Has Anyone Seen the New IS?

[CarbonIS]

Owning a Lexus IS300, I've become very fond of the Lexus brand...but the release of the new IS has unfortunately disappointed me. It seems as though they've strayed away from the fun and sporty look of the original IS and entered the realm of a boring psuedo-sporty luxery car. Not only this...but they've lessened the performance in the new IS at the same price as the current IS, and the model that actually performs, the IS350, will be close to or over $40000. Any thoughts?

http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?s=99e6065042b4ac1da0101b217bcd6330& t=246412

[272sWrx]

i work at a lexus dealer and i havnt seen one yet. the new gs430 is hott tho.

[SmokeyBandit]

seen pics. It hasn't made its official US debut yet -- only Europe

[CarbonIS]

it made it's official debut on march 23 at the new york auto show, it doesn't come to dealerships until the fall though

[SmokeyBandit]

Duh, I forgot...I was at the NYC autoshow

[272sWrx]

oh wait, ive seen it. it looks like a smaller vs of the new GS.

[CarbonIS]

oh wait, ive seen it. it looks like a smaller vs of the new GS.

Yeah thats what i don't like about it....its like a mini-me for the GS...

[stichris]

Lexus is really raising their prices. Isnt the new GS430 like 70 or 80k+?

[Jeffros Spec V]

Looks ike a new solara.

[the mike]

300horse V6: :thumbup:
40K+ for it: :thumbdow:

I like the one that (that guy who's name eludes me) built, the orange and black V8 one. That was a hot car.


Big name too, I just can't seem to think of it. I think he was affiliated with Toyota or TRD.

[272sWrx]

is430?

[the mike]

I believe so.

[CarbonIS]

Chip Foose did the paint, Rhys Millen did the lip kit, Rod Millen built it

[272sWrx]

yea the new GS430 is about 79k

[9 Ball]

There is a short article in this month's Motor Trend mag on page 32. Looks like Toyota is aiming at the BMW 3 series with the new IS.

EVO IX is on page 104. ;)

[1988 Olds]

The evo IX and X look hot. I've read the article like 10X now. The new IS looks pretty good in my opinion but the price is out of control. BMW owns the Lexus

[9 Ball]

I kinda like the new IS, however, the price is a bit much. And yes, I can see how some of the sporty "fun-nes" could be lost on the new IS. There will be a different buyer with the next model. I think the current model will remain a favorite among enthusiasts.

[9 Ball]

The EVO X is something to ponder. :D I though for sometime my next purchase would be a Skyline or M3, however, the X offers a very attractive performance package. Will we get paddle shifters? That would be nice. Wider wheels (2.5inches?) That would be cool. Wheels pushe further out? Even better handling. The price should be good, better then the M3 and Skyline.

Wow, I'm not sure what my next car will be. ;)

[9 Ball]

Will have to test drive them when they come out.