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#126 of 147 Here is the IS-F by twq83 Apr 26, 2007 (3:48 pm)
Not much out of Lexus except a tentative Release date of Late March early April 2008 .........   Got some pictures .......   http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2008-Lexus-IS-F.htm   I will post any information as it comes available.......
#128 of 147 IS-F Arrival at dealership by twq83 Jun 10, 2007 (7:25 am)
So Lexus has given us a bone and told us to look out for the IS-F at the Dealerships ( Northern Virginia, Lexus Eastcoast) on or about 14 January 2008 ( give or take 7 Days)!!!! Along with this great news they also told us there will be 6 exterior color to choose from, 3 interior colors, and a Basic, Middle and Ultra Option Package available. They also told us that we don't know if we'll get all the colors, or interior colors, or Option Package's in this area ............ more to come on this later. They also told us to get our orders in order as fast as possible since the first Year production will be a Limited number and the "first come first served" allocation process will be in effect. So if you have your order in great!!!! If you don't then you might want to think about it quickly.    Oh yea and lastly the boy's from Lexus said it would be around $60 to $64K +TTP to take one of these home.......    Stay tuned and I'll post whatever information I can when I recieve it.     Replies to this message: michael2003 (Jun 11, 2007 9:59 am)
#129 of 147 Re: IS-F Arrival at dealership [twq83] by michael2003 Jun 11, 2007 (9:59 am)
Replying to: twq83 (Jun 10, 2007 7:25 am) Is the IS-F available as an AWD?
#130 of 147 IS-F in AWD???? by twq83 Jun 11, 2007 (11:21 am)
The best sources at Lexus say "NO" ....... it's simply a question of Performance!!!! At 400+ HP an AWD platform would be counter productive, In simpler terms it can't handle the Horses..... we'de have to tune down the Horses and that would be counter productive to the Performance aspects of the IS-F..........   Sorry, the 2008 IS 250 will still be offered as a AWD Model. Replies to this message: allargon (Jun 27, 2007 8:51 am) michael2003 (Jun 28, 2007 3:23 am) twq83 (Jun 28, 2007 6:30 am) louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 6:49 am) and 2 more... michael2003 (Jun 29, 2007 2:03 am) and 2 more...
#131 of 147 Re: IS-F in AWD???? [twq83] by allargon Jun 27, 2007 (8:51 am)
Replying to: twq83 (Jun 11, 2007 11:21 am) Tell that to Lamborghini, Porsche and Audi. They seem to put a great deal of horses into AWD just fine.
#132 of 147 Re: IS-F in AWD???? [twq83] by michael2003 Jun 28, 2007 (3:23 am)
Replying to: twq83 (Jun 11, 2007 11:21 am) Sounds like a false excuse. AWD would not require reducing HP, but it would allow for increased HP. However it would somewhat increase weight and reduce gas mileage. Seems like it's really nothing more than a choice. Replies to this message: twq83 (Jun 28, 2007 6:30 am) louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 6:49 am) twq83 (Jun 28, 2007 7:00 am) and 1 more... michael2003 (Jun 29, 2007 2:03 am) twq83 (Jun 29, 2007 9:08 am) and 1 more...
#133 of 147 Re: IS-F in AWD???? [michael2003] by twq83 Jun 28, 2007 (6:30 am)
Replying to: michael2003 (Jun 28, 2007 3:23 am) OK Michael Before we start throwing " false excuses" as the answer to the comment let's take a Look at the cars in question. Audi R8, wonderful vehicle and AWD! imagine that Also a "Mid Engine Mount"!!!! Talk about apples and oranges The structual specifications for a Mid Engine Mounted vehicles allow for the rigidity and support need in a AWD vehicle with the accent on Performance..... OK the Lambo ........ Damn ....... another Mid Engine Mounted Vehicle. OK then onto the Porsche ...... 911?, Boxer?, Cayman ?, all have the engine in the front, all Performance vehicles ........ Oh Gosh .... NO AWD!!! Wait a minute there is the Porsche Cayenne, that's AWD ..... But it's an SUV!   So now it looks as if your choice is: do you want a "Mid Mounted Engine" and AWD or do you go for the true Performance vehicle and stick with the rear wheel drive. Anybody care to discuss Apples to Apples????   Just my $0.02........ Replies to this message: louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 6:49 am) twq83 (Jun 28, 2007 7:00 am) louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 7:08 am) michael2003 (Jun 29, 2007 2:03 am) twq83 (Jun 29, 2007 9:08 am)
#134 of 147 Re: IS-F in AWD???? [twq83] by louiswei Jun 28, 2007 (6:49 am)
Replying to: twq83 (Jun 28, 2007 6:30 am) Uh...few corrections   1. 911 is rear engine mount 2. Boxster & Cayman are mid engine mount 3. Porsche does offer an AWD 911 version. Targa(?) Replies to this message: twq83 (Jun 28, 2007 7:00 am) louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 7:08 am)
#135 of 147 Re: IS-F in AWD???? [louiswei] by twq83 Jun 28, 2007 (7:00 am)
Replying to: louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 6:49 am) Again, My point exactly ... Mid-Engine Mount, REAR-Engine Mount both are significatly structured differently to allow for the AWD possibility! Yes or No? Replies to this message: louiswei (Jun 28, 2007 7:08 am)

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