2008 Lexus IS-F to Premiere at NAIAS on January 8, 2007
12-29-06 | 11:59 PM
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12-30-06 | 07:23 AM
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VW does pretty well, especially in Europe and surrounding areas, where Toyota is having a tough time penetrating anywhere near as effectively as north america.
FWIW, not that I'd care either way, but the A4 I'm driving at the moment rides on a unique chassis and suspension not shared with any VW model, though the motor is of course shared with a couple VWs.
IIRC the only Audi/VW models that share platforms is the VW Touareg / Audi Q7 / Porsche Cayenne, though Touareg is pretty darned expensive anyway, it's pretty high end for a VW. And speaking of high end for a VW, the Phaeton shares a good bit with the Audi A8 for a slight reduction in price, but it has since been discontinued. Oh and the Audi TT and VW Bug used to share a platform but since the latest redesign, they don't really, unless the Bug ends up getting updated and moves to the new platform.
FWIW, not that I'd care either way, but the A4 I'm driving at the moment rides on a unique chassis and suspension not shared with any VW model, though the motor is of course shared with a couple VWs.
IIRC the only Audi/VW models that share platforms is the VW Touareg / Audi Q7 / Porsche Cayenne, though Touareg is pretty darned expensive anyway, it's pretty high end for a VW. And speaking of high end for a VW, the Phaeton shares a good bit with the Audi A8 for a slight reduction in price, but it has since been discontinued. Oh and the Audi TT and VW Bug used to share a platform but since the latest redesign, they don't really, unless the Bug ends up getting updated and moves to the new platform.
12-30-06 | 07:26 AM
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This can only mean 8 speed auto
That is depressing. Really.
Will there be at least a manual tranny coupe? IS350 even? I would pay the extra if they offered a getrag 6 speed as a special order otion
12-30-06 | 09:14 AM
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.Chances are it will simply be the 8 speed auto with paddle shifters.
12-30-06 | 01:12 PM
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Whatever the transmission may be, I don't think I will be totally happy with it unless it's a real 6-speed manual or a DSG-type double-clutch transmission, . . . & I expect I will end up slightly disappointed . . .
12-31-06 | 09:16 PM
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^^^
Hmm, good point. Intentionally confusing it seems...
But for some reason I still think it will be the 8-speed, although based on a variety of different opinions another option might be better.
Hmm, good point. Intentionally confusing it seems...
But for some reason I still think it will be the 8-speed, although based on a variety of different opinions another option might be better.
01-01-07 | 09:11 AM
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There are pics and info flying around the net about the new BMW M3
Info / pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...607#post173607
The RS4 starts at about 51,000 pounds ($66,000 US)
New M3 if info right starting at 48,000 pounds ($62,120 US)
So the IS-F should be starting at what 43,000 pounds ($55,470 US)
One thing the IS-F is going to have a larger, by well over 800cc
One thing the BMW M3 timing is pretty slow I find.
Let see if its true thw BMW does 0 - 96 in 4.9 seconds (i bet it would really be like 4.4 seconds), the RS4 does it in 4.8 seconds. I have a feeling the IS-F probably will do it in 4.4 seconds.
WTV we will find out in a week.
Hopefully Lexus has another showing of the LF-A and maybe the LX
Info / pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...607#post173607
The RS4 starts at about 51,000 pounds ($66,000 US)
New M3 if info right starting at 48,000 pounds ($62,120 US)
So the IS-F should be starting at what 43,000 pounds ($55,470 US)
One thing the IS-F is going to have a larger, by well over 800cc
One thing the BMW M3 timing is pretty slow I find.
Let see if its true thw BMW does 0 - 96 in 4.9 seconds (i bet it would really be like 4.4 seconds), the RS4 does it in 4.8 seconds. I have a feeling the IS-F probably will do it in 4.4 seconds.
WTV we will find out in a week.
Hopefully Lexus has another showing of the LF-A and maybe the LX
01-01-07 | 10:14 AM
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There are pics and info flying around the net about the new BMW M3
Info / pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...607#post173607
The RS4 starts at about 51,000 pounds ($66,000 US)
New M3 if info right starting at 48,000 pounds ($62,120 US)
So the IS-F should be starting at what 43,000 pounds ($55,470 US)
One thing the IS-F is going to have a larger, by well over 800cc
One thing the BMW M3 timing is pretty slow I find.
Let see if its true thw BMW does 0 - 96 in 4.9 seconds (i bet it would really be like 4.4 seconds), the RS4 does it in 4.8 seconds. I have a feeling the IS-F probably will do it in 4.4 seconds.
WTV we will find out in a week.
Hopefully Lexus has another showing of the LF-A and maybe the LX
Info / pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...607#post173607
The RS4 starts at about 51,000 pounds ($66,000 US)
New M3 if info right starting at 48,000 pounds ($62,120 US)
So the IS-F should be starting at what 43,000 pounds ($55,470 US)
One thing the IS-F is going to have a larger, by well over 800cc
One thing the BMW M3 timing is pretty slow I find.
Let see if its true thw BMW does 0 - 96 in 4.9 seconds (i bet it would really be like 4.4 seconds), the RS4 does it in 4.8 seconds. I have a feeling the IS-F probably will do it in 4.4 seconds.
WTV we will find out in a week.
Hopefully Lexus has another showing of the LF-A and maybe the LX