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Video Walkaround: 2014 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT

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Old 01-21-13 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
Digital sales only overtook CD sales in 2011 in the USA and still did not anywhere else in the world. Why would you want to be limited by such cost cutting move?

Personally I will use my usb or phone, but that doesnt mean i would like to limit everyone... plus people have bunch of CDs around and dont want to go through effort of ripping them.
I wonder if it will still retain the 6 disc cd magazine or will this be a single cd deck.
Old 01-21-13 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Xanadu350
I wonder if it will still retain the 6 disc cd magazine or will this be a single cd deck.
i would not be surprised if it is 1 only.
Old 01-21-13 | 03:50 PM
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There are still a few areas I'm just not sold on yet. The way the integrated ac and cd area seems kinda sterile and harsh looking maybe its all the metal. The way it's slanted and then below slanted again different way. Then the big **** for the comfort setting normal sport etc.. I wonder if something like that could not have been intergrated say behind the steering wheel or better yet in that dead area where the ML logo sits.

I mean how many times are you going to be switching the setting for comfort while driving and the **** takes up a lot of space, will it be in the way when placing hand on leather shift ****?
Old 01-21-13 | 04:02 PM
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Actually I switch between normal, Sport, and Sport S+ all the time while driving.
Old 01-21-13 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
i would not be surprised if it is 1 only.
Yeah like the new GS
Old 01-21-13 | 05:04 PM
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And the new ES
Old 01-21-13 | 05:12 PM
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I wonder what happen with the L on the leather seats, I guess they changed and decided not to use it?
Old 01-21-13 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Xanadu350
I wonder what happen with the L on the leather seats, I guess they changed and decided not to use it?
it seems so.... maybe on nuluxe seats that we didnt see yet? But i doubt it.
Old 01-21-13 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
Digital sales only overtook CD sales in 2011 in the USA and still did not anywhere else in the world. Why would you want to be limited by such cost cutting move?

Personally I will use my usb or phone, but that doesnt mean i would like to limit everyone... plus people have bunch of CDs around and dont want to go through effort of ripping them.
people still smoke too but does the new IS have an ashtray?
Old 01-22-13 | 06:48 AM
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This video helps enormously to truly gauge the proportions of the new 2014 Lexus IS - F-Sport. The woman speaking also helped, very clear pronunciation and professionalism. Also she gave more information in that video than anyone else has about the New 2014 IS. Can't wait for the all new ISF!!!
Old 01-22-13 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Xanadu350
This is the first video I have seen showing what it looks like sitting in the back seat. Looks like decent leg room.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=riptbb7kaeU
I love everything about it!......takes some getting used too, but I think it's a great progression of the IS name. And the kid from Hot Tub Time Machine did a great job of reviewing it
Old 02-01-13 | 04:25 AM
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I want that !!! This car is amazing ! I am so enthusiastic about Lexus cars ! I have one .. Lexus CS(Z40) of the year 2007. It is not so old, but I enjoy watching vid or photos about other Lexus cars ! Maybe it is stupid but I have a huge collection about Lexus cars (Videos, photos, articles, 3D models(even I try to model too, but more prefer buy it.The one Lexus IS 3D model that I am going to buy soon), real little Lexus models. My friends says that I am a maniac about this Lexus IS car model series Hope that soon I could have not just only Lexus IS little model or 3D model, but a real car model Wish me luck ! And luck for you ! Thanks for the post !
Old 02-01-13 | 07:51 AM
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6 disc changer is not useful anymore. I only use 1 disc in my 2IS which has a 6 disc changer. Now that the 3IS has a USB port, you can just get a 4gb USB mini flash drive. Dont have to burn CDs anymore
Old 02-01-13 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by natnut
I can see myself getting the IS350 F-Sport over the new GS just for the 8 speed autobox and LFA dials alone.
Yep, me too!

The key issue is interior space ( can't be too compromised) and how it drives and handles (has to be better than the GS).
The GS handles REALLY well, Nat. So if it just handles like the GS, that would be a great driving experience...and enough to sway me. And I really don't need an increased interior space...I always have at least one other car if I need to be 'practical' some days. For this reason, I am basically waiting for the Coupe to come out. I'd rather have a Coupe at this point than 4-doors.
Old 02-01-13 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
people still smoke too but does the new IS have an ashtray?
Like the 4th Gen GS, it actually does not!



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