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Acura TL vs Lexus IS 350

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#402 of 447 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S by ggesq

Aug 18, 2006 (8:03 am)

I am interested to see the performance numbers between these two vehicles. Specifically, I would like to see how the RWD IS 350 performs without the VDIM engaged vs. the FWD TL-S with increased hp/torque and suspension upgrades.

#403 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [ggesq] by scottm123

Aug 18, 2006 (8:47 am)

Replying to: ggesq (Aug 18, 2006 8:03 am)
Well, I know that one will be a heck of a lot easier to keep on the road than the other.

#404 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [scottm123] by ggesq

Aug 18, 2006 (12:29 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 18, 2006 8:47 am)
The "reviews" thus far have these vehicles as they are equipped---with the TL out performing the IS in slalom and lane passing
 
0-60---different story

#405 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [ggesq] by scottm123

Aug 18, 2006 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: ggesq (Aug 18, 2006 12:29 pm)
I haven't seen these reviews yet, but I do expect the Type-S to be a contender.
I'd like to see them throw the 300hp 07 G35x into the mix as well, to see hot that holds up against these other 2 cars

#406 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [scottm123] by ggesq

Aug 18, 2006 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 18, 2006 1:08 pm)
I'm not proficient enough with computers in pasting links but one of the reviews was from Car & Driver when the IS 350 first debuted. Huge controversy in how the 3er beat out the IS.

#407 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [scottm123] by ggesq

Aug 18, 2006 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 18, 2006 1:08 pm)
and the BMW 335. I bet I can guess which vehicle will win that comparo...

#408 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [ggesq] by scottm123

Aug 21, 2006 (6:27 am)

Replying to: ggesq (Aug 18, 2006 2:28 pm)
"I'm not proficient enough with computers in pasting links but one of the reviews was from Car & Driver when the IS 350 first debuted. Huge controversy in how the 3er beat out the IS."
 
I hope we compare price tags as well.
If you take a BMW 3 series and add the necessary options to bring it up to what the IS has to offer, your at least $10,000 over the IS's price tag.
 
The BMW offers a better handling drive, and maybe a fraction of a second, depending on model and year.... and nothing more.
 
The IS is MUCH more refined, offers more bang for the buck and let's face it... it's nicer to look at too!

#409 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [scottm123] by ggesq

Aug 21, 2006 (7:15 am)

Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 21, 2006 6:27 am)
The BMW offers a better handling drive, and maybe a fraction of a second, depending on model and year.... and nothing more.
 
What about a manual transmission?

#410 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [ggesq] by scottm123

Aug 21, 2006 (7:21 am)

Replying to: ggesq (Aug 21, 2006 7:15 am)
Agreed
Still not sure what Lexus was thinking there.

#411 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [scottm123] by maxidrive

Aug 21, 2006 (8:04 am)

Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 21, 2006 7:21 am)
Remember, not all car enthusiasts want or need a stick shift car.

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