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#508 of 527 Highway Mileage by riez May 21, 2005 (7:51 am)
Problem is the lack of a deep overdrive. IS really needs a 0.70 or deeper overdrive 5th. Car turns over too many RPMs at higher speeds. If you need to accelerate, you can downshift. Don't know why Lexus gives you a 5th gear ratio designed to facilitate passing without downshifting.   My ex-wife has about 20,000 miles on her '04 SportCross. She's always gotten about 25 mpg driving on interstate at about 74 mph.   In midwest many drivers have switched to 90 octane ethanol. Ethanol now about 10 cents cheaper than even 87 octane regular. Replies to this message: jmess (May 21, 2005 7:19 pm)
#509 of 527 Re: Highway Mileage [riez] by jmess May 21, 2005 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: riez (May 21, 2005 7:51 am) Welcome back riez.   Somebody finely bought my Blue 02. I sold it to the local dealer and they ended up doing a CPO on it. While I was working on the C6 purchase I sort of had seller's remorse a few times. It was tough driving the Ody Van every day. Now after about a month of driving the torque monster I have pretty much got it out of my system but I am still going through steering feel withdrawals. The IS steering feel is really good and the C6 is sort of numb at times.
#510 of 527 Fun by riez May 22, 2005 (4:38 am)
jmess... A major point of driving is to enjoy it. What is the point of spending all the money if you don't enjoy the drive? I'm sure your C6 is a blast. (Hope you have the 6-speed.) But the IS is an outstanding car in its class and for the money. Finally had mine up to 140 mph (indicated speedo) recently. While not quite as steady and quiet as my old 540i6, she still showed what a great sport sedan/touring value the IS is. Replies to this message: jmess (May 22, 2005 8:05 pm)
#511 of 527 Re: Fun [riez] by jmess May 22, 2005 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: riez (May 22, 2005 4:38 am) I haven't had the C6 over 110 so far. You are going to hate me but I have the 4speed auto. The only time I want a manual is on a road race track where I can push a car to the limits. Since I retired from road racing, I have had no interest in doing the two foot shuffle in daily driving. I have enough stick time that I think I understand the trade offs between a manual and auto. I can't see myself ever buying a traditional manual gearbox in a street car again.   With the torque monster and the 3:15 perf rearend the auto is less than perfect but it gets the job done. The main thing I don't like is how violent the kick down can be if you end up in first gear. If it wasn't for the electronics you could loop the car if you were turning at all because the car has so much torque. The stability and traction control system work really well in this car. Far better than the nanny mode the SportCross stability system is locked in.
#513 of 527 . by wale_bate1 Jul 06, 2005 (7:52 am)
New paws on the SportCross this AM; last set I'll buy for it before the lease is up next year.   Went with the F1 GS D-3 again. Four installed at Big O ran $714, down a bit over last year. Got them on just in time for a run up the coast to Sonoma (Cazadero, really) next Thursday. Can't wait. Once out of Petaluma and onto CA-1 it's a beautiful and mostly curvy drive. Pretty much perfect for the car.
#514 of 527 I like the D3s by jmess Jul 09, 2005 (7:58 pm)
Wale I can still remember how nice the GS D3s felt when I got them and how much fun they were in the rain. The rear tires on the torque monster are 285-35-19 Good Year run flats. I am sort of limited on tire choices at the moment. I am not sure if the better grip and ride qualities of conventual tires are worth the risk of getting a flat some place far from home. You will ruin the tire pressure sensor if you use a can of flat fix; but what's $75 at that point if you have a flat.
#515 of 527 Anyone replaced their windshield before?? by hky Aug 18, 2005 (8:40 am)
Well, after lunch a rock kicked by a truck hit the windshield, I didn't realized a crack until later and its a long one so can't be filled. I checked dealer quoted ~750, my deductible is 500; called SafeLite (using non-oem glass), quoted 430 if going thru insurance then they say they can lower it to 240, then they say they are competitive and lower to 200, if I push them more I guess probably will go lower... Anyhow, have heard rusting, leaking, due to improper installation and even death during crash.. The problem is besides the oem glass, who knows whether the dealer or local shop has better installer? since dealer also contracted it out anyway. I am just wondering if anyone on this forum has ever replace their windshield on their lexus. Any insight will be appreciated. Thanks.
#516 of 527 Lexus IS300 SC vs Audi A3? by andybean224 Sep 18, 2005 (12:03 am)
I'm going to lease a new car in the next week or two and would like some advice from knowledgeable car enthusiasts. I think I've narrowed it down to the Audi A3 and Lexus IS300 SportCross. I drove both today and I liked different things about each. Tomorrow I'll go back to both dealers and see what their best prices are, but I wanted to hear what people in this forum would say. I know everyone has different tastes and needs, but I'd still like to hear some opinions. I live in LA, no snow, mostly city driving. I want something a little luxurious but still fun to drive and the size of these cars fits me perfectly. Any helpful thoughts?   Thanks, Andrew

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