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Acura TL vs Lexus IS 350

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What is this discussion about? Acura TL, Lexus IS, Lexus IS 350, Sedan

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#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.

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

Aug 21, 2006 (10:27 am)

Replying to: maxidrive (Aug 21, 2006 8:04 am)
"Remember, not all car enthusiasts want or need a stick shift car."
 
When building a "sports" sedan, the option should be made available.
 
With that mentality, we could say that not all car enthusiasts want an Automatic, and for that reason, they should not be made available.

#413 of 447 Re: 07 IS 350 vs. 07 TL-S [scottm123] by habitat1

Aug 21, 2006 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 21, 2006 10:27 am)
When building a "sports" sedan, the option should be made available.
 
With that mentality, we could say that not all car enthusiasts want an Automatic, and for that reason, they should not be made available.
 
Amen. And, in fact, that worked just fine for the Honda S2000 and previous generation M5.
 
I have no trouble with a company like Porsche offering a Tiptronic to those that can't / won't drive a stick. But for Lexus - already known for being more than a little soft in the middle - not offering a stick on the IS350 is certainly not helping that image.

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