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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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I'm digging the front of it, right up to the brake vents. The only thing is, I think the whole car should have matched with that somehow. It looks like they designed the car, and decided to throw a few other things onto it afterwards. If they had planned around the vents like that, it would look much nicer, and less out of place.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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i think these pics are photoshoppped....well the 3/4 one atleast. look at the horizon line threw the windows. it suddenly drops. i dont think the car is really that low. ther emight be hope for the rest of it then!
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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BAD. ___.

My next car.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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http://www.jalopnik.com/photogallery/lexusisf
^^^PICS OF THE IS-F IN THE FLESH.

it wasnt a photoshop =^( top bad. how can the same ppl the penned the LA-F bring out this pep-boys special...
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
Too bad theres no 6-spd yet.
it says 8speed...
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Its about time Lexus did something like this.
those brake vents will take a bit of getting used to though
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Only 0-60 in 4.9 why would you buy that when the IS350 does it in 5.1
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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where did you get that number? i would have expected sometyhing closer to 4.2 how much HP does the 350 have?
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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it says less than 4.9 sec... could mean 4.8999 or 4.2.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Umm....to all those saying "But there's no manual" I'd like to see you shift in a tenth of a second EVERY single shift; never missing a gear. Ever. Manuals are on the way out FYI.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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who cares!!! thats not the point. my grandmother can drive this car just as fast as you....where is the fun iun that.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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i'm not really liking it, it looks like a tacked on hood, vents and the exhaust/back looks stupid, give me a normal IS with those power mods/wheels/brakes/suspension
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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consider me impressed!
and this was designed by toyota right?
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by YourNameHere
who cares!!! thats not the point. my grandmother can drive this car just as fast as you....where is the fun iun that.
Ha, In a straight line!
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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BMW only offered an auto int he M5..now this year there is a 6spd manual...know why..because drivers want it! it take no skill to drive a semi-auto.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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The curve on the front hood is emotionally disturbing.

I like it.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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I almost got hit for cussing but when my dad saw the car he did it too lol
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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should have made it in a 2-door
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ricexizxgood
Anyone know where I can get a high resolution version of the pics?
New wallpaper
Here you go, pics galore:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lexus-is-f/
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Where do I signed to get my keys!!!



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