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Old 10-04-07, 07:30 PM
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Default 2008 IS Recalibrated Steering

Edmunds says the IS steering was recalibrated for 2008 for a better feel. Anyone do a comparison to see if there's a difference?

http://www.edmunds.com/lexus/is250/2008/review.html
http://www.edmunds.com/lexus/is350/2008/review.html

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Old 10-04-07, 09:33 PM
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I can't comment on a comparison. What I can comment on is my 08 IS350 sport. The handling is exceptional. It tracks true, has good positive feedback, readily absorbs bumps in the road (South Florida roads), holds tight in a turn, precise accuracy, very minimal body roll. Even my husband who is an experienced track driver and drives pricier sports cars was very impressed with the IS handling.
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Originally Posted by DropTopGal
I can't comment on a comparison. What I can comment on is my 08 IS350 sport. The handling is exceptional. It tracks true, has good positive feedback, readily absorbs bumps in the road (South Florida roads), holds tight in a turn, precise accuracy, very minimal body roll. Even my husband who is an experienced track driver and drives pricier sports cars was very impressed with the IS handling.
err... i have a 07 xpac and i can say the same things OH except the husband part
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
err... i have a 07 xpac and i can say the same things OH except the husband part
So your husband didn't think the handling was good? Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
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Originally Posted by DrShoe
So your husband didn't think the handling was good? Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
+1 for you
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Originally Posted by DrShoe
So your husband didn't think the handling was good? Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
Zip... He got ya llamaboiz! LOL
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lol@DrShoe... I needed a good laugh this morning. ++
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