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Edmunds: First Drive: 2006 Lexus IS 350

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Originally posted by: James3shin
wow is it really just 204 for the 250? thats a bit discouraging...
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that is on the new SAE ratings. the same engine with the old ratings in the toyota mark x is rated at something like 215hp
 
Originally posted by: hans007
Originally posted by: James3shin
wow is it really just 204 for the 250? thats a bit discouraging...
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that is on the new SAE ratings. the same engine with the old ratings in the toyota mark x is rated at something like 215hp
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What's the deal with these new ratings? Won't this just confused the public more, as some manufacturers use them while others won't?

 
Originally posted by: SouthPaW1227
Oh c'mon. The IS 300 was a street as it gets. The factory altezza's and all. The thing was a pure bred street racer, as much as a Lexus could be.

This new thing rips off the Nissan body (Maxima, Altima) terribly bad, escp. the backend. Not nearly the "streety" car the IS 300 was.
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i don't really see any maxima/altima in the ass, it's not fugly 😛 as for the lights.. i liked the currently is300 better, and the styling. It doesn't look as bland. however, interior does look a lot nicer.
 
Originally posted by: Muadib
Originally posted by: hans007
Originally posted by: James3shin
wow is it really just 204 for the 250? thats a bit discouraging...
Click to expand...

that is on the new SAE ratings. the same engine with the old ratings in the toyota mark x is rated at something like 215hp
Click to expand...
What's the deal with these new ratings? Won't this just confused the public more, as some manufacturers use them while others won't?
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Aparrently, it's of a "real horsepower" rating since they include the accessory system (Alternator, Power Steering Pump, Air Conditioning) when the manufacturer dyno's the engine.
 
Originally posted by: Tiamat
At least it isnt Blose sound system. Id say Mark Levinson is a step in the right direction
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Uhhh, haven't Lexus cars always had the option of Mark Levinson?
 
Well, 6X more cars is quite a lot... I think 3X is definitely reachable. They'll probably blitz the media with ads like they did with the release of the new Avalon and GS.

I like the new look and interior, but there's GOT to be a way to turn off those electronic controls. Dyno mode!!??!! Question is how long before TRD and Hotchkis come up with stuff to sharpen the electronic throttle and dial back the nanny on the computer.

That's my reason why the old IS with it's Supra block, smaller size (weight??) and lack of electronic overlording seem to be more attractive to me. I hope the old version drops its value like a rock.
 
Originally posted by: KokomoGSTmp
Well, 6X more cars is quite a lot... I think 3X is definitely reachable. They'll probably blitz the media with ads like they did with the release of the new Avalon and GS.

I like the new look and interior, but there's GOT to be a way to turn off those electronic controls. Dyno mode!!??!! Question is how long before TRD and Hotchkis come up with stuff to sharpen the electronic throttle and dial back the nanny on the computer.

That's my reason why the old IS with it's Supra block, smaller size (weight??) and lack of electronic overlording seem to be more attractive to me. I hope the old version drops its value like a rock.
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i too hope they figure out how to dial that stuff back. i'm not the type who would completely go without traction control, but a little letting the tail out here and there is fun.

the problem with the old IS, was it wasnt really working as planned.

they wanted to eventually upsell people into GS and RXs by introducing them to lexus with the IS, but then a ton of ricers and boy racers bought the car (since well it is not very luxury or lexus like , and had a very edgy look) and the people who ended up buying it probably wouldnt be buying the higher models ever. was a good idea, maybe they'll pull it off this time, and with the much more luxury oriented 2nd gen car, they likely will.

they should have just sold the old IS as a toyota with cloth seats, etc.
 
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