IS C Discussion about the convertible IS C model
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I will buy it
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Will stick to my 4 door or buy a new 4 door IS, was waiting to see this.
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Official Thread: Lexus IS 250C Coupe-Convertible: First Photos and Details

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Old 02-11-09, 01:49 PM
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Old 02-11-09, 02:33 PM
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looking good wooooooooooottttttttt 600th post
Old 02-12-09, 02:19 AM
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Interesting new rims.
Old 02-12-09, 02:26 AM
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The sad thing is that when you lower this car you'll lower the front more than the back, making the back stick up and look even MORE MASSIVE.

The wheel fitment and gap on this car is more appalling than the Lexus norm. They should take a look at BMW, Mercedes and Audi wheel fitment.
Old 02-18-09, 11:45 AM
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^^^ I think those wheels are 17's.

Any word on pricing yet?
Old 02-18-09, 12:20 PM
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One of the voting choices should have been "Why?". Making an underpowered car heavier makes no sense. I like Lexus cars as a rule, but seriously, this seems dead on arrival to me. I cannot imagine the target customer for this car.
Old 02-18-09, 12:33 PM
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It has potential... I'm not a big convertible guy tho.
Old 02-18-09, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rfx45
^^^ I think those wheels are 17's.
Not much different in 18"s ....

Smoky Granite Mica for the Win!!!

Originally Posted by tqlla3k
Hmmm, I thought that Lexus was only making an IS250C. Was surprised to see this car













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Old 02-18-09, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rfx45
Any word on pricing yet?

About $7K over what a comparable sedan goes for.
Old 02-18-09, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kalvano
About $7K over what a comparable sedan goes for.
But that's speculation. Nothing confirmed yet.

In comparison, BMW's hardtop is $12k over the sedan. And a Chrysler Sebring hardtop is also $12k over the sedan. But for the Pontiac G6, the hardtop is $7k over the sedan.

So, the final price could be a surprise to all...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
But that's speculation. Nothing confirmed yet.

In comparison, BMW's hardtop is $12k over the sedan. And a Chrysler Sebring hardtop is also $12k over the sedan. But for the Pontiac G6, the hardtop is $7k over the sedan.

So, the final price could be a surprise to all...


I think you can feel pretty safe with that number.

A fully loaded IS 350 out to spec out somewhere around $52K.
Old 02-18-09, 10:15 PM
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That thing needs springs so bad its not even funny
Old 02-19-09, 10:41 PM
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Remember these early photoshops?



Old 02-20-09, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
That thing needs springs so bad its not even funny
+1 on that and what it could look like after some or coilovers







Old 02-20-09, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BorIS350
+1 on that and what it could look like after some or coilovers
Nice chops.

How about some wheels?


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