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09-28-12, 10:10 AM

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Hoovey,

I forgot to ask. Would they come with true LSD?

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09-28-12, 11:57 AM

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Ugh. This is horrible news.
I really don't want to trade in my car next year.

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09-28-12, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by don

Ugh. This is horrible news.
I really don't want to trade in my car next year.

So don't... first model year always has little things wrong they fix/improve later

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09-28-12, 01:31 PM

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So don't... first model year always has little things wrong they fix/improve later

Love that spirit!

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09-28-12, 05:54 PM

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So don't... first model year always has little things wrong they fix/improve later

Then wait another year for the refreshed model... wait... wait another 3 years for a full redesigned 4IS.

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09-28-12, 07:08 PM

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I am so trading in my car for this as soon as it comes out.... and then again if they do the 6 turbo

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09-28-12, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dexterr

Jared, you need to work for Motortrend or Road&Track. AWESOME write-up once again.

Now I can't wait for the new 3IS / F Sport - thanks to you!

thanks bro

Gah I want to be on Top Gear

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Hoovey,

I forgot to ask. Would they come with true LSD?

I don't have any of the mechanics yet other than transmission. I'll see what I can find.

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09-28-12, 11:31 PM

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I was seriously considering the new GS, but now I will wait until we see pics of the new IS. If I go with the IS, it definitely will NOT be the IS250. Not that there is anything wrong with the 250, but I want some additional zip!

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10-02-12, 07:54 PM

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Hope this will make it into the 3IS

Toyota planning 2.0T, more CVTs among other powertrain developments

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10-02-12, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

The LF-CC simply previews design language for future Lexus coupes. It isn't one vehicle..expect IS/GS coupes to share LF-CC cues....

Internally there is A LOT of excitement about the next IS especially the F-sport model. Like Hoovey stated it is quite sinister and bad *** and it isn't even the IS F!!!!

Agree, no car ever looks exactly like the concept once it goes into production its watered down quite a bit. I'm not quite surprised though that they will offer the 3IS in a 2 door version considering the ISC is a 2 door.

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10-03-12, 11:13 PM

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hoovey,

Is the transmission like a SMG gear box?

Also, with this LFA display. Does it allow to switch units, ie. MPH to Km/h, F to C or vice versa?

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10-04-12, 05:23 AM

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hoovey,

Is the transmission like a SMG gear box?

I believe it's the same unit that is in the current ISF?

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10-04-12, 05:30 AM

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Good thing my lease ends in 2015, i'll get the 4GS or the 3IS!

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10-04-12, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sango

hoovey,

Is the transmission like a SMG gear box?

Also, with this LFA display. Does it allow to switch units, ie. MPH to Km/h, F to C or vice versa?

250 = reprogrammed 6-auto
350 = 8-speed auto

You currently can change "some" units of measurement in the RX, GS, CT, ES so IS should be the same

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10-04-12, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

250 = reprogrammed 6-auto
350 = 8-speed auto

You currently can change "some" units of measurement in the RX, GS, CT, ES so IS should be the same

So the 250 gets the "updated" 6 speed in the new GS... and the 350 gets the IS-F transmission with a 'real' manual mode? Is that correct? (or is it an 8 speed that also has only a semi-manual mode like the GS?)

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