integration. There's too many sections and shapes thrown together. I do like the design of the seats and it looks like there's a fair amount more room in back.
Really more interested in the non-F-sport model with more luxury and tamer styling.
Really more interested in the non-F-sport model with more luxury and tamer styling.
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The body indeed is tremendous and we at least know the engine is bulletproof reliability wise.. However don't worry because you can get weather subscriptions for free sent to your car so you don't have to use that pesky smart phone.
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