Redesigned 2017 Lexus IS
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To add to this, I drove a 340i with all the M Sport packages the other day. The suspension felt very close to the F-Sport suspension in my car. The engine had more torque but not so much more that I could justify the price difference between IS350 and 340i. The sound system was meh. It wasn't that detailed and even at a "flat" setting, there was way too much bass. The ML system in the IS350 is better IMO. The worst part about it was the steering though. I thought people were over-exaggerating, but the steering is absolutely HORRIBLE. You can't feel anything with it. Not the road texture, not the road camber, nothing. The only thing I felt from it was the vibration from the lane assist. That's it. Pure trash.
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As for the handling, it's a question of "cultural preference", probably different between the USA and Europe. The Americans prefer the gliding and softness, the Europeans a more sharp and crisp handling. it's a matter of culture, but mostly of infrastructure : big straight roads on the one hand, small curvy roads on the other.
Having driven in tracks, down the Snake Alley in Burlington, Iowa multiple times with multiple cars, and coming from the FR-S (FT-86), I can say the handling on the 3IS is on par (granted it is on the heavier side and under-steer a little). But comparing it to 335i and ATS 3.6 that I test drove, I would say the 3IS's handling is the top among those 3.
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Sorry if this has been asked already but typically when can these cars be ordered and when would deliveries start?
Posting from Canada and I think I want to wait for 2017 and special order the superman combo 200t.
Posting from Canada and I think I want to wait for 2017 and special order the superman combo 200t.
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As for the handling, it's a question of "cultural preference", probably different between the USA and Europe. The Americans prefer the gliding and softness, the Europeans a more sharp and crisp handling. it's a matter of culture, but mostly of infrastructure : big straight roads on the one hand, small curvy roads on the other.
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This was at the Beijing auto show, so typically, Lexus USA and Lexus Canada will make announcements towards late July early August with deliveries starting late Fall (end of Nov.).
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Presently, I have both 2IS250 & 3IS250 F Sport.
The missus' 3IS250 F Sport handles better than the current 3 Series.
However, the current 3 Series rides on its own dedicated platform, rather than sharing platforms with the 5 Series, such that the 3 Series is about 300 lbs lighter than the 3IS, such that the 3 Series has quicker changes in direction, with more terminal grip.
The problem with the 3 Series is its handling ride and attitude. The springs seem to be too firm while the shockies too floaty, causing the car to bob up and down.
The missus' 3IS250 F Sport handles better than the current 3 Series.
However, the current 3 Series rides on its own dedicated platform, rather than sharing platforms with the 5 Series, such that the 3 Series is about 300 lbs lighter than the 3IS, such that the 3 Series has quicker changes in direction, with more terminal grip.
The problem with the 3 Series is its handling ride and attitude. The springs seem to be too firm while the shockies too floaty, causing the car to bob up and down.
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In regards to incentives... I know if you wanted to cash purchase a 2015 IS Fsport, in feburary-ish of 2016... if there were any around to buy, the had up to almost $6,000 canadian off on their website(that included the $2500 Fsport credit)... again thats with a cash purchase of the model year from before, not with financing or leasing.
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Did anyone else notice that the back of the car does not have the F sport badge anymore. On the rear of the left-hand side of the cart said Lexus and it usually says F sport and yes the model I was looking at the pictures of is the F sport. Do you think this is just something that's North American that the F sport badge on there?
Jeff
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