fzanetti Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 It looked really good at the auto show Oh you saw her on the Autoshow? How was it? People asking questions? Wondering about this new small V8... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm 6'1, 265 and had no problem getting in the IS... I JUST COULDN"T GET OUT! Im sure it will be a very sporty boring car just like every other lexus and toyota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 The V8 IS looks like a penis on wheels. Too small and too ugly. Whose penis are you comparing it to ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm 6'1, 265 and had no problem getting in the IS... I JUST COULDN"T GET OUT! Im sure it will be a very sporty boring car just like every other lexus and toyota. How about the new Supra when they come out? hehehee Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Not sure what I think of those exhaust tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Anyone over 5'10" will not be comfortable at all even in the front. The IS interior is tiny, like it was tailor made for an Asian. I hate the interior of those cars, makes me claustrophobic thinking of them. i'm 6"3' and 170lbs Asian, and i hate sitting in a IS, the interior is so tight ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Whose penis are you comparing it to ? an upside down adult toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yebbey Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I felt there was more leg space in the IS 250 vs the Legacy when I test drove it b/c the seat went farther back.......crushing whoever's knees would be behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Pshhh, it will be RWD. Which is why my dad bought the 330xi instead. Lexus choices: Small engine w/ AWD and AT only Small engine w/ RWD and MT Large engine w RWD only and WT only LAME. LOOK AT THE SUCCESS AUDI HAS HAD! And my bro's IS300 sucks in rain, snow, and handling in general. YEEEEUCCCKKK. Feel alot safer im Legacy, even if it is slower. It can zip through curves without fishtailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 not everyone deals with snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 not everyone deals with snow But everyone deals with the rain. And a car that just spins its tires whenever the road is wet, is no good to me thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 The IS will never be a performance car to me until they put a manual in it. Who cares about an eight speed automatic. I would much rather have a LS2 CTS-V or the new G8 even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 ^ agreed. But Toyota is stingy with their MTs. Though the 8 speeds do get crazy good gas mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaWolverine Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Dsg, Ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 i'm 6"3' and 170lbs Asian, and i hate sitting in a IS, the interior is so tight I was not implying that all persons of Asian descent are short or midgets, but most folks of direct Asian descent are a couple of inches shorter (statisticaly) than a person of European or African descent. I love all of you just the same. I should amend the statement to read only midgets will be comfortable in the IS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 I should amend the statement to read only midgets will be comfortable in the IS. hahahahahahahaha There you go, politically correct this time!!! Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikvcl Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 The IS will never be a performance car to me until they put a manual in it. Who cares about an eight speed automatic. I would much rather have a LS2 CTS-V or the new G8 even. I like that CTS-V -- it's a very nice car. GM was brave to make it manual-only and I think that was a great choice. I don't care about F1-style manual-based semi-autos either (e.g. DSG, BMW SMG, etc.). I think they're lame, lame, lame. It's fine that they shift quickly (good for the track and F1, I suppose), but they're herky-jerky in regular driving. There are tons of moving parts so forget about long-term reliability and, like with regular autos, there's a delay from when you flick the paddle to the shift itself. But even more than that, driving a manual is just plain fun. No paddle shifting will connect you to the car or give you the "fun factor". To me, REAL sports sedans and sports cars should be offered only in a manual (conventional) transmission or have an option for F1-style (for those who have some sort of problem with conventional MTs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 hahahahahahahaha There you go, politically correct this time!!! Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA We prefer to be called little people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I like that CTS-V -- it's a very nice car. GM was brave to make it manual-only and I think that was a great choice. I don't care about F1-style manual-based semi-autos either (e.g. DSG, BMW SMG, etc.). I think they're lame, lame, lame. It's fine that they shift quickly (good for the track and F1, I suppose), but they're herky-jerky in regular driving. There are tons of moving parts so forget about long-term reliability and, like with regular autos, there's a delay from when you flick the paddle to the shift itself. But even more than that, driving a manual is just plain fun. No paddle shifting will connect you to the car or give you the "fun factor". To me, REAL sports sedans and sports cars should be offered only in a manual (conventional) transmission or have an option for F1-style (for those who have some sort of problem with conventional MTs). Test drive a car with the VW DSG transmission. It will change your thinking somewhat. I still prefer the MT over anything else but the DSG was impressive and if I was forced to get something automatic this would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 We prefer to be called little people. And I prefer to be called "The Honorable and Great Penguin, Leader of Men, and Gift to Women" However, no one is going to call me by what I prefer to be called. So, I will continue to use the word midget. By the way how do you drive? Are the pedals hard to reach?, I have never seen a vehicle adapted to use for a midget, what is involved in getting one ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 And I prefer to be called "The Honorable and Great Penguin, Leader of Men, and Gift to Women" However, no one is going to call me by what I prefer to be called. So, I will continue to use the word midget. By the way how do you drive? Are the pedals hard to reach?, I have never seen a vehicle adapted to use for a midget, what is involved in getting one ready? Im not really a midget. http://smiliesftw.com/x/otwavey.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Im not really a midget. http://smiliesftw.com/x/otwavey.gif Silence midget! Or I shall call your master Willie Wonka, and have you put back to work! I know your evil Oompaloompa song is a midget curse aimed at my mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Master Willie Wonka............... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 The IS will never be a performance car to me until they put a manual in it. Who cares about an eight speed automatic. I would much rather have a LS2 CTS-V or the new G8 even. +1 Don't think the pontiac smack comes with manual either. Both these cars are too ugly imo anyway. I want to have the 535 wagon, but it will have to be restyled. This is a time of very ugly cars, these things go in cycles, and hopefully this ugly phase will be over in the next 5 years or so. Funny how the Legacy was ugly (99-04) when the general trend was for quite beautiful cars (A4, 3 series, IS, etc) and now that cars are ugly (uh, same cars ), the Legacy is pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Silence midget! Or I shall call your master Willie Wonka, and have you put back to work! I know your evil Oompaloompa song is a midget curse aimed at my mother! Can I at least be an Ewok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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