Lexus Pulls Wraps From New IS-F
#61
there is still a tourqe convertor where the clutch should be though. Without being able to feather the clutch, you lose a TON of controll over the car. Plus, we water down the driving experience here in america too much with this flock to "auto-sticks", real manuals are still superior for car control.
#65
Does the tranny really have a torque converter? Worlds of difference between that slushbox and the SMG in the M5.
Also, while Toyota may sell 3 times as many cars as BMW, BMW remains the *most profitable* automaker in the world. There IS A REASON that people will pay such a premium, and put up with inferior reliability. For those of you that don't understand why, I suggest you go test drive a new BMW. If you still don't get it, then perhaps a professional driving/racing course will help you understand. Or maybe you are just female?
Also, while Toyota may sell 3 times as many cars as BMW, BMW remains the *most profitable* automaker in the world. There IS A REASON that people will pay such a premium, and put up with inferior reliability. For those of you that don't understand why, I suggest you go test drive a new BMW. If you still don't get it, then perhaps a professional driving/racing course will help you understand. Or maybe you are just female?
#67
Originally Posted by dexter_5000
as much as i hate to say it boils down to perfect shifts. this in turn makes it faster than a driver who is a manual trans car.
#68
Originally Posted by io333
There IS A REASON that people will pay such a premium, and put up with inferior reliability. For those of you that don't understand why, I suggest you go test drive a new BMW.
#70
These new semi manuals are worlds better than the predecessors from say an mr2 spyder. I would still take a manual over an auto any day.
On the other hand, I was able to take a GS450H around an autocross course and was suprised at how well it was able to go through the turns, and how well the throttle responded to my inputs. It was much better than the auto IS350 for sure.
On the other hand, I was able to take a GS450H around an autocross course and was suprised at how well it was able to go through the turns, and how well the throttle responded to my inputs. It was much better than the auto IS350 for sure.
#71
Originally Posted by eston
Originally Posted by io333
There IS A REASON that people will pay such a premium, and put up with inferior reliability. For those of you that don't understand why, I suggest you go test drive a new BMW.
#74
soooooo, basically, i LOVE this car SOOO MUCH! the lines, the colors, the accessories, the performance; Lexus knows whats up! haha, theres just something about it... its SURELY my next choice if i was ever gettinga new car! (in my dreams ha)
#75
dude...i think i should go home and change my pants...i dont think theres much worse than making and orgasm sound at the school library computer and having the ugly chick next to you, wink at you.
#76
OMG!OMG!OMG! I saw one in my friends neighborhood, i stopped and admired the beauty, the guy had the 350 and i guess he upgraded for the next best one, it was orgasmic, that bastard is one lucky ___!
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