Comments on: Lexus working on IS convertible, M3 fighter

By: Dre

Dre — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:43:55 +0000

Or the IS300 steering……….that’d do it… Oh yeah and a GETRAG 6spd

By: Angelo

Angelo — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 04:38:08 +0000

They need to hire Miata engineers. Give an IS the Miata steering and the problem is solved.

By: WX

WX — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:46:27 +0000

hm… you guys are way to negative

By: gsh

gsh — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:32:45 +0000

everyone talking about the new lexus coupe and that =/
im just going to wait for the actual thing

By: manny

manny — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:53:55 +0000

that rear bumper was ok on the lf-a concept but it sucks on a coupe…

By: Joel A

Joel A — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:35:30 +0000

What Scott said.

By: E M

E M — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:03:05 +0000

Until Toyota buys BMW, Lexus will not compete. The cars are very nice, great quality, capable, and have good ##’s. But, we all know numbers do not tell the story. My dishwasher has great numbers too, and Lexi (?) tend to be very appliance-like. There is nothing like the feeling of a good, solid, German car. It’s not for everyone, but some people appreciate that “feeling” and perfect blend of sport and solidity that no other carmakers can seem to replicate. If you want a “perfect appliance” to get you from point A to point B with no fuss, get a Lexus. If you truly understand & enjoy driving, get a BMW.

By: sampson

sampson — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:57:13 +0000

if the suspension sucks… go aftermarket…

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» BMW first serious competitor since MB | TheBmwBlog.com — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:45:58 +0000

[...] But I give kudos to Lexus. Left Lane News uploaded a post indicating the manufacturer is working on a convertible version of the IS to match the M3. 400 ponies? Sweet! But while numbers are nice, will the convertible handle like a Bimmer? That’s been the IS’ Big Weakness, for power is not enough. (If it was, several Chevrolet Corvette or high-end Ford Mustangs would dominate comparisons.) No, it’s handling, the feel, etc. that separates Bimmers from the rest of the sport luxury pack. Lexus, as I’ve previously written, seems more trying to straddle the fence between sport and lux than truly compete in the race. [...]

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:13:58 +0000

These days horsepower numbers are getting so huge that there should be a shift in focus back to driving dynamics. This is why BMW will continue to reign king in this segment. But give Toyota credit for trying, if they want to they could drop millions into development to boost brand image. But I agree that this will more likely be more of an Mercedes AMG-type vehicle, if it does in fact get the green light.

By: JSP

JSP — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:04:33 +0000

With the current level of driving excitement it won’t be an M3 fighter. Lexus does better competing with Mercedes.

By: MJ

MJ — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:58:54 +0000

if lexus wanna beat the m3 400hp wont do it.